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Catholics On Call Young Adult Conference 2012
Who: Young adults (ages 18-30) who are thinking about pursuing a life of service in the Church. Priority consideration is given to individuals involved with one of the Catholics On Call partners, although connection with a partner is not required.
When: Tuesday, July 31 - Saturday, August 4, 2012
Where: Catholic Theological Union , 5401 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago
Be sure to check out our video highlighting the conferences!
Application process:
Interested young adults who would like to attend one of the conferences need to complete an application, a personal statement, and provide two letters of recommendation. Approximately 40-45 spaces are available at each conference.
You can contact us at 773.371.5431 or catholicsoncall@ctu.edu for more information. Be sure to take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions.
The participant fee will be $100. Please contact us if you need help with fundraising. Don't let cost get in the way!
The application and directions for applying:
Application deadlines:
Please mail your application to the Catholics on Call office. It must be postmarked by Monday, May 7, 2012.
You can contact us at 773.371.5431 or catholicsoncall@ctu.edu for more information. Be sure to take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions.
Speakers and Topics at the 2011 Conference:
"A Spirituality of Call"
Don Senior, CP
CTU President, member of the Vatican Biblical Commission, author
"Foundations and Dynamics of Prayer"
Robin Ryan, CP
Founding Director of Catholics On Call, Vice-Provincial
"Vocation Panel"
Sheila McLaughlin, Director of the Cardinal Bernardin Center, CTU
Sr. Charlene Diorka, SSJ, Associate Director of NRVC (National Religious Vocation Conference)
Fr. Freddy Washington, C.S.Sp., Pastor at St. Ambrose Church, Chicago
"What is Discernment and How Does It Happen?"
Bishop Robert Morneau
Auxiliary Bishop of Greenbay, lecturer, retreat director, author
“Healthy Human Sexuality”
Terry Nelson-Johnson
Director of Adult Faith Formation at Old St. Patrick's Church, Chicago
"Formation Panel"
Angie Appleby-Purcell, Director of the Pastoral Leadership Practicum, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Br. Chris Meyer, OFM, graduate student at Catholic Theological Union and professed Franciscan friar with the Province of Saint John the Baptist, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Beth White, M.A. in Theology, Director of Marketing and Communications at Catholic Theological Union, Chicago.
