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SUMMARY:CIC's World Cup Quarter Final Happy Hour ⚽
DESCRIPTION:Come to the CIC on Thursday\, July 9 at 4:00 PM EDT to watch the World Cup Quarter Final between France and Morocco on our big screen and enjoy a happy hour and light refreshments! In the spirit of St. Luigi Scrosoppi\, the patron saint of soccer players\, we invite you to enjoy the game\, build community\, and celebrate teamwork\, perseverance\, and good sportsmanship. \nEvent Schedule \n🕞 3:30 PM – Check-in begins\n⚽ 4:00 PM – Quarter Final match begins between France and Morocco\n🏁 Event concludes at the end of the match
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/world-cup-quarter-final-hh/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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SUMMARY:"The American Book of Fables" with Matthew Mehan
DESCRIPTION:The Catholic Information Center invites you to join us on Tuesday\, June 30 at 6:30 PM EDT as author Matthew Mehan presents on his newest book\, The American Book of Fables. \nFrom the Everglades to the Great Lakes\, from the sequoias of California to the rocky islands of Maine\, The American Book of Fables invites us to rediscover the beauty of America – her lands\, her people\, and her principles of liberty\, law\, and love. \nIn this heirloom collection of original and adapted fables\, bestselling author and educator Dr. Matthew Mehan reimagines Aesop for the New World\, replacing lions and tigers with buffalo\, eagles\, and many more animals from across our own beautiful country. Each tale – crafted in the rhythms of classic verse and prose – reveals the joyful and hard-won harmony of freedom and friendship that can\, if we wish\, continue to guide the hearts of Americans in their pursuit of happiness. \nWith sections “for Littles\, Middles\, and Bigs\,” this family companion speaks to all ages. The youngest will delight in its playful rhymes and humorous characters; older children will ponder its amusing moral tales; and adults will savor Dr. Mehan’s rich wit\, historical wonder\, and layered reflections on the human heart. Taken together\, the stories recapture that wit and wisdom\, that warm gratitude\, kind decency\, and frontier spirit that have made America a republic unlike any other the world has ever known. \nThis volume features luminous illustrations of our nation’s natural wonders in watercolor\, ink\, and oil by acclaimed realist-impressionist artist John Folley. It is all at once a work of beauty\, a treasury of virtue\, a handbook of liberty\, and a joyful\, unapologetic love letter to America. \nFor families seeking to renew their love for nature\, neighbor\, God\, and country\, The American Book of Fables is the quintessential keepsake for our nation’s 250th anniversary and a celebration of the people\, places\, and principles that shaped America and that still call her – and us – to greatness today. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________ \nJune 30th Schedule:\n\n6:15 PM: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:30-7:30 PM: Presentation by Dr. Mehan (this portion of the evening will be offer also through a livestream)\n7:30-8:30 PM: Booksigning & Light Happy Hour\n8:30 PM: Evening concludes\n\n___________________ \n\nAbout the Book:
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-american-book-of-fables/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T210000
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SUMMARY:On the CIC's Rooftop with Architect James McCrery - WAITLIST ONLY (IN-PERSON ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:6/24/26 Update: We have reached maximum registration capacity. Complete the waitlist form\, and should a spot open up we will email you. \nTHIS ROOFTOP EVENT IS OFFERED IN-PERSON ONLY (No Livestream)\nWell-known classical architect and Catholic University professor James McCrery redesigned the Catholic Information Center in 2022—but he has never before spoken at the CIC!   \nOn Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT\,  join the CIC for an evening on our building’s rooftop with Mr. McCrery in a conversation with art critic William Newton. Mr. McCrery will discuss some of his significant ecclesiastical projects\, including his work for the CIC\, and shares his views on why classical church architecture is experiencing a significant revival. \n\nYou must RSVP in advance as there is limited space available on the rooftop. There will be no day-of\, walk-in registrations allowed. On the day-of starting at 7:00 PM\, you may check-in at the CIC building’s main foyer with the Security team. Once checked in\, you will be escorted to the elevator. \n\nFAQS:\nJune 24th SCHEDULE? \n\n7:00 PM: Check-in begins in the main foyer of the 1501 K Street Building (The Investment Building); the Rooftop Happy Hour(s) bar opens.\n7:30 PM: Interview of James McCrery by William Newton.\n8:30 PM: The Happy Hour(s) continues.\n9:00 PM: Evening concludes; please exit down the elevators.\n\nBAD WEATHER?\nIn the event of a very rainy weather forecast\, a decision will be made a couple days before the program to move into the CIC’s space on the first floor of the 1501 K Street building or change the date. If registered\, check your email for updates. \nVIDEO OF THIS TALK?\nThis program is offered in-person only\, and will not be livestreamed. However\, we will record this interview to be placed later on our YouTube Channel. If you would like to be emailed the recording\, make your request through this online form: https://forms.gle/qmtXYfTbc4G4uxqm7. \nPARKING OPTIONS?\nThe CIC building’s garage at 1501 K Street NW (Atlantic Parking) will offer you a discounted rate of $6 to park. When arriving\, tell the garage attendant you are attending the CIC’s program. Please note that the garage closes at 7:00 PM on Wednesdays. We are presently seeking to have the garage extend their close time on on June 24. Should there be a change\, we will update the website and email all registrants.  \nNEED TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION?\nEmail the CIC Event Team at events@cicdc.org.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/cic-rooftop-james-mccrery/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
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SUMMARY:Margarita Mooney Clayton's "When Mary Calls"
DESCRIPTION:The CIC is delighted to welcome Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton for a presentation of her book\, When Mary Calls: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God\, on Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. After the talk\, stay for a booksigning with Dr. Clayton and a light happy hour social. \nRSVP to join this program in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________\nJune 10th Schedule: \n\n5:45 PM: Doors open for check-in\n6:00 PM: When Mary Calls presentation by Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton (in-person and livestreamed).\n7:00 PM: Booksigning by Dr. Clayton and happy hour\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\nWhen Mary Calls will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nAbout the Book:\n\nA young Protestant man from the Bible Belt experiences miraculous healing at a Marian shrine in Ireland. A Methodist woman sees Mary through “a tear in the world” and receives a life-saving warning. A world-renowned composer discovers that every musical composition “is a little incarnation.” \nIn an age of spiritual hunger and cultural confusion\, people from Protestant\, Catholic\, and Orthodox backgrounds are turning to Mary as their spiritual mother. \nPart spiritual memoir\, part theological exploration\, When Mary Calls is an emotionally resonant narrative tapestry of deeply personal\, testimonial-style stories of Marian encounters today\, reflecting Margarita Mooney Clayton’s unique voice as both scholar and spiritual witness. Through seven compelling personal stories—including Clayton’s own dangerous missions to help dissidents in her mother’s homeland of Cuba—this book reveals Mary’s maternal protection at work and explores how she binds believers to authentic faith communities. \nThrough these contemporary encounters with Mary\, Clayton shows how the Mother of God offers what our disenchanted age desperately seeks: an alternative to sterile rationalism and a path to authentic spiritual renewal. Each chapter shares a “Pentecost moment” that leads not just to personal transformation but to binding with the living community of faith. Mary emerges as a model of true creativity rooted in humility rather than self-assertion. The diverse expressions of love for Mary offer embodied devotional practices that bridge time-tested traditions and our mysterious longings for personal encounter with the divine. \nWhen Mary Calls demonstrates how the Mother of God continues to draw seekers into deeper relationships with Christ\, transforming extraordinary encounters into sustained spiritual practices which offer meaning and to a world searching for hope.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/when-mary-calls/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T193000
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SUMMARY:Making Sense of "Magnifica Humanitas"
DESCRIPTION:Join the CIC on Monday\, June 1 at 6:00 PM EDT for a discussion of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on AI\, “Making Sense of Magnifica Humanitas.” Our panelists are Fr. Michael Baggot\, LC\, a theologian and leading voice on AI ethics\, and Mark Ryland\, Catholic technology strategist and Vice President of AI at Istari Digital. \nOur discussion will explore the pope’s emerging vision for the Church and humanity in an age of algorithms\, automation\, and machine intelligence. Drawing from theology\, ethics\, technology\, business\, and Catholic social thought\, Fr. Baggot and Mark Ryland will discuss how the encyclical speaks to pressing contemporary questions: \n\nWhat does it mean to defend human dignity in the era of generative AI?\nHow should Catholics think about work\, creativity\, and economics amid rapid technological disruption?\nCan technological progress remain human-centered?\nWhat unique moral and spiritual contributions can the Catholic tradition offer to the global AI conversation?\nHow should we understand Magnifica Humanitas within the larger historical context of Catholic Social Teaching?\n\nRegister to attend either in-person or virtually through our YouTube livestream. \nJune 1 Schedule: \n\n5:45 pm: Doors Open\n6:00 pm: Panel Discussion and Q&A on Magnifica Humanitas with Fr. Michael Baggot and Mark Ryland — this portion of the evening will be livestreamed\n7:00 pm: Happy (Half) Hour\n7:30 pm: Event Concludes
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/magnifica-humanitas/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Panel Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260323T195937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T193710Z
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SUMMARY:On the CIC's Rooftop: Alison Cheperdak and "Was It Something I Said?" (IN-PERSON ONLY) — NOW ON WAITLIST!
DESCRIPTION:5/27 UPDATE: Registrations are now closed as we have reached maximum capacity. Complete the RSVP form for the waitlist.\nTHIS ROOFTOP EVENT IS OFFERED IN-PERSON ONLY (No Livestream)\nThe CIC is delighted to bring back our programs to our building’s rooftop. For our first rooftop program\, we are delighted to welcome internationally certified etiquette expert and coach Alison M. Cheperdak for a discussion of her new book\, Was It Something I Said?: Everyday Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Moments in Relationships\, Work\, and Life\, on Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT. Interviewing Alison will be another DC Catholic young professional\, Jane Kennedy. \nYou must RSVP in advance as there is limited space available on the rooftop. There will be no walk-ins allowed. On the day-of starting at 7:00 PM\, you may check-in at the CIC building’s main foyer with the Security team. Once checked in\, you will be escorted to the elevator. \nFAQS:\nMAY 27th SCHEDULE? \n\n7:00 PM: Check-in begins in the main foyer of the 1501 K Street Building (The Investment Building); our Rooftop Happy Hour(s) bar opens. You may also purchase Was It Something I Said from CIC bookstore manager\, Kevin.\n7:30 PM: Was It Something I Said? interview of author Alison Cheperdak by Jane Kennedy.\n8:30 PM: Booksigning by Alison Cheperdak. The Happy Hour(s) continues.\n9:00 PM: Evening concludes; please exit down the elevator.\n\nBAD WEATHER?\nIn the event of very rainy weather forecast\, a decision will be made a couple days before the program to move into the CIC’s space on the first floor of the 1501 K Street building or change the date. If registered\, check your email for updates. \nVIDEO OF THIS TALK?\nThis program is offered in-person only\, and will not be livestreamed. However\, we will record Alison’s talk to be placed later on our YouTube Channel. If you would like to be emailed the recording\, make your request through this online form: https://forms.gle/i3SNJ93uiR2Y1iSLA. \nPARKING OPTIONS?\nThe CIC building’s garage at 1501 K Street NW (Atlantic Parking) will offer you a discounted rate of $6 to park. When arriving\, tell the garage attendant you are attending the CIC’s program. Please note that the garage will close this evening at 8:00 PM.  \nNEED TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION?\nEmail the CIC Event Team at events@cicdc.org. \n\nAbout Alison Cheperdak’s Book:\n\nThe modern etiquette guide you’ll actually use \n\n\nInspired by years spent navigating high-pressure rooms\, from live TV studios to the West Wing of the White House\, Alison M. Cheperdak has learned one thing: how we treat people matters more than ever. And most of us were never truly taught how to do it well. \nAs an etiquette expert who has taught seminars everywhere from Harvard Law School to the White House to the U.S. Congress\, as well as for some of the largest global companies\, Alison has helped thousands of people build confidence\, clarity\, and connection in their everyday lives. \nNow she has gathered her top tips\, most-asked questions\, and real-life scripts into a book created for you. Was It Something I Said? is a modern\, practical\, confidence-building guide to every social moment life offers\, whether big\, small\, awkward\, or high-stakes. \nIf you have ever wondered what to say to a new colleague\, how to handle a tricky conversation with grace\, or whether your text sounded a little off\, this book is for you. \nWith warmth and expertise\, Alison shows that etiquette is not about perfection or performance. It is about respect\, emotional intelligence\, and making people feel at ease\, including yourself. \n\n\n\nWas It Something I Said? will guide you in learning to:\n\n\n\n\nStart conversations\, sustain them\, and exit gracefully.\nNavigate the moments everyone dreads\, including awkward encounters or forgotten names.\nHandle tricky topics with thoughtfulness\, from money to family dynamics to meeting your partner’s parents.\nUnderstand dress codes\, dining etiquette\, and everyday social cues without any snobbery.\nShow up with polished presence while staying true to who you are.\nWhether you are giving a toast\, interviewing for your dream job\, traveling abroad\, texting a friend\, or hosting a dinner that brings people together\, this book helps you move through life with heart\, clarity\, and gracious ease.\n\nEtiquette is not old-fashioned. It is a soft-skill superpower\, and it is needed now more than ever. \nWas It Something I Said? is your companion for feeling confident wherever life takes you\, from boardrooms to brunch tables to the moments that matter most.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/was-it-something-i-said/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
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SUMMARY:Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on May 11 at 6:00 PM EDT as former yoga instructor Linda Carl explores the dangers of yoga in her newest book\, Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________ \nMay 11th Schedule: \n\n5:45 PM Check-in\n6:00 PM Book talk by Linda Carl\n7:00 PM Booksigning and social\n8:00 PM Event concludes\n\n\nFor nearly twenty years\, Linda Carl lived and breathed yoga. She taught it\, practiced it\, promoted it\, and truly believed she was helping people find peace. Then\, after one terrifying event\, everything slowly began to change. A spiritual awakening unfolded that shattered her assumptions\, exposed the hidden forces behind yoga’s serene façade\, and ultimately led her back to God: the mercy of Christ. \nThis powerful book throws back the curtain on what yoga really is — its religious origins\, its spiritual dangers\, and the misleading philosophies it has helped weave into American culture. Today\, thirty-six million Americans practice yoga believing it offers mental clarity\, emotional balance\, and physical wellness. But few understand that yoga is\, at its core\, a Hindu spiritual system designed to awaken forces incompatible with the Christian faith. \nDrawing from years of research\, personal experience\, Scripture\, and the words of Hindu teachers themselves\, Linda reveals how yoga’s postures\, mantras\, breathing practices\, and meditative techniques are not neutral — they are acts of devotion to other gods. She shows why even “yoga as exercise” can open spiritual doors Christians are never meant to open. \nAlong the way\, Linda exposes the troubling beliefs of yoga instructors in the West\, the seductive lure of “energy healing” practices such as Reiki\, and the subtle idolatry embedded in language about the “divine\,” “the universe\,” and “spiritual energy.” \nYet this book is far more than just a warning. It is an electrifying testimony of deliverance. \nWith disarming honesty and deep compassion\, Linda recounts how Christ rescued her\, healed her\, and filled the emptiness yoga could never reach. She offers a clear side-by-side comparison of yoga’s teachings and the truths of the Catholic Faith\, helping readers discern rightly and avoid spiritual harm. \nMost importantly\, she points the way forward — to Christ-centered prayer\, holy stillness\, reverence for the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit\, and the peace that comes not from self-emptying techniques but from surrender to the living God. \nIf you desire physical well-being without jeopardizing your soul; if you’ve struggled with confusion\, anxiety\, or spiritual darkness; or if you simply long for authentic peace and harmony\, this book is your guide. \nLinda Carl’s story will shake you\, steady you\, and ultimately refresh you in the liberating power of God’s love.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/yoga-unveiled/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T113000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Unveiled (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:Join us the morning of May 11th at 10:00 AM EDT as Linda Carl explores the dangers of yoga in her newest book\, Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light. \nThe morning-time talk is for those with alternative work schedules from the “normal” 9-to-5. The session will include a coffee social\, and will be held in-person only. \n___________________ \nMay 11th Schedule: \n\n9:30 AM: Doors open for check-in and coffee social\n10:00 AM: Presentation by Linda Carl\n11:00 AM: Buy Linda’s book and get it signed\n\n\nFor nearly twenty years\, Linda Carl lived and breathed yoga. She taught it\, practiced it\, promoted it\, and truly believed she was helping people find peace. Then\, after one terrifying event\, everything slowly began to change. A spiritual awakening unfolded that shattered her assumptions\, exposed the hidden forces behind yoga’s serene façade\, and ultimately led her back to God: the mercy of Christ. \nThis powerful book throws back the curtain on what yoga really is — its religious origins\, its spiritual dangers\, and the misleading philosophies it has helped weave into American culture. Today\, thirty-six million Americans practice yoga believing it offers mental clarity\, emotional balance\, and physical wellness. But few understand that yoga is\, at its core\, a Hindu spiritual system designed to awaken forces incompatible with the Christian faith. \nDrawing from years of research\, personal experience\, Scripture\, and the words of Hindu teachers themselves\, Linda reveals how yoga’s postures\, mantras\, breathing practices\, and meditative techniques are not neutral — they are acts of devotion to other gods. She shows why even “yoga as exercise” can open spiritual doors Christians are never meant to open. \nAlong the way\, Linda exposes the troubling beliefs of yoga instructors in the West\, the seductive lure of “energy healing” practices such as Reiki\, and the subtle idolatry embedded in language about the “divine\,” “the universe\,” and “spiritual energy.” \nYet this book is far more than just a warning. It is an electrifying testimony of deliverance. \nWith disarming honesty and deep compassion\, Linda recounts how Christ rescued her\, healed her\, and filled the emptiness yoga could never reach. She offers a clear side-by-side comparison of yoga’s teachings and the truths of the Catholic Faith\, helping readers discern rightly and avoid spiritual harm. \nMost importantly\, she points the way forward — to Christ-centered prayer\, holy stillness\, reverence for the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit\, and the peace that comes not from self-emptying techniques but from surrender to the living God. \nIf you desire physical well-being without jeopardizing your soul; if you’ve struggled with confusion\, anxiety\, or spiritual darkness; or if you simply long for authentic peace and harmony\, this book is your guide. \nLinda Carl’s story will shake you\, steady you\, and ultimately refresh you in the liberating power of God’s love.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/yoga-unveiled-morning-session/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
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CREATED:20260325T192758Z
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SUMMARY:El Araj (Bethsaida) Excavation: The Lost City of the Apostles Discovered
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, archeologists have made a monumental\, once-in-a-life-time discovery at a significant archeological excavation in northern Israel in Galilee. The site is called El Araj. It was theorized to be biblical Bethsaida\, the ancient home to Saint Peter\, the “Chief of the Apostles and Keeper of the Keys of Heaven\,” as well as his brother St. Andrew and St. Phillip. \nSo what is this evidence that proves this is Bethsaida? \nOn Tuesday\, March 5 at 6:30 PM EDT\, the CIC welcomes the Academic Director of the El Araj Excavation Project\, Dr. R. Steven Notley\, for a presentation. Dr. Notley will walk us through the finds by his team at El Araj and the evidence that this town is the home of St. Peter and the place where Jesus performed a number of His miracles\, including the feeding of the 5\,000 and walking on water. \nIntroducing Dr. Notley will be Melissa Overmyer\, a dynamic Catholic evangelizer\, who had the honor of digging with the archeologists one summer at El Araj. Melissa will share her personal testimony as a Catholic encountering these finds in Bethsaida. \nThis program will be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream. \nRSVP to join this program in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________\nMay 5th Schedule: \n\n6:15 PM: Doors open for check-in\n6:30 PM: Presentation with Dr. Steven Notley and Melissa Overmyer (This portion of the evening is offered for both in-person and livestream participation.)\n7:30 PM: Light happy (half) hour social\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/el-araj-bethsaida/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260211T155320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T155320Z
UID:5684-1777917600-1777924800@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom\, Self-Mastery\, and Holy Purity
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on May 4 at 6:00 PM EDT as Fr. Carter Griffin gives a talk on his book\, Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom\, Self-Mastery\, and Holy Purity.  \nBefore his presentation\, Fr. Griffin will celebrate Mass in the CIC chapel at 5:15 PM EDT. \nAbout the Book: \nYou were made for greatness—but the culture around you is trying to convince you otherwise. The permissive sexual wisdom of our time has failed. In a world hijacked by half-truths about freedom\, love\, and masculinity\, young men are caught in a battle for their hearts. The good news: You don’t have to settle for addiction\, shame\, or mediocrity. You were made for more. \nThis is your field manual for the fight ahead—a clear\, practical\, roadmap to authentic masculinity and self-mastery. Drawing on timeless wisdom and real-world pastoral experience\, Fr. Carter Griffin offers tried-and-true tactics to understand the battlefield\, break free from cycles of shame and addiction\, lead a more flourishing life\, and rediscover the joy of loving as God intended. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________\nMay 4th Schedule: \n\n5:00 PM Doors open for check-in\n5:15 PM Mass\n6:00 PM Book talk and Q&A by Fr. Carter Griffin\n7:00 PM Booksigning and light happy hour\n8:00 PM Event concludes
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/reclaimed-win-the-war/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260212T175302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T185206Z
UID:5705-1777629600-1777633200@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Living the Blessed Life with Melissa Overmyer (Morning Session)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join evangelist\, writer\, and speaker\, Melissa Overmyer\, for a presentation of her book\, Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy\, on Friday morning\, May 1\, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. After the talk\, stay for a booksigning with Melissa. Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nThe morning-time talk is for those with alternative work schedules from the “normal” 9-to-5. The session will include a coffee social\, and will be held in-person only. \n___________________\nMay 1st Schedule: \n\n9:30 AM: Doors open for check-in and coffee social\n10:00 AM: Presentation by Melissa Overmyer\n11:00 AM: Buy Melissa’s book and get it signed\n\n\nAbout the Book:\n“Turn on your TV\, surf the web\, or read a book; everyone is searching for happiness\, and everyone is engaged in some way with a strategy to acquire it. Melissa Overmyer highlights seven ways\, or seven portals\, if you will\, to experience and live the blessed life\, and discover what the world is searching for\, but even better. Melissa’s message is accessible\, practical\, scriptural\, and doable.”\n–Jeff Cavins \nIn a world that promises happiness through success\, relationships\, and comfort\, many still find themselves restless and unfulfilled. Living the Blessed Life reveals a deeper truth affirmed by both science and the Catholic faith: lasting happiness flows from love\, and love finds its source in God. \nDrawing from modern research on happiness\, Scripture\, the teachings of the Catholic Church\, and the lives of the saints\, author Melissa Overmyer unveils seven transformative keys that will deepen your faith and fill your life with authentic joy. Through the “Blessed” framework—Beauty\, Laughter\, Encounter\, Song\, Silence\, Engage\, and Distinct—you’ll discover how to: \n\nUncover how deeply God loves you and how this changes everything\nChoose joy as a daily practice rooted in faith and trust in God\nLearn to trust God’s plan even in difficult circumstances\nNurture your body\, mind\, and spirit through habits that honor God and support true wellness\nExperience deep enjoyment\, satisfaction\, and meaning in everyday moments\nEmbrace practices rooted in Scripture and Church teaching\n\nLiving the Blessed Life is a seven-week personal retreat designed to leave you more joyful and grounded\, with daily reflections\, journaling space\, and morning and evening prayer prompts enriched by timeless wisdom from Scripture and the saints. \nBlending practical tools with deep spiritual truth\, this book offers a clear path for anyone seeking to deepen their faith or rediscover the authentic joy and happiness their heart truly desires. \nLiving Your Blessed Life is available for purchase at the Catholic Information Center’s bookstore.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/living-the-blessed-life-morning/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260409T172209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T172540Z
UID:5817-1777312800-1777318200@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Party of One: Can a Women’s & Gender Studies Program Be Faithful to the Magisterium?
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, April 27\, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT for “Party of One: Can a Women’s & Gender Studies Program Be Faithful to the Magisterium?” This presentation will explore the University of St. Thomas’ (Houston) Master’s in Catholic Women’s and Gender Studies through their Nesti Center for Faith and Culture. The University states that this program\, which explore contemporary questions of gender and sexuality is informed by Catholic teaching about the human person and the lone program faithful to the Church. Is this possible? \nOur presenters are: \n\nMary Eberstadt – Panula Chair in Christian Culture at the Catholic Information Center in Washington D.C. and is Senior Research Fellow at the Faith & Reason Institute\nLeah Jacobson – Program Manager at the University of St. Thomas in Houston\nDr. Eileen Reuter – Research Fellow for the Nesti Center for Faith and Culture at the University of St Thomas (Houston)\n\nThis discussion will be offered by in-person and virtually through a livestream. \nAfter the program\, we invite you to stay for a happy (half) hour social. \n___________________\nApril 27th Schedule: \n\n5:45 PM: Doors open for check-in\n6:00 PM: “Party of One” panel discussion (this portion of the evening will be offered in-person and virtually through the livestream)\n7:00 PM Light happy (half) hour\n7:30 PM: Evening concludes
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/party-of-one/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260211T152546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T185625Z
UID:5680-1777042800-1777048200@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:The Shroud of Turin in the Third Millennium?
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on April 24 at 3:00 PM EDT as Dr. Cheryl White presents her latest book\, and explores how the Shroud of Turin blends historical\, scientific\, philosophical\, and theological inquiry to challenge assumptions about what we can truly know regarding the artifact’s origin\, significance\, and meaning. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \nThe Shroud of Turin in the Third Millennium? will be available to purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \n\n\n“The Shroud of Turin is an artifact unlike any other that presents numerous philosophical challenges to what we can know and how we can know it. This book explores the Shroud in a way unlike any other work – for it invites the inquirer to contemplate not only the image on the Shroud\, but how we can come to certainty of knowledge and what that knowledge might mean. Starting from a simple length of linen\, Cheryl White explores where archaeological enigma\, philosophical inquiry\, and theological mystery meet. Shunning sensationalism\, her book refuses to take sides for or against the Shroud of Turin’s authenticity. White challenges our assumptions: the naïve trust in pre-packaged scientific verdicts—radiocarbon dating among them—as well as the temptation to proclaim an ultimate proof of the Resurrection. With clarity and humility\, she invites us to contemplate the truth the Shroud of Turin reflects—a mirror of the Gospel.”\n\n-Tristan Casabianca\, Shroud of Turin Scholar and Researcher \n\n___________________ \n\n\n“Like an impartial umpire\, Dr. White fairly assesses various indirect references from the past and takes us to school on how the historical method really works. She applies the same objective analysis to the vast amount of scientific investigation and what science reveals or fails to reveal. The reader will be enlightened by learning things not previously known or understood\, humbled by the objective challenge of our own suppositions\, and yet more enthralled than ever with the mystery\, meaning and message of the Shroud and what it portends for the future.” \n\n-Russ Breault\, President of Shroud of Turin Education Project\, Inc. and Author of “Shroud Encounter”\n\n___________________ \n\n“Dr. White\, in a book unlike any other on the Shroud\, masterly provides unique insights into historical\, theological\, scientific and epistemological aspects of the intriguing mystery of the Shroud of Turin\, a cloth with profound implications for faith\, reason\, and science. This book needs to be in the collection of any serious researcher of the Shroud.”\n\n– Joe Marino\, President of Shroud of Turin Education and Research Association\n___________________\nApril 24th Schedule: \n\n2:45 PM Check-in\n3:00 PM Book talk by Dr. Cheryl White\n4:00 PM Booksigning and coffee social\n4:30 PM Event concludes
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-shroud-of-turin-in-the-third-millenium/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260331T181901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173300Z
UID:5801-1776362400-1776369600@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:No Priests Left
DESCRIPTION:The Catholic faithful in Ukraine are facing religious persecution in the occupied zones. Awareness is the first step toward advocacy—so that the suffering of our Catholic brothers and sisters behind the front lines is not forgotten. \nThe CIC and our co-sponsors\, the Saint Gabriel Institute and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation\, invite you to view a powerful short film\, No Priests Left\, which explores the persecution of Catholic priests under Russian occupation in Ukraine on Thursday\, April 16\, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. This short film is part of the documentary\, A Faith Under Siege\, that explores Russia’s crackdown on Ukrainian Christians in occupied Ukraine. \nThe film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with producers of the film: Steven E. Moore\, Anna Shvetsova\, and Sarah Makin. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n\nApril 16th Schedule: \n\n5:45 PM: Doors open for check-in\n6:00 PM: Film screening of “No Priests Left” and panel discussion (this portion of the night will be offered through the livestream)\n7:30 PM: Happy (half) hour\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\n\nThank you to the Saint Gabriel Institute and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation for co-sponsoring this program.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/no-priests-left/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Gabriel Institute":MAILTO:admin@stgabrielinstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260212T161824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193538Z
UID:5703-1774627200-1774629000@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross - 3/27/2026
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Jesus on the 14 Stations of the Cross\, a devotion that reflects on His suffering and redemption.  \nWe invite you to join the CIC’s Lenten Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays at 4:00 PM: \n\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nFebruary 27\, 2026\nMarch 6\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nMarch 20 2026\nMarch 27\, 2026\n\nIn-person only. \nOur dedicated prayer volunteers will lead us through The Way of the Cross by St. Josemaría Escrivá.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-3-27-26/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260212T161900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193512Z
UID:5702-1774022400-1774024200@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross - 3/20/2026
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Jesus on the 14 Stations of the Cross\, a devotion that reflects on His suffering and redemption.  \nWe invite you to join the CIC’s Lenten Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays at 4:00 PM: \n\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nFebruary 27\, 2026\nMarch 6\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nMarch 20 2026\nMarch 27\, 2026\n\nIn-person only. \nOur dedicated prayer volunteers will lead us through The Way of the Cross by St. Josemaría Escrivá.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-3-20-26/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260310T165432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170412Z
UID:5756-1773946800-1773954000@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:"Godsplaining" with Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe\, OP and Fr. Gregory Pine\, OP
DESCRIPTION:The CIC and our co-sponsor Young Catholic Professionals – Washington\, DC invite you to join us and Godsplaining hosts\, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe\, OP and Fr. Gregory Pine\, OP\, for a recording of their  podcast on Saint Joseph as the Terror of Demons. The night will be accompanied by a celebration of Saint Joseph on his feast day and an opportunity to buy Fr. Briscoe’s and Fr. Pine’s recent books and get them signed by the authors. \nThis event takes place on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026 starting at 7:00 PM EDT at the Catholic Information Center. The podcast recording welcomes both in-person and livestream attendees. \n___________________\nMarch 19th Schedule: \n\n7:00 PM: Doors open for check-in\n7:30 PM: Fr. Briscoe and Fr. Pine record “Godsplaining” episode on Saint Joseph\, the Terror of Demons (this portion of the night will be offered through the livestream)\n8:00 PM: Booksigning of the Fathers’ new books and continue with the celebration of Saint Joseph\n9:00 PM: Event concludes\n\nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \nThank you to YCP-DC for co-sponsoring this special program!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/godsplaining-saint-joseph/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Young Catholic Professionals - Washington%2C DC Chapter":MAILTO:info@ycpwashingtondc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T163000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260212T161949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193447Z
UID:5701-1773417600-1773419400@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross - 3/13/2026
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Jesus on the 14 Stations of the Cross\, a devotion that reflects on His suffering and redemption.  \nWe invite you to join the CIC’s Lenten Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays at 4:00 PM: \n\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nFebruary 27\, 2026\nMarch 6\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nMarch 20 2026\nMarch 27\, 2026\n\nIn-person only. \nOur dedicated prayer volunteers will lead us through The Way of the Cross by St. Josemaría Escrivá.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-3-13-26/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260212T153105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214744Z
UID:5690-1773338400-1773345600@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Living the Blessed Life
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join evangelist\, writer\, and speaker\, Melissa Overmyer\, for a presentation of her book\, Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy\, on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. After the talk\, stay for a booksigning with Melissa and a light happy hour. Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________\nMarch 12th Schedule: \n\n5:45 PM Doors open for check-in\n6:00 PM Book talk by Melissa Overmyer\n7:00 PM Booksigning and light happy hour\n8:00 PM Event concludes\n\n“Turn on your TV\, surf the web\, or read a book; everyone is searching for happiness\, and everyone is engaged in some way with a strategy to acquire it. Melissa Overmyer highlights seven ways\, or seven portals\, if you will\, to experience and live the blessed life\, and discover what the world is searching for\, but even better. Melissa’s message is accessible\, practical\, scriptural\, and doable.”\n–Jeff Cavins
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/living-the-blessed-life/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T163000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260212T161936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T191804Z
UID:5700-1772812800-1772814600@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross - 3/6/2026
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Jesus on the 14 Stations of the Cross\, a devotion that reflects on His suffering and redemption.  \nWe invite you to join the CIC’s Lenten Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays at 4:00 PM: \n\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nFebruary 27\, 2026\nMarch 6\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nMarch 20 2026\nMarch 27\, 2026\n\nIn-person only. \nOur dedicated prayer volunteers will lead us through The Way of the Cross by St. Josemaría Escrivá. \n \n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-3-6-26/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260212T162009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193603Z
UID:5699-1772208000-1772209800@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross - 2/27/2026
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Jesus on the 14 Stations of the Cross\, a devotion that reflects on His suffering and redemption.  \nWe invite you to join the CIC’s Lenten Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays at 4:00 PM: \n\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nFebruary 27\, 2026\nMarch 6\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nMarch 20 2026\nMarch 27\, 2026\n\nOur dedicated prayer volunteers will lead us through The Way of the Cross by St. Josemaría Escrivá. \n \nIn-person only.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-2-27-26/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T163000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20260212T161917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193645Z
UID:5696-1771603200-1771605000@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross - 2/20/2026
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Jesus on the 14 Stations of the Cross\, a devotion that reflects on His suffering and redemption.  \nWe invite you to join the CIC’s Lenten Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays at 4:00 PM: \n\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nFebruary 27\, 2026\nMarch 6\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nMarch 20 2026\nMarch 27\, 2026\n\nIn-person only. \nOur dedicated prayer volunteers will lead us through The Way of the Cross by St. Josemaría Escrivá.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-2-20-26/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20230601T213346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T225534Z
UID:3961-1686927600-1686934800@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:József Cardinal Mindszenty: Memoirs
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us and our co-sponsor\, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation\, on Friday\, June 16th (3:00-5:00pm) for a presentation\, interview\, and book signing of József Cardinal Mindszenty’s Memoirs with author Daniel J. Mahoney at the Victims of Communism Museum. \nPLEASE NOTE: This event WILL NOT take place at the CIC\, but rather at the VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MUSEUM located at 900 15TH STREET NW\, WASHINGTON\, DC. \nThe event will include a presentation by Dr. Mahoney on Cardinal Mindszenty (1892-1975)\, who was one of the anti-totalitarian titans of the twentieth century. The Hungarian Cardinal\, now named Venerable by the Catholic Church\, tenaciously defended human dignity and religious freedom against the totalitarian movements and regimes that subjugated east-central Europe during the worst years of the twentieth century. As the late Cardinal George Pell has testified\, “The memoirs of Cardinal Mindszenty are enthralling\, evidence of a terrible time\, to be set with Solzhenitsyn’s tales of the Gulag.” But like Solzhenitsyn’s work\, Mindszenty’s Memoirs also provide a witness to fidelity and hope. \nThe book includes a foreword by Joseph Pearce and an introduction by Dr. Mahoney. These moving Memoirs reveal the full story of the legendary hero-priest who has come to be regarded as a symbol of Christian and national resistance to communism. \nDr. Mahoney’s presentation will be followed by an interview\, including a Q&A period. The event will conclude with a book signing. \nPlease register to attend through the Victims of Communism registration page!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/vocmindszenty/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20221202T175406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T175426Z
UID:3384-1671127200-1671134400@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:2022 Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to invite you to our 2022 CIC Christmas Party! \n6:00-8:00 pm  Christmas treats and refreshments in our newly renovated space \n \nRegistration is required for the evening reception. These receptions are free and open to the public.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/2022-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20220901T162254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T162321Z
UID:3293-1668103200-1668110400@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa
DESCRIPTION:From a trusted advisor and devoted friend of Mother Teresa comes an extraordinary firsthand account of the miraculous woman behind the saint. \nMother Teresa was one of the most admired women of the 20th century\, and her memory continues to inspire charitable work around the world. She believed the greatest need of a human being is to love and be loved. In 1948\, she founded the Missionaries of Charity to work directly with the very poorest of Calcutta. From the efforts of one woman entering the slums of Entally\, the Missionaries of Charity grew into an organization operating soup kitchens\, health clinics\, hospices\, and shelters in 139 countries\, at no cost to any government or to those served. In 2016\, she became Saint Teresa of Calcutta. \nAuthor Jim Towey had been a high-flying Congressional staffer and lawyer in the 1980s until a brief meeting with Mother Teresa illuminated the emptiness of his life. He began volunteering at one of her soup kitchens and using his legal skills and political connections to help the Missionaries of Charity. When Mother Teresa suggested he take shifts at her AIDS hospice\, Towey realized he was all in. Soon\, he gave up his job and possessions and became a full-time volunteer for Mother Teresa. He traveled with her frequently\, arranged her meetings with politicians\, and handled many of her legal affairs. \nTo Love and Be Loved is a firsthand account of Mother Teresa’s last years\, and the first book ever to detail her dealings with worldly matters. We see her gracefully navigate the opportunities and challenges of leadership\, the perils of celebrity\, and the humiliations and triumphs of aging. We also catch her indulging in chocolate ice cream\, making jokes about mini-skirts\, and telling the President of the United States he’s wrong. Above all\, we see her extraordinary devotion to God and to the very poorest of His children. Mother Teresa taught Towey to be more prayerful\, less selfish\, more humble\, less worldly\, more in love with God\, and less in love with himself. Her lessons are here for all to share. \n  \n\nThis event will take place in our newly renovated space on the ground floor! The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. A book signing and light reception will follow the lecture.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/to-love-and-be-loved-a-personal-portrait-of-mother-teresa/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T200000
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CREATED:20220901T160659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T161022Z
UID:3290-1665597600-1665604800@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II
DESCRIPTION:A leading Catholic intellectual explains why the teachings of the Second Vatican Council are essential to the Church’s future—and the world’s \nThe Second Vatican Council (1962–1965) was the most important Catholic event in the past five hundred years. Yet sixty years after its opening on October 11\, 1962\, its meaning remains sharply contested and its promise unfulfilled. \nIn To Sanctify the World\, George Weigel explains the necessity of Vatican II and explores the continuing relevance of its teaching in a world seeking a deeper experience of freedom than personal willfulness. The Council’s texts are also a critical resource for the Catholic Church as it lives out its original\, Christ-centered evangelical purpose. \nWritten with insight and verve\, To Sanctify the World recovers the true meaning of Vatican II as the template for a Catholicism that can propose a path toward genuine human dignity and social solidarity. \n  \n\nThis event will take place in our newly renovated space on the ground floor! The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. A book signing and light reception will follow the lecture.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/to-sanctify-the-world-the-vital-legacy-of-vatican-ii/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20220901T133233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T133317Z
UID:3284-1665079200-1665086400@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Last Summer Boys
DESCRIPTION:In this rapturous coming-of-age debut\, a naive-yet-determined Appalachian boy will go to any length to save his family over the course of one life-changing summer. \n“If you’re famous\, you don’t have to go to war.” \nSummer 1968. When thirteen-year-old Jack Elliot overhears the barbershop men grousing\, he devises a secret plan to keep his oldest brother\, Pete\, from the draft. If famous boys don’t go to war\, he’ll make his brother their small town’s biggest celebrity. Jack gets unexpected help when his book-smart cousin Frankie arrives in their rural Pennsylvania town for the summer. Together\, they convince Jack’s brothers to lead an expedition to find a fighter jet that crashed many winters ago―the perfect adventure to make Pete a hero. \nBut with a greedy developer determined to flood their valley\, a beautiful girl occupying his middle brother’s attentions\, a wild motorcycle gang causing trouble in town\, and a disturbed neighbor setting fires\, Jack realizes it isn’t just Pete who needs saving. \nSet during a single\, tumultuous summer\, this beautifully told tale is a heartwarming tribute to innocence\, first love\, and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood. \n  \n\nThis event will take place in our newly renovated space on the ground floor! The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. A book signing and light reception will follow the lecture.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/last-summer-boys/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20220907T201321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T201321Z
UID:3302-1663779600-1663786800@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Grand Reopening
DESCRIPTION:We are so happy to tell you that the new and improved CIC will reopen its doors to the public on Wednesday\, September 21st!  \nWe have two opportunities that day for you to celebrate with us and see the new space: \n\n12:00 pm-2:00 pm: Noon Mass and brunch reception\n5:00 pm-7:00 pm: Open house reception and toast\n\nThe CIC could not have completed this effort without you\, and we hope that you will be able to celebrate this milestone with us on September 21st! \n  \n\nThese receptions are free and open to the public. Registration is required.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/grand-reopening/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20220531T140242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T140510Z
UID:3247-1656522000-1656529200@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing
DESCRIPTION:The political philosopher Ryan T. Anderson\, bestselling author of When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment\, teams up with the pro-life journalist Alexandra DeSanctis to expose the catastrophic failure—social\, political\, legal\, and personal—of legalized abortion. \nSchedule:\n5:00pm-Happy Hour\n6:00pm- Lecture\n7:00pm-Event Ends\nRegistration for this event closes at 12pm on June 29th.\nTo access the roof\, please enter through the main lobby at 1501 K Street. A CIC staff member will check you in and guide you to the elevators. \nRAIN LOCATION: Catholic Information Center\, Suite 220 \n  \nWith the Supreme Court returning abortion law to the democratic process\, a powerful new book reframes the coming debate: Our fifty-year experiment with unlimited abortion has harmed everyone—even its most passionate proponents. \nWomen\, men\, families\, the law\, politics\, medicine\, the media—and\, of course\, children (born and unborn)—have all been brutalized by the culture of death fostered by Roe v. Wade. \nAbortion hollows out marriage and the family. It undermines the rule of law and corrupts our political system. It turns healers into executioners and “women’s health” into a euphemism for extermination. \nRyan T. Anderson\, a compelling and reasoned voice in our most contentious cultural debates\, and the pro-life journalist Alexandra DeSanctis expose the false promises of the abortion movement and explain why it has made everything worse. Five decades after Roe\, everyone has an opinion about abortion. But after reading Tearing Us Apart\, no one will think about it in the same way.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/tearing-us-apart-how-abortion-harms-everything-and-solves-nothing/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center-Rooftop\, 1501 K Street NW Suite 175\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T095313
CREATED:20220602T131948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T131948Z
UID:3253-1656352800-1656360000@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:The Trinity: On the Nature and Mystery of the One God
DESCRIPTION:The Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. What can we say about the divine nature\, and what does it mean to say that God is Father\, Son\, Holy Spirit\, three persons who are one in being? In this book\, best selling author Thomas Joseph White\, OP\, examines the development of early Christian reflection on the Trinity\, arguing that essential contributions of Patristic theology are preserved and expanded in the thought of Thomas Aquinas. \nBy focusing on Aquinas’ theology of the divine nature as well as his treatment of divine personhood\, White explores in depth the mystery of Trinitarian monotheism. The Trinity: On the Nature and Mystery of the One God also engages with influential proposals of modern theologians on major topics such as Trinitarian creation\, Incarnation and crucifixion\, and presents creative engagements with these topics. Ultimately any theology of the cross is also a theology of the Trinity\, and this book seeks to illustrate how the human life\, death\, and resurrection of Jesus reveal the inner life of God as Trinity. \nSchedule:\n6:00pm-Lecture\n7:00pm- Reception\n8:00pm-Event Ends\nTo access the event\, please enter through the main lobby at 1501 K Street. A CIC staff member will check you in and guide you to the elevators.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-trinity-on-the-nature-and-mystery-of-the-one-god/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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