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Vatican Museums open doors wider with mobile-friendly website

 

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By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an effort to share its masterpieces with even more people around the world, the Vatican Museums has established a YouTube channel and revamped its website to offer high-resolution images and mobile-friendly information.

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Click here to go to the Vatican Museums website.

 

Free Webinars from OSV

Free Saintly Secrets: St. Thomas Aquinas
Presented by author and writer, Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
Join us as Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author and writer, delves deep into the lives of saints. 
The focus for January will be St. Thomas Aquinas.  He was called “a dumb ox” and thought to be “slow” by his fellow students, but he is now honored as one of the greatest theologians of all times.Tune in to learn about the life, times, and lessons of our January saint.
Jan. 17, 2017: 2-3 p.m. Eastern
Copy this link to share: http://bit.do/saintly-secrets-webinar
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Free Why We All Need to March for Life
Presented by Teresa Tomeo, internationally acclaimed TV and radio personality, and “Eye on Culture” columnist for OSV Newsweekly
Topics Teresa will cover include:
  • Why the March for Life is so important, especially in 2017.
  • How one person can make a difference in the fight for life.
  • How the March for Life can jump-start your faith life and understanding of Church teaching regarding the dignity of the human person.
  • Why the March is an important witness to family, friends, and even foes.
  • What we can each do to spread the word about the March for Life?
Teresa will be joined by special guest, Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life.
Jan. 18, 2017: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Eastern
Copy this link to share: http://bit.do/march-for-life-webinar

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Free Love One Another
Presented by writer, author and lecturer, Lorene Duquin
As we approach the inauguration of our new president, we must ask ourselves how we can bridge the continuing divisions in our country.  How can we restore peace in our relationships among people with whom we disagree?  How do we follow the central teaching of Jesus Christ to love one another (John 13:34)?  In this webcast, we will explore these difficult questions and help each of us build bridges of love.
Join us for this free webcast as Lorene shares her thoughts on this important and timely topic.
Jan. 18, 2017: 2-3 p.m. Eastern
Copy this link to share: http://bit.do/love-one-another-webinar
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Free Hospitality Ministry
Presented by Scott Vaughan
Join us for a free, ecumenical webcast with communication expert, Scott Vaughan.  In this webcast, Hospitality Ministry, participants will learn:
  • The difference between usher and greeter ministries
  • How to have an effective Welcome Center
  • How the role of Hospitality Ministry fits within the linear communication system to help guests feel welcome. 
This webcast is based on the model Scott Vaughan uses for on-site hospitality ministry training events across North America.
Jan. 19, 2017: 10-11 a.m. Eastern
Jan. 19, 2017: 2-3 p.m. Eastern

 

 

Actor, Andrew Garfield, falling in love with Jesus.

To prepare to play a Jesuit priest in Silence Andrew Garfield trained with Fr. James Martin and did The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola (more in our book). America: Andrew Garfield didn’t expect to fall in love with Jesus.  The Catholic Catalogue has posted two great videos to their blog.  Watch the videos here.

Andrew Garfield and Amy Adams

 

Justice Workshop 1/28/17

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Free Webinar- Rite of Election

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http://teamrcia.com/

Class Cancelled Today, 1/5/17

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The class has been rescheduled for March 30th.  If you were registered for the class today we will move your registration to the March 30th class.

More January Classes

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Correction for class on Jan. 3, 2017

Recently a flyer was sent out via email to all catechists that contained incorrect information about our upcoming Theology of Church class on Jan. 3rd.  The correct cost of the class is $10 and it does not include lunch.

Sorry for the confusion.

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Merry Christmas from the Archdiocese of Louisville Faith Clubs!

Each year the Faith Clubs come together to celebrate Christmas with prayer, dinner, and dancing.  This year the Ascension Faith Club presented the Jesse Tree.  A good time was had by all!

To find out more about the Faith Clubs or to locate your nearest Faith Club contact Maureen Larison at mlarison@archlou.org or 502-448-8581 Ext. 1308.

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Spring Course Catalogue

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