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The Catholic Apostolate Center is pleased to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 2016 Mid-Atlantic Congress taking place February 4-6. The Mid-Atlantic Congress for Pastoral Leadership is an annual conference held in Baltimore, Maryland that seeks to bring best practices of Catholic pastoral ministry, catechesis, prayer and worship to pastoral leaders at the diocesan, parish and school levels.
Center staff will have three different presentations at the Mid-Atlantic Congress in collaboration with our partners at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archdiocese of Washington, and United States Catholic Mission Association.
Event Highlights
Thursday, February 4th:
- (3-4:30pm) Center Director, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Assistant Director of Administration, Monica Thom Konschnik, and Curriculum Coordinator Sarah Jarzembowski, with Jonathan Lewis, Director of Young Adult Ministry and Evangelization Initiatives for the Archdiocese of Washington, will present a mega-workshop on "Youth and Young Adults as Witness in the Age of Pope Francis"
- All attendees are invited to join us for Collaborative Connections networking session in the evening. Join Center staff for refreshments and conversations with other fellow ministry leaders.
Friday, February 5:
- (1-2pm) Center advisors Dr. Susan Timoney, Secretary for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns for the Archdiocese of Washington, and Dr. Donald McCrabb, Executive Director of the United States Catholic Mission Association, will present on "Leadership, the New Evangelization and Pope Francis"
- (3-4pm) Fr. Frank will also present with Center advisor Barbara Humphrey McCrabb, Assistant Director for Higher Education, Secretariat of Catholic Education at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, on "Co-responsible Evangelization".
Throughout the congress we will be in the exhibit hall, the staff will be excited to see you, so please say hello. Visit us at booths 401, 403, and 405 in the exhibit hall.
It's not too late to register for the 2016 Mid-Atlantic Congress. Hope to see you there!
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Jubilee of Mercy Resources
Pope Francis has called for an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy to be celebrated throughout 2016. Having started on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8th, Pope Francis wants us to use this time to show the mercy of God to others. The Catholic Apostolate Center has a resource page, from sources such as the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archdiocese of Washington, and many others. Please feel free to share these resources in your ministry!
As we begin the new calendar year of 2016, may we consider the Jubilee as a time to grow in faith and charity in the name of Christ.
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Upcoming Webinar
January 26, 2016 at 7:00pm EST
Each Lent, and especially on Ash Wednesday, an increasing number of inactive Catholics return to church, but only for a short time. There is truly something special about the Lenten season for those men and women who reconnect at this time of year. This webinar will explore that phenomenon and, even more importantly, what we can do to respond in an evangelistic and merciful way.
Join Paul Jarzembowski, Coordinator for Youth & Young Adult Ministries & Assistant Director to the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), for this webinar. Register following the link below. If you are unable to attend it will be available on our website and YouTube pages, or if you would like to view any of our other free webinars, please view as well.
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Catholic Apostolate Center Podcasts
The Catholic Apostolate Center is pleased to offer both a podcast series as well as one of presentations by Center staff and affiliates. This series of podcasts is hosted by Center Collaborator, George Jin. In each of these 3 minute audio clips, our Director, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., offers insights on a variety of topics such as Catholic social teaching, marriage and family, vocational discernment, the new evangelization and much more!
In addition, we offer a number of presentations that were given by staff on topics such as collaboration from Director, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. and on minister self-care by Curriculum Coordinator, Sarah Jarzembowski.
Short enough to listen to while you're on the go, these podcasts are a great resource to share with family, friends and even colleagues. To access the podcast simply click the link below.
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9 Days for Life
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops invites you to join and share 9 Days for Life, a period of focused prayer and action building up a culture of life from Saturday, January 16-Sunday, January 24. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to download a pro-life novena with short, daily guides, or sign up to receive it through email, text message, a daily app, or a Facebook event. Invite others to join you in 3 ways: Pray, Gather, Share. A leaders' kit with quick, simple tools (in both English and Spanish) is also available to help you promote and share 9 Days for Life. The resources available include a bulletin insert (flyer), pulpit and bulletin announcements, a social media kit, articles, pro-life Rosary intentions, and small ads that can be used online or in print, among others. Click here to learn more about Catholic Social Teaching. |
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Ad Infinitum Blog
Encountering Mary
St. Vincent understood that when we are devoted to Mary, we should be at peace, trusting that our Mother will care for us and guide us closer to her Son. Therefore, he urged his followers to always strive to cultivate a deeper relationship with Mary, knowing nobody can love Mary as much as her Son loves her.
The feast day of our Patron Saint Vincent Pallotti is January 22nd. For more information please visit our Pallotti Portal.
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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
January 10, 2016
"The joy arising from the celebration of Christmas finds its completion today in the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord...the Holy One of God joins those who recognize in themselves the need for forgiveness and ask God for the gift of conversion - that is, the grace to turn to Him with their whole heart, to be totally His." -Benedict XVI
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Support the Catholic Apostolate Center
A new year always brings new opportunities. As we begin 2016, join us in resolving to be true evangelizers of our shared faith. Your financial support enables us to continue our important mission of reviving faith, rekindling charity, and forming apostles in the United States and around the world.
- A gift of $5 will help us reach more Catholics around the world through social media.
- A gift of $15 will enable us to create new resources to empower you to evangelize.
- A gift of $25 will support our work as we collaborate with others to form apostles.
Whatever your level of support, know of our sincere thanks!
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