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	July 15-20, 2008 World Youth Day (WYD) Sydney, Australia Theme: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.” (Acts 1:8) For more information visit: http://www.wyd2008.org/   July 16-20, 2008 Unity Explosion Houston 2008 Organization: Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Theme: "This Far By Faith" The Unity Explosion Conference will teach, empower, inspire, and challenge Catholics of African descent. Conferees will be enabled to enthusiastically and willingly serve God’s people in ministry, leadership, liturgy, and evangelization.. Cost: Pre-Registration: $125.00 per person On-site Registration: $150.00 per person Registration Information: Registration includes conference materials, five (5) meals and a T-shirt. Pre-Register by 5/31/08 – On-Site registration begins 6/1/08. Hotel: InterContinental Houston Hotel (Galleria) 2222 W. Loop South, Houston, TX United States For more information contact: Deborah Ladet – Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Phone: 713-652-4406 Email: dladet@archgh.org Web Site: www.archgh.org   July 20-25, 2008 Social Action Summer Institute Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA Sponsored by: Roundtable Association of Diocesan Social Action Directors (NPLC) Costs: Tuition $375.00 / Room & Board: single: $495.00, double: $395.00 Online information available at: www.nplc.org/roundtable or call: (212) 431-7825 July 25-31, 2008 Knights of Peter Claver Senior Convention For more conference information visit: http://www.kofpc.org/conferences.htm  August 3, 2008 11th Annual Sacred Liturgy at the African World Festival Black Catholic Community of the Milwaukee Archdiocese On Sunday, August 3, 2008 we are sponsoring our 11th Annual Sacred Liturgy at the African World Festival on the Summerfest Grounds. This year's theme is "Nothing Can Separate Us From The Love Of God" based on Romans 8:35, 37-39. Each year hundreds of Catholics from all over the Milwaukee Archdiocese come together to worship as one. We celebrate the gifts of music, culture and liturgical dance with Catholics and non Catholics alike. This year The Most Reverend Bishop J. Terry Steib SVD, the auxiliary bishop of Memphis since 1993, has been invited to celebrate the Eucharist and give the homily. The cost is Free. August 12-16 2008 1st Assembly of the Southern Conference of Catholic AIDS Ministers "God entrusts us to one another." The Southeastern Conference of Catholic AIDS Ministers (SECCAM) was established in May of 2007 to respond to the growing need for a Catholic-based response to the AIDS epidemic in the Southeastern region of the United States. It emerged from a concern of AIDS ministers and lay ecclesial ministers about the root causes leading to the rise of HIV infections in the South, now considered the "epicenter" of the second wave of AIDS in the country. View Full details and Download Registration Packet August 21-24, 2008 African American Affairs Ministry of the Diocese of Charlotte, NC "2008 Roaming Revival of the Spirit" featuring Fr. Norman Fische Purpose: To revive our spiritual journey through the Word, prayer, sharing and spreading the Gospel and Good News of Jesus Christ. Fr. Fischer is a dynamic, diocesan priest from Louisville, Kentucky - a revivalist and youth speaker. He has been blessed to travel extensively through the United States preaching a message of hope and healing for God's youth, young adults and elders. Fr. Norman is a talented visual artist, singer and rapper with a positive and hip message for everyone. Fr. Norman currently serves at the full-time chaplain of Lexington Catholic High School and parish priest of St. Peter Claver church near downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Full Details   September 19-21, 2008 Bowman Francis Ministries, co-sponsor Assembly for Catholic of African Descent Theme: "Man in the Mirror" Purpose practical answers for today's challenges, new ways to grown in your Catholic faith and a connection with over a thousand men, young and old. Cost: $100.00 for Adults, $75.00 for Youth Room rates: Single Rate $89.00, Double Rate $89.00, Triple & Quad Rate: $10.00 extra per night plus 10% room tax Registration Information: Mail registration to Bowman-Francis Ministries c/o Father Chester P. Smith, 815 East 58th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46220-2603 Hotel Information: Best Western Heritage Inn Location: 8179 Spruce Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, 5 miles from Ontario, CA Airport Phone: 909-466-1111 or 1-800-682-7829 For more information contact: Carl Jones at 909-633-4770 September 19-21, 2008 National Black Men's Conference 2008 Rancho Cucamonga, CA September 19-21, 2008 If you are looking for: Practical answers for today's challenges… New ways to grow in your Catholic faith… A connection with over a thousand men, young and old… Opportunities for local spiritual programs… and most importantly … if you desire a deeper union with Jesus Christ Join Us! Download full details (pdf) Hear and meet our great national speakers. Rediscover and renew your Catholic Faith! October 11-12, 2008 Magnificat Pilgrimage of Hope Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12, 2008 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 415 Summer St., Boston, Massachusetts All are invited to the Pilgrimage of Hope - a special gathering of MAGNIFICAT readers and friends to experience "MAGNIFICAT Live." The Pilgrimage will feature: Specialized sessions by Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P.; Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.; Sr. Genevieve Glenn, O.S.B.; Msgr. James Turro; Fr. Michael Morris, O.P.; Sr. Timothea Elliot, R.S.M.; Mrs. Lisa Lickona; Dr. Ann Orlando; and others. Prayer for the morning and evening; Saturday Mass; and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation Musical offerings and a Saturday evening concert Shared Sunday brunch Closing Mass with Seán Cardinal O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston, and Jean-Pierre Cardinal Ricard, Archbishop of Bordeaux, France Discount registrations end May 1. Special rates are available for couples, clergy and religious, young adults, youth and groups. Accommodations are available at the adjacent Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel. For more details and to register, visit www.pilgrimageofhope.com or call (914) 502-1840. October 17 -19, 2008 Eat The Scroll Ministry Presents Catholic Bible Conference "Standing On The Word" Adult And Teen Workshops Place: Comfort Inn, Bowie, Md "Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing" Lk. 4:22 Invited Guest Include Bishop Martin Holley Msgr. Charles Pope Lay Ecclesial Ministers Michael & Charlene Howard Angela Redmond and others… REGISTER ON-LINE NOW http://pages.prodigy.net/etsm or Call for more information 1-886-552-6551 (toll free)
	2nd Edition of Lead Me, Guide Me Hymnal is Underway Monsignor Ray East (Archdiocese of Washington) is heading up the preparation of the second edition of Lead Me, Guide Me, the African American Catholic Hymnal, in cooperation with GIA Publications, Inc. The committee is currently inviting composers to submit materials for consideration. The hymnal project’s webpage provides more information on this endeavor. GIA, the prominent publisher of most of the well-known Catholic hymnals, also published the first edition of Lead Me, Guide Me in 1987 as well as the ecumenical African American Heritage Hymnal in 2001.