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January

• Tuesday, Jan 28 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Cómo formar a discipulos misioneros en una era digital // How to Form Missionary Disciples in a Digital Age – Jose Manuel de Urquidi, misionero digital y fundador de Juan Diego Network

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February

• Tuesday, Feb 4 at 2:00pm – Theology of the Body: Shining a Light on the Challenge of Gender Issues – Katrina Zeno, Founder, TOB for Everyone! Apostolate

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• Tuesday, Feb 11 at 2:00pm – Lifting the Veil on Sacred Music: An Introduction to Sacred Music as an Aid to Prayer – Dr. Alessandra Pompili, Concert Pianist, Associated Academic at the University of Bonn, Germany

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• Tuesday, Feb 18 at 2:00pm – Building a Culture of Prayer in Your Parish: Practical Tips and Strategies – Joshua Danis, Head of Parish and Diocesan Partnerships, Hallow

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• Tuesday, Feb 25 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Cómo acompañar a jóvenes con disforia de género // How to Accompany Youth with Gender Dysphoria – Dr. Maria Claudia Arboleda Piedrahita, Profesora de Teología, Universidad Católica de Murcia, España

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March

• Tuesday, Mar 4 at 2:00pm – Theology of the Body for Ages 4-10 – Part 1 (for Catholic School Teachers, Administrators, and Home Educators) – Katrina Zeno, Founder, TOB for Everyone! Apostolate

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• Tuesday, Mar 11 at 1:00pm – From Surviving to Thriving:  Parish Missions that Aim for Deep Renewal – Martin Watjen and Brian Hough, Elevated Parish Missions

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• Tuesday, Mar 18 at 2:00pm – Engaging in Battle: Helping Catholic Men Develop the Courage, Clarity, and Virtue to Serve to be Effective Witnesses – Fr. David Marsden, SCJ and Stephen Gallagher, Men of St. Joseph Apostolate

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• Tuesday, Mar 25 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Cómo responder cuando nuestros estudiantes vienen con heridas // How to Respond When Our Students Come to Us with Wounds – P. Daniel Leary, capellán, Hermanas de María, Villa de las niñas, Chalco, México

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April

• Tuesday, Apr 1 at 2:00pm – Theology of the Body for Ages 4-10 – Part 2 (for Catholic School Teachers, Administrators, and Home Educators) – Katrina Zeno, Founder, TOB for Everyone! Apostolate

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• Tuesday, Apr 8 at 2:00pm – Part I: Giving Strong On-Going Ministry Formation in an Effective, Affordable, and Local-Attuned Way: Changing Your Diocese with the Catechetical Institute – Dr. William Keimig, Dr. Mark Ginter, Dr. Stella Marie Jeffrey, and Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Apr 22 at 2:00pm – Springs in the Desert: Accompanying those Struggling with Infertility – Kimberly Henkel, PhD and Ann M. Koshute, MTS, Founders of Springs in the Desert

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• Tuesday, Apr 29 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Cómo cultivar un corazón misionero en la juventud // How to Cultivate a Missionary Heart in Young People – Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Fundador de Corazón Puro y Latinos por la Vida

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May

• Tuesday, May 6 at 2:00pm – Transforming Work: Reaching the People with Whom You Share Your Days – Dcn. Mike Houghton, Executive Director, Unleash the Gospel (UTG) at Work

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• Tuesday, May 13 at 2:00pm – A Unique Catechetical Approach to Children’s Formation: An Illustrated Journey Through the Apostles Creed – Dr. Caroline Farey and Roseanne Sharpe, Bethlehem Books

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• Tuesday, May 20 at 2:00pm – Part II: Giving Strong On-Going Ministry Formation in an Effective, Affordable, and Local-Attuned Way: Changing Your Diocese with the Catechetical Institute – Dr. William Keimig, Dr. Mark Ginter, Dr. Stella Marie Jeffrey, and Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, May 27 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  La Quinceañera como oportunidad de evangelización // Quinceañeras: An Opportunity for Evangelization – Janeth Chavez, Directora de Magnifica

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June

• Tuesday, Jun 3 at 2:00pm – Where are People Spending Their Time in Communion with Others? How to Transform those Times toward Friendship-Oriented Evangelization – Dr. Stella Jeffrey, Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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• Tuesday, Jun 10 at 2:00pm – Upholding the Dignity of Every Person – Ministry to Those in Prison – Karen Clifton, Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC)

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• Tuesday, Jun 17 at 2:00pm – A Child Hungry for God: Forming for Yearning, Not Just Learning – Dr. Gerard O’Shea, Sr. Mary Michael Fox, OP and Wendy Laurento, Educating in Christ (EIC), Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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• Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Cómo rezar con los santos para formar discípulos misioneros // Praying with the Saints to Form Missionary Disciples – Carmen “China” Briceño, Virgen Consagrada

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July

• Tuesday, Jul 1 at 2:00pm – The Catechetical Purpose of Sacred Architecture – Carter Hord, Hord Architects of Memphis, TN

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• Tuesday, Jul 8 at 2:00pm – Praying in Front of the Blessed Sacrament: Devotional Guidance – Dr. Mark Ginter, Catechetical Institute (CI), Franciscan University of Steubenville

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• Tuesday, Jul 22 at 2:00pm – Seeing, Holding, and Maturing a New One Among Us: The Catechumen as a Member of the Household of God – Dr. Scott Sollom, Associate Chair of Theology – Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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• Tuesday, Jul 29 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  La Liturgia de las Horas: Cómo y porqué rezar esta oración poderosísima en nuestro ministerio // The Liturgy of the Hours: How and Why to Pray this Powerful Prayer in Our Ministry – Dr. Alberto Descalzo, Assoc. Profesor de Español, Universidad Franciscana de Steubenville

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August

• Tuesday, Aug 5 at 2:00pm – Humanitarian Service as a Vocation: Serving the Marginalized and Persecuted Worldwide – Dr. Stephen M. Rasche, Director, Institute for Catholic Humanitarian Service, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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• Tuesday, Aug 12 at 2:00pm – A Uniquely Effective Approach to Parish Small Groups: Discipleship Quads – Dr. Bob Rice, PhD, Professor of Catechetics and Kristi Scheerbaum, Discipleship Special Projects Coordinator, Catechetical Institute (CI), Franciscan University of Steubenville

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• Tuesday, Aug 19 at 2:00pm – Youth Ministry: How to Find a Path to Thriving, and How Franciscan University’s Outreach Can Help – Brian Kissinger, Executive Director, Franciscan Conferences and Dr. Bill Keimig, Deputy Director, Catechetical Institute

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• Tuesday, Aug 26 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  El discernimiento ignaciano para líderes: Las primeras tres reglas // Ignatian Discernment for Leaders: The First Three Rules – Fr. Guillermo Gonzalez, Sacerdote de la Diócesis de Arlington

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September

• Tuesday, Sep 2 at 2:00pm – Rich Soil: Evangelization with the Theology of the Body – Monica Ashour, Executive Director, Theology of the Body Evangelization Teams (TOBET)

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• Tuesday, Sep 9 at 2:00pm – Holding Souls: The Graced Work of Praying as a Parish Staff and Meeting the Pragmatic Realities and Pressing Needs of Parishioners – Joey Scancella, Director of Children, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, St. Ann’s Parish, Coppell, TX

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• Tuesday, Sep 16 at 2:00pm – Into the Breach:  Finding Practical Way to Help Catholic Families Thrive – Steve Greene, Director, Holy Family Institute of Catholic Faith and Life

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• Tuesday, Sep 23 at 2:00pm – The Five Best Books on Catechesis – Dr. Petroc Willey, Professor of Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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• Tuesday, Sep 30 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  La práctica y necesidad de la oración mental // The Practice and Necessity of Mental Prayer – Dra. Kathleen Spinnenweber, Directora, Idiomas Modernos, Universidad Franciscana de Steubenville

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October

• Tuesday, Oct 14 at 2:00pm – Interior Integration for Catholics:  How to Help Individuals, Spouses, and Families Overcome Psychological Impediments to Receiving God’s Love – Dr. Peter Malinoski, President and Co-founder of Souls and Hearts

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• Tuesday, Oct 21 at 2:00pm – Breaking the Grip of Depression:  A Catholic Pathway – Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, Fellow and Director, Bioethics and American Democracy Program, Ethics and Public Policy Center; author of The Catholic Guide to Depression

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• Tuesday, Oct 28 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Cómo formar a los padres de niños en la oración // How to Form Parents in the Art of Prayer – Hna. Ingrid de Maria, SMCJ

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November

• Tuesday, Nov 4 at 2:00pm – Building Trust with Broken Teens: Effectively Forming Youth Ministers for Today’s Needs and Opportunities – John Beaulieu

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• Tuesday, Nov 11 at 2:00pm – For the Priest:  The Challenge of Parish Communities Merging, Clustering, and Being Served Sacramentally, Catechetically, and Pastorally – Fr. Jonathan Meyer, Pastor, All Saints Parish, Guilford, IN

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• Tuesday, Nov 18 at 2:00pm – For the Lay Ecclesial Minister:  The Challenge of Parish Communities Merging, Clustering, and Being Served Sacramentally, Catechetically, and Pastorally – Jodi Phillips, Coach and Youth Evangelization Specialist, Archdiocese of Omaha, and Judene Indovina, Director for Catholic School Catechesis, Diocese of Pittsburgh

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• Tuesday, Nov 25 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  La doctrina social de la Iglesia como instrumento pastoral de su misión // The social doctrine of the Church as a pastoral instrument of its mission – Dr. David Puig-Jordan, Profesor adjunto de Teología, UST, MACC

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December

• Tuesday, Dec 2 at 2:00pm – Catholic Identity: Virtue in Catholic Social Emotional Learning – Sr. John Dominic, OP, Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist and Dr. Karen Villa, Developmental Neuropsychologist

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• Tuesday, Dec 9 at 2:00pm – A Mentor-Based Approach to Ministry Formation in a Diocesan Setting – Katie Matlak and Team, Diocese of Charlotte, NC

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• Tuesday, Dec 16 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Formación Humana: Los 4 temperamentos como herramientas del autoconicmiento // Human Formation: The Four Temperaments as a Tool for Self-Knowledge – Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig, Coordinadora de Iniciativas Hispanas, Instituto Catequético

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