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 September 2010 e-News   


Features


School of Ministry
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January 5-15, 2011
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 Catholic Biblical School
Patristics, Popes, & Protestants
Adult Faith Formation

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Last chance to register
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Ministry Conference
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Dear School of Ministry friend,


It's hard to believe the summer is already over! As fall classes start over the next few weeks (only a few more days to register!), the School of
Ministry faculty are so excited to be
Deacon Jack Gulino and 4th year CBS student, Paul Corcoran, recruit students at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Plano, TX.

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back in the classrooms with our students. We have been busy out recruiting for the fall classes, hosting Introduction to the Bible Workshops and Information Sessions. Likewise, our staff have been busy making sure our new students understand the registration process and the various programs.

We have also been working hard preparing for the 2010 Ministry Conference, which is being held October 22-23, 2010 at the Dallas Convention Center. As early registration comes to a close, we are well on our way to reaching our attendance goals! If you haven't already registered, don't worry, you can continue to pre-register until October 8th. Group rates are still available! You don't want to miss this opportunity toto hear Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, archbishop of Galveston-Houston, and Rev. mattIgnacio Larrañaga, founder of the Prayer and Life Workshops,plus the 60+ other local & national speakers. Also, Matt Maher, critically acclaimed Catholic singer-songwriter, will be playing a concert Friday evening. Register today!

Matt Maher will be playing a
concert on Friday evening,
October 22, at the UDMC.


Our teachers, students, and alumni have also been busy with other endeavors, as well! Read the stories below for all of the details.

Please continue to keep the School of Ministry, and all of our programs, faculty, and staff, in your prayers this fall. God's work is truly shining forth as our School, and our ministry, continues to flourish. Thank you for your continued support, and may God bless you as we begin the fall semester!

School of Ministry MPM alum, Kathryn Byrne, to have Capstone Project published.
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We are very proud to announce that Kathryn Byrne, Master's in Pastoral Ministry alumna (2010), will have her master's Capstone Project, entitled Understanding the Abuse of Adults by Catholic Clergy and Religious, published this fall.

Kathryn is a Life Coach, in the Loganville/Snellville, GA, area. She is an Advanced Catechist, and has been employed and/or has volunteered in various aspects of Catholic Lay Ministry for more than 30 years.

For more information on her book, to read the abstract, or to order a copy (only $14.95 + S&H), visit her website at www.OpenHeartLifeCoaching.com. You can email her with questions at krbyrne@earthlink.net.
CBS Professor, Dr. Dorothy Jonaitis, O.P., announces the release of her audio series, entitled "Apocalyptic Literature."
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The School of Ministry is proud to annouce the release of the CD lecture series entitled "Apocalyptic Literature," brought to you by our own Sr. Dorothy Jonaitis, O.P., D. Min.

In this 24-lecture series, Sr. Jonaitis discusses why it is necessary to study apocalyptic literature and how we, as Catholics, need to approach scripture in order to read this literature correctly. She will then provide a solid understanding of apocalyptic literature by analyzing texts from both the Old and New Testaments, giving particular attention to the Book of Revelation.

For more information on the CD series, to read the full abstract/details, and to order a set (sale price of $47.95 + S&H), please visit www.nowyouknowmedia.com or Sr. Dorothy's booth at the Ministry Conference.
Upcoming Events
Dr. Barbara Reid, O.P., will be speaking at the twelfth annual Landregan Lecture.
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September 7
Escuela Bíblica Católica Orientation

September 11
Catholic Biblical School Orientation - Year One

September 18
CBS Orientation - Year Two and Advanced

October 22-23
UD Ministry Conference
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November 6
Landregan Lecture & Alumni Reunion
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January 5-15
Winter in Rome 2011
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