MARCH
Saturday, March 20, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CHICAGO CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
Sponsored by the Archdiocese’s Office for Evangelization, this all-day event includes several speakers and a closing Mass with Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago.
CONTACT: The Office for Evangelization 312-534-5299. Details and on-line registration Saturday, March 27, 2 p.m.
ANNUAL GOSPEL OF LIFE CONFERENCE
Cardinal George will present, Caritas in Veritate:(Charity in Truth) Reflections for Respect Life Ministry during the annual conference for parish Respect Life Coordinators and their committees and others interested in Respect Life issues. The conference begins at 8 a.m. and will include presentations by individuals and panels on assisted suicide and euthanasia, Illinois public policy and the Gospel of Life and practical information for parish Respect Life leaders.
CONTACT: Mary-Louise Kurey, Director, Respect Life Office, 312-534-5354. Visit www.respectlifechicago.org/
April
Monday, April 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
CALLED TO MARRIAGE/SINGLE LIFE
An evening of prayer, input and discussion for young adults interested in discerning these two vocations will take place at the Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 West Fullerton Pkwy. in Chicago. This evening is sponsored by the Archdiocese’s Office for Religious and the Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association (CAVA).
CONTACT: Sr. Elyse, Office for Religious, 312-534-5240, or cava@archchicago.org.
Wednesday, April 7, 7 p.m.
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
A TRIBUTE IN WORD AND SONG
A evening of tribute in word and song honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will take place at Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, 5088 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago. During this event, Cardinal George will present the Racial Justice Lifetime Achievement Award individually to Most Rev. Joseph Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, and Fr. Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Parish. The St. Katharine Drexel Racial Justice Award will also be given to these honorees: Michael Rabbitt, Sr. Kathleen Tait, OP, Elena Segura and Phyllis Winter.
CONTACT: Office for Racial Justice, 312-534-8336. Details
Friday - Saturday, April 23-24
NUN RUN
Young women interested in learning more about religious life will have an opportunity during this “Nun Run.” Participants experience prayer, hospitality and enjoyment with four different communities of Sisters in their own convents throughout the Chicago area! The chauffeured event starts Friday night and ends Saturday evening, and is sponsored by the Archdiocese’s Office for Religious and the Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association (CAVA).
CONTACT: Sr. Jenny Howard, SP, 812-236-0551 or jhoward@spsmw.org.
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
GUY’S NIGHT OUT WITH BISHOP PERRY
This event, sponsored by Catholic Men of Chicago Southland, will take place at Holy Ghost Parish, 700 E. 170th St. in South Holland, and features a keynote address by Peter Palanca, Executive Vice-President of TASC, Inc. and senior lecturer at Governors State University, entitled, “ Being A Dad Is Not For Wimps.”
CONTACT: Frank, 708-935-2532, or info@cmcsarchchicago.org; or visit www.cmscarchchicago.org for ticket information and details.
Friday, April 30, 2010, 7 a.m.
3RD ANNUAL ILLINOIS CATHOLIC PRAYER BREAKFAST
This event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Dr. in Chicago. The keynote speaker is Bart Stupak, a member of the House of Representatives from the State of Michigan and author of the Stupak Amendment that demands any health care bill exclude funding for abortion. The doors open at 5:30 a.m. with Mass scheduled for 6:30 a.m.
The Illinois Catholic Prayer Breakfast is an annual event for all Illinois Catholics and people of good will to gather and pray for Holy Mother Church, our state, country and its leaders.
CONTACT: Illinois Catholic Prayer Breakfast, 1-888-970-7776, or e-mail, infor@illinoisprayerbreakfast.com; or visit, www.illiniscatholicprayerbreakfast.com
MAY
Tuesday, May 4, 7:30-9 p.m.
CALLED TO RELIGIOUS LIFE
The Archdiocese’s Office for Religious and the Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association (CAVA) will sponsor an evening of prayer, input and discussion for young adults interested in discerning a religious vocation, at the Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 West Fullerton Pkwy. in Chicago.
CONTACT: Sr. Elyse, Office for Religious, 312-534-5240, or cava@archchicago.org.
Wednesday, May 12, 6 to 10 p.m.
Catechetical Ministry Awards Banquet
The Office for Catechesis & Youth Ministry will hold its annual awards banquet at Drury Lane in Oak Brook.
CONTACT: Office for Catechesis & Youth Ministry, 312-534-3700.
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