June
Wednesday, June 2; 5:30 - 7 p.m.
CATHOLICS IN POLITICAL LIFE TODAY: PARTISAN POLITICS AND RELIGOIUS IDENTITY
The Lumen Christi Institute and Loyola University present this free panel discussion in the Philip H. Corboy Law Center at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E. Pearson Street in Chicago. Panelists include: Ross Douthat, columnist with the New York Times, Melinda Henneberger, editor-in-chief of Politics Daily, Mark Stricherz, author of Why Democrats Are Blue: Secular Liberalism and the Decline of the People's Party, and a contributing writer to the blog True/Slant. Among the questions the panel will address: What does it mean to be a Catholic and a participant in American political life today? What are the reasons Catholics have voted the way they have in recent elections? What would the Democratic or Republican party look like if either were to fashion its policies upon the principles of Catholic social teaching?
CONTACT: Lumen Christi Institute, info@lumenchristi.org or call 773-955-5887.
Friday, Saturday, June 4, 5
7 p.m., Friday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday
corpus christi 2010 “year for priests”
The John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Association will sponsor two-days of events at Our Lady Mother of the Church Parish, 8701 W. Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, to mark the feast of Corpus Christi and the closing of the Year for Priests. Events include Mass, Eucharistic adoration, exhibits, speakers and an all-day family Eucharistic pilgrimage. Most Rev. Joseph Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, will deliver the homily during the evening Mass on Friday that will be followed by all-night Eucharistic adoration. Details.
CONTACT: John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Association, 708-728-0840.
July
Friday, July 2 – Sunday, July 4
47th Annual The Islamic Society of North America Convention
Sunday, July 4, 5 – 8 p.m.
47th Annual The Islamic Society of North America Convention: Interfaith Unity Banquet
The annual convention will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 North River Road in Rosemont.
The Interfaith Unity Banquet of the ISNA will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue in Rosemont.
Attendance at both the banquet and convention is FREE for interfaith guests, but an RSVP is required as soon as possible, since seating is limited. Please RSVP to the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, 312-534-5325, or e-mail eia@archchicago.org and include your name, organization, phone, e-mail, number of people attending and which event(s) you are attending.
Monday, Tuesday, July 19 and 20,
“JUSTICE AND LIFE 2010” YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
High School teens from all over Chicago will gather at Archbishop Quigley Center, 835 N. Rush Street in Chicago, will gather for this two-day summit. Participants will meet other teens who care about respecting life and will learn how to be leaders on pro-life issues at their schools and parishes.
CONTACT: Respect Life Office, 312-534-5355. Download registration forms at www.respectlifechicago.org
Friday, July 23, 6:30 p.m.
NOCHE DE GALA AWARDS BANQUET
The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Hispanic Ministry will hold its annual Noche de Gala Awards Banquet at the Hilton, Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The evening includes dinner, entertainment and dancing. Individuals will receive recognition for their dedication to Hispanic ministry.
CONTACT: Fr. Claudio Diaz, Jr. Director, Office for Hispanic Catholics312-738-1080.
SEPTEMBER 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 5 p.m.
CHICAGO CCHD AWARDS EVENT
Fifteen organizations in Chicago will be honored for their work in breaking the cycle of poverty when the Catholic Campaign for Human Development in Chicago awards its annual grants at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, 1351 West Evergreen in Chicago. Most Rev. Francis Kane, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. A buffet dinner will follow and during the awards ceremony Rev. James Moriarty, founder of the Chicago Catholic Campaign for Human Development, will be honored. Reservations are required and a donation of $25 includes awards presentation event and dinner.
CONTACT: Tamara Fedoryshyn, CCHD, 312-534-3894 or tfedoryshn@archchicago.org
Thursday – Sunday, September 23-26
NATIONAL CONGRESS ON HISPANIC MINISTRY
“Roots and Wings 2010” is the title of the National Congress on Hispanic Ministry to be held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue in Rosemont. The National Congress is organized by the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry (NCCHM) in collaboration with the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
CONTACT: Ms. Rosemarie Kamke, Ph.D., Executive Director, Congress on Roots and Wings, execdirector@ncchm.org
Visit http://www.archchicago.org/spanish_website/home.shtm
OCTOBER 2010
Saturday – October 2, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
JUSTICE DAY 2010
Sponsored by the Office for Peace and Justice and its Catholic Campaign for Human Development program, this is a day for participants to learn about Catholic social teaching based on Pope Benedict XVI’s latest encyclical, Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth). The guest speaker will be Paul D. Simoneau Lt. Col. USMC (Ret.) and Director of the Office of Justice and Peace in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville, Tennessee. This is also an opportunity to meet the 2010 Chicago CCHD grantees and learn what they are doing to make a difference in people’s lives. This day will take place at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 West Jackson Boulevard in Chicago. A $15 suggested donation includes all presentations, speakers and lunch. Free parking available and easy access to public transportation.
RSVP TODAY – Contact Tamara Fedoryshyn, 312-534-3894 or e-mail to tfedoryshyn@archchicago.org
Wednesday, October 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
“UNCHAINING CONFIRMATION” PRESENTATION ON THE SACRAMENT
The latest research on teen and young adult catechesis and its implications will be discussed when Mike Carotta presents, “Unchaining Confirmation” at St. Giles Parish, 1045 North Columbian Avenue in Oak Park. This event is sponsored by the Curriculum Division of Our Sunday Visitor and is intended for Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education, Youth and Young Adult Ministers, Catechists, Volunteers and RCIA teams. Registration is required.
CONTACT: Yasim Alba, Office for Catechesis, 312-534-8046 or yalba@archchicgo.org
Sunday – Sunday, October 24 – 31
WEEKLONG CELEBRATION FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OFFICE FOR BLACK CATHOLICS
A week of activities, under the banner “Faith, Family, Future,” is planned in the Archdiocese to celebration the silver anniversary of the Office for Black Catholics.
Sunday – October 24, 3 p.m. – Opening Mass with Reception with Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry, at St. Ailbe Church, 9015 South Harper Avenue in Chicago.
Monday, October 25, 7 p.m. – A Revival with keynote speaker, Rev. Paul Whittington, OP, at St. John de LaSalle Church, 10205 South Martin Luther King Drive in Chicago, proceeded by Food and Fellowship at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 7 p.m. – Choir Concert with guest speaker, Sr. Anita Baird, D.H.M., at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3111 West Jackson Boulevard in Chicago, proceeded by Food and Fellowship at 6 p.m.
Friday, October 29, Youth and Young Adult Day with guest speaker Rev. Anthony Bozeman, S.S.J., of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, at Seton Academy, 16100 Seton Road in South Holland, proceeded by Food and Fellowship at 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 31, 3 p.m. – Closing Mass with Reception with celebrant Francis Cardinal George, OMI, at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 900 East 154th Street in South Holland.
CONTACT: THE Office for Black Catholics, 312-534-8376, or email obc@archchicago.org Visit http://www.blackcatholicchicago.org/
NOVEMBER 2010
Friday, Saturday, November 5, 6 - 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
CHICAGO CATECHETICAL CONFERENCE
The annual Chicago Catechetical Conference will be held over two days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 North River Road in Rosemont. Details and registration information will be posted on the website of the Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry, http://www.catechesis-chicago.org/
CONTACT: Regina Bajko, Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry, 312-534-8039, or email rbajko@archchicago.org
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