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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\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-series_2025-10/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center and online with Zoom\, 360 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Gallagher Talk: The Role of Compassion in a Divided World
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025   \n6:00 p.m.   \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening that blends inspiration\, imagination\, and impact. The Gallagher Talk\, our signature annual event\, is being reimagined in 2025 as a dynamic gathering designed to raise support\, raise friends\, and raise the profile of the Catholic Information Center.  \nThe Gallagher Talk honors the life and visionary leadership of Father Joseph V. Gallagher\, CSP\, who served as CIC Director from 1978 to 1982. Father Gallagher believed that creating a “future brighter than any past” would require ministries that reach beyond church walls – into the marketplace\, into culture\, and into the everyday intersections of faith and life.  \nIn that spirit\, this year’s event is more than a talk. It’s an immersive evening of inspiration\, creativity\, and community:  \n\nInteractive mission exhibits that bring the CIC’s work to life \n\n\nLive music that stirs the soul \n\n\nRefreshments and space for meaningful conversation \n\nThis year’s event will also include a special opportunity to support the CIC’s mission and expand its reach in West Michigan and beyond.  \nJoin us for an evening that celebrates bold ideas\, deep faith\, and the power of compassionate engagement in a divided world.  \nRegister Here \nFeaturing Keynote Speaker: Gloria Purvis  \nGloria Purvis is a nationally recognized Catholic speaker\, author\, and public scholar known for her bold and compassionate voice on issues of faith\, dignity\, and justice. She is the host of The Gloria Purvis Podcast in collaboration with America Media and has spoken widely on topics including racial justice\, pro-life ethics\, religious liberty\, and Catholic social teaching.  \nA graduate of Cornell University\, Gloria has served on numerous boards and advisory councils within the Church and was recently named a Scholar in Residence at St. Martin’s University. In 2022\, she became the first African American female Catholic journalist to conduct an extended private interview with Pope Francis.  \nHer keynote\, “The Role of Compassion in a Divided World\,” will offer a timely and inspiring reflection on how Catholic values can heal and unite.  \nWatch Gloria Purvis’ Keynote speech at the National Eucharistic Congress\n \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nKeynote from Gloria Purvis \n\n\nImmersive mission exhibits that bring the CIC’s work to life \n\n\nLive music to elevate the atmosphere \n\n\nRefreshments and opportunities to connect \n\n\nA mission moment and invitation to support the CIC’s ongoing work \n\nThis is more than an event\, it’s an experience. Come be part of something meaningful.  \nRegister Here \nSponsorship Opportunities\nSupport Dialogue. Build Community.\nYour support makes the Gallagher Talk possible. This annual event brings nationally recognized Catholic voices into meaningful conversation with our West Michigan community\, creating a space for dialogue\, reflection\, and faith-filled engagement on the most pressing issues of our time. By sponsoring the 2025 Gallagher Talk\, featuring Gloria Purvis\, a nationally recognized Catholic media personality\, you help ensure that this gathering remains open and accessible to all. Sponsorships not only strengthen the Catholic Information Center’s mission of forming missionary disciples and fostering vibrant ministries\, but also publicly affirms your commitment to building bridges of understanding and hope in our community. \nGallagher Talk Sponsorship
URL:https://grcic.org/event/2025gallaghertalk/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center and online with Zoom\, 360 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:55Plus Series: Welcoming the Stranger - Immigration\, Faith\, and the Journey of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:In a world marked by movement\, displacement\, and division\, the Gospel calls us to radical hospitality and compassion. Join Holy Cross Father John Korcsmar for a timely and thought-provoking presentation on immigration. As we reflect on our own life journeys\, we are invited to see the migrant’s path as a mirror of our spiritual pilgrimage – seeking home\, belonging\, and grace. Drawing from Scripture\, Church tradition\, and pastoral experience\, Father Korcsmar will explore how welcoming migrants is not only a moral imperative but a spiritual opportunity. This presentation is part of the 55 Plus Series\, exploring spirituality and vitality in the second half of life. \nRegister Here
URL:https://grcic.org/event/55plus-series-welcoming-the-stranger-immigration-faith-and-the-journey-of-the-soul/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center and online with Zoom\, 360 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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