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SUMMARY:Women of Vision: Exploring the Lives and Legacies of Women in the Catholic Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Attend onsite or online\nSuggested donation: $20 per event\n“Without the generous contribution of many women\, the history of Christianity would have developed very differently.”\n— Pope Benedict XVI\, General Audience\, Feb. 14\, 2007  \nThis fall\, we invite you to join us for Women of Vision\, a monthly series that celebrates the lives\, gifts\, and spiritual contributions of women throughout Catholic history. They shaped the Church and the world around them\, building a legacy of resilience\, vision\, and innovation. They mirror for us our missionary discipleship at the service of the world today.   \nEach month\, one of our featured presenters will reflect on the lives of three women in the Catholic tradition\, highlighting the historical context and the gifts that they expressed through their leadership – gifts that are still needed today.   \nTwo weeks following each presentation\, participants are invited to gather in a Wisdom Circle for a small group experience of prayer and reflection on the presentation. Multiple scheduling options are available.  \nFeatured Presenters  \nSeptember 3\, 2025 – Sister Barbara E. Reid\, O.P.\, Ph.D.\, a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids\, is the President of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and the Carroll Stuhlmueller Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies. She is also General Editor for the Wisdom Commentary Series\, a new 58-volume feminist commentary on the Bible published by Liturgical Press. Sister Barbara received a Master of Arts from Aquinas College and her Ph.D. from Catholic University of America.  Dr. Reid will guide us through the lives of some of the earliest disciples of Jesus named in the New Testament.  \nOctober 1\, 2025 – Bronwen McShea\, Ph.D. is a historian\, writer\, and speaker\, and she is the author of three books\, including Women of the Church: What Every Catholic Should Know (2024). She writes a column for The Pillar and has contributed reviews and essays to The Wall Street Journal\, First Things\, America Magazine\, and many other periodicals. She has furthermore held research and teaching positions at Loyola University Chicago\, Columbia University\, the University of Nebraska Omaha\, Princeton University\, and several other institutions. She holds a Ph.D. in History from Yale University and an M.T.S. in the History of Christianity from Harvard University\, where she also completed her undergraduate studies. She is based in New York City\, not far from her hometown of Cornwall in the Hudson Valley. Dr. McShea will offer her reflection on the lives of women from the middle ages.   \nNovember 6\, 2025 – Dr. Shannen Dee Williams is Associate Professor of History at the University of Dayton. She is an award-winning scholar of the African American experience and Black Catholicism with research and teaching specializations in women’s\, religious\, and Black freedom movement history. Dr. Williams holds a B.A. in history with magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors from Agnes Scott College\, a M.A. in Afro-American studies from the University of Wisconsin at Madison\, and Ph.D. in history from Rutgers University. A lifelong Catholic\, Dr. Williams authored the award-winning column\, The Griot’s Cross\, for the Catholic New Service from 2020 to 2022. Dr. Williams will share her insights on the women religious of the 18th and 19th centuries.   \nDecember 4\, 2025 – Patricia Cooney-Hathaway Ph.D. is a professor of spirituality and systematic theology and the chairperson of the licentiate in sacred theology degree committee at Sacred Heart Major Seminary\, where she has worked since 1987. She is the author of the award-winning book Weaving Faith and Experience. She also serves as the associate editor of Human Development Magazine. Dr. Cooney-Hathaway will offer her reflections on women of the modern era.   \n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nWisdom Circles: A Space for Reflection and Growth \nTwo weeks after each presentation\, participants are invited to gather in Wisdom Circles. These small group sessions are designed to deepen your experience and offer the space to:  \n\nPray together \n\n\nShare insights and personal reflections \n\n\nExplore how the stories of these women illuminate your own God-given gifts \n\nMultiple scheduling options will be offered each month based on participant interest and availability. Whether you’re seeking spiritual nourishment\, community\, or discernment\, the Wisdom Circles are a place to grow in faith and understanding.   \nFacilitators:   \nCami Beecroft-Mann\, trauma informed spiritual director and certified grief care specialist.   \nBarbara Conklin\, marriage preparation coordinator for St. Peter’s parish in Douglas.  \nMary Martin\, program coordinator for the CIC Leadership Formation Institute.  \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nWith Gratitude \n \nThis series is made possible through the generous support of a grant from the Paulist Mission Advancement Office. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to fostering spiritual formation and affirming the leadership of women in the Church today.  \n  \n  \nRegister
URL:https://grcic.org/event/women_of_vision_2025-9/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center and online with Zoom\, 360 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Watch Your Language: Alternative Ways to Talk about Religion and Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:Attend onsite or online \nSuggested donation: $15 \nLanguage shapes how we understand faith. This interactive presentation invites you to reexamine the words we use to describe our spiritual lives. By exploring familiar terms through new lenses—psychological\, historical\, and theological—we’ll uncover how language can both limit and liberate our spiritual growth. Join us in discovering more inclusive\, life-giving ways to speak about the sacred. \nPaulist Fr. Joachim Lally was ordained a priest on May 22\, 1965. He was a Benedictine before joining the Paulist Fathers. He teaches courses on mystics\, Centering Prayer\, and the parables. Since 1989\, he has led more than 50 missions to the Dominican Republic. With a master’s degree in guidance and counseling\, Father Lally has been a counselor and therapist. \nRegister
URL:https://grcic.org/event/watch-your-language-alternative-ways-to-talk-about-religion-and-spirituality/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center and online with Zoom\, 360 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:School of the Beatitudes 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:In-person participation only \nAre you seeking deeper meaning and purpose in your life? Do you want to move beyond simply hearing the Gospel to truly living it? The Catholic Information Center’s “School of the Beatitudes” offers a transformative journey into the heart of Christ’s teachings. This monthly series\, running from September to May\, explores the eight Beatitudes from the Gospel of Matthew through engaging discussions and hands-on service. \nEach session combines insightful presentations with a practical service opportunity at a local non-profit\, such as God’s Kitchen or the Community Food Bank. You’ll not only gain a richer understanding of the Beatitudes but also experience the joy of putting them into action\, making a real difference in the lives of others. \nWithout a conscious effort to live out the Gospel\, we risk drifting through life without a clear sense of purpose\, missing the opportunity to experience the fullness of joy that Christ promises. This series offers a unique chance to break free from that cycle\, to cultivate a more authentic and impactful faith. \nLunch is provided\, and the series culminates in a capstone retreat in June. As a closed learning cohort\, enrollment closes after the September session. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your faith\, connect with a community of like-minded individuals\, and discover the profound rewards of living a life rooted in the Beatitudes. Register now to secure your place and embark on a journey that could change your life forever! \nRegister
URL:https://grcic.org/event/school-of-the-beatitudes-2025-26/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 360 Division Ave S.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:55Plus Series: A New Shepherd\, A Renewed Call: Pope Leo XIV
DESCRIPTION:Attend onsite or online \nSuggested donation: $15 \nIn May 2025\, history was made with the election of Pope Leo XIV – the first American-born pope and a lifelong Augustinian with deep pastoral and missionary roots. But what does this moment mean for Catholics in the United States? Join Greg Carnevale\, retired professor of classics\, for a reflection on Pope Leo’s emphasis on mercy\, mission\, and peace\, and how his leadership echoes the legacy of Leo XIII and Pope Francis. This presentation is part of the 55 Plus Series\, exploring spirituality and vitality in the second half of life. \nRegister
URL:https://grcic.org/event/a_new_shepherd/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center and online with Zoom\, 360 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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