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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. The deadline has been extended! Please send your application before Monday, June 4, 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 2012 Conference:
"A Spirituality of Call"
Don Senior, CP
CTU President, member of the Vatican Biblical Commission, author
"What is Discernment and How Does It Happen?"
Bishop Robert Morneau
Auxiliary Bishop of Greenbay, lecturer, retreat director, author
"Vocation Panel"
Sheila McLaughlin, Director of the Cardinal Bernardin Center, CTU
Sr. Elyse Ramirez, O.P., Coordinator of Religious Vocations Ministries, Archdiocese of Chicago, Office for Religious
Fr. Brian Welter, Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Chicago
"Foundations and Dynamics of Prayer"
Robin Ryan, CP
Founding Director of Catholics On Call, Vice-Provincial
“Healthy Human Sexuality”
Paul Wadell
Professor of Religious Studies, St. Norbert College
"Formation Panel"
Angie Appleby-Purcell, Director of the Pastoral Leadership Practicum, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Claire Noonan, Director of the Siena Center at Dominican University, Chicago
Chris Meyer, OFM, Member of the Franciscan Province of Saint John the Baptist
