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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
CREATED:20260212T153105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214744Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
CREATED:20260203T194301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T193637Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Mini-Retreat with Fr. Mark Mannion (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join CIC Assistant Chaplain Fr. Mark Mannion for our upcoming Lenten mini-retreat on Saturday\, February 28\, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST. Fr. Mark will walk you through how all the virtues are contained in Christ’s Cross and how we can put this into our daily practice throughout Lent. Father will also examine how we too can save souls by living Jesus’s passion. What does all this look like? Register\, and join us for this special morning of recollection. \nFeb. 28th Mini-Retreat Schedule: \n\n8:30 am: Doors open for attendee check-in plus a morning social with coffee and light refreshments\n9:00 am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament\n9:00 am: Confessions offered through the end of the retreat\n9:10 am:  Meditation 1 — “The Cross Exemplifies Every Virtue”: A Practical Reflection” – Saint Thomas”\n9:30 am: Eucharistic Adoration and Silent Prayer\n10:00 am: Meditation 2 — “Living the Passion with Jesus: Saving Souls”\n10:30 am: Coffee Break\n10:45 am: Rosary — prayer of the Sorrowful Mysteries and final reflection time\n11:15 am: Benediction and transition for Mass\n11:30am: Daily Mass\nNoon: Mini-Retreat concludes\n\nThis retreat is free to the public\, but please R.S.V.P. if you plan to attend. \nAttendance for the retreat is in-person only. It will not be livestreamed. \n\nThe closest Metro stops near the CIC are McPherson Square (Orange\, Blue\, and Silver lines) and Farragut North (Red line). The CIC building’s garage is closed on Saturday mornings\, but street parking is available.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/2026-lenten-mini-retreat/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T163251Z
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SUMMARY:Why Our Lady Loved to Read
DESCRIPTION:In European art from the Middle Ages and Renaissance\, the Virgin Mary is frequently pictured with a book\, especially at the Annunciation\, when the angel Gabriel arrives to announce her pregnancy. What is the meaning of this book?  This lecture examines sources from the Christian tradition to try to answer this question. \nThe CIC and the Thomistic Institute invite you to join Dr. Zena Hitz for her discussion on “Why Our Lady Loved to Read.” This program takes place on Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 at the Catholic Information Center at 7:00 PM EST. \nRegister to attend either in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. \nFebruary 25th Schedule: \n\n6:45 pm: Doors open for registrant check-in\n7:00 pm: “Why Our Lady Loved to Read” presentation (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n8:00 pm: Light happy hour social\n9:00 pm: Evening Concludes\n\nThe CIC thanks the Thomistic Institute for co-sponsoring this event. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/ti-lady-loved-to-read/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T163000
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CREATED:20260212T161917Z
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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:20260213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
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SUMMARY:What Binds Marriage Forever
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on February 13 at 3:00 PM EST as Dr. Jonathan Bieler outlines Austrian author Ida Friederike Görres’s What Binds Marriage Forever\, which has a new English translation by Jennifer S. Bryson being released. He is an assistant professor of patrology and systematic theology at Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage & Family at The Catholic University of America. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \nGörres’s What Binds Marriage Forever is a startlingly relevant and engaging defense of the indissolubility of marriage. Görres reflects on the nature of marriage in relation to human anthropology. She presents her case with a sensitive and realistic view of the sometimes lovely\, sometimes challenging relations in marriage between a man and a woman. \nAgainst those who claim that indissolubility is “unnatural\,” Görres demonstrates how the Church’s teaching balances eros and kinship\, the two main poles of intimacy found in human cultures. Görres explains how the Catholic sacrament of marriage elevates the significance of the marriage bond\, even in cases of unwilled infertility. \nIndissolubility\, argues Görres\, uniquely supports the emergence of wholesome love within marriage. For those who may be struggling\, she offers precious insights. Along the way\, Görres reveals how efforts to undermine the Church’s teaching on marriage are linked to broader attempts to unmoor Catholic theology at its roots.​ \nGörres’s valuable contribution to modern debates about marriage was first published in 1971\, when the sexual revolution was transitioning from a threat at the walls of the Church to a mindset some were attempting to smuggle inside. Today\, as marriage faces ever more challenges and debates within the Church continue\, What Binds Marriage Forever\, forgotten for over fifty years\, is now available in English translation for the first time. \nIda Friederike Görres (1901–1971) was a prominent Catholic writer in German-speaking Europe. In his eulogy for her\, Fr. Joseph Ratzinger praised how Görres “spoke with an insightful certainty and a fearlessness about the pressing questions and tasks of the Church today.” In 2025\, Bishop Erik Varden called her\, “A crucial voice for the present moment.” \nIn his introduction\, Jonathan Bieler highlights the book’s central themes and he will do the same during this program. For this English edition\, the translator has added a study guide with questions for personal reflection\, classroom use\, and book clubs. \nView the book’s trailer. \nRead this interview with translator Jennifer Bryson by the Catholic University of America Press. \nFebruary 13th Schedule: \n\n3:00 PM: Presentation begins – this portion of the afternoon will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream\n4:00 PM: Coffee social and a chance to buy the book\n4:30 PM: Afternoon concludes\n\n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/what-binds-marriage-forever/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T200000
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SUMMARY:Seeking the Spirit Within
DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of breathing to draw closer to God. \nYou are invited to join author Shereen Yusuff for the launch of her new book\, Seeking the Spirit Within: Experiencing Union with God Through Breath\, on Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. After the talk\, stay for a booksigning with Shereen and a light happy hour. Seeking the Spirit Within will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nRSVP to attend the presentation either in-person or virtually through the livestream. \nFebruary 3rd Schedule: \n\n5:45 PM: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 PM: “Seeking the Spirit Within” presentation – this portion of the program will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream\n7:00 PM: Booksigning and light happy hour\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\n\nAbout the Book: \nAuthor Shereen Yusuff\, a certified breath and movement coach\, has created a step-by-step guide that offers healing for your body and soul—and it all begins with your next breath. \n“Shereen’s journey is amazing\, led by the wind\, the carrier of God’s holiness. Keep on\, Shereen\, serene and clear\, strong and humble.” \n—Wim Hof\, the Iceman \nEach breath is an invitation and an opportunity to rediscover we are meant for more than mere survival: we are meant to be alive. When God filled us with His own breath\, He chose our lungs to hold us together as body and soul\, creatures who are miraculously the very dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. And yet we often live divided\, disconnected from ourselves\, our bodies\, and Godʼs presence within us. But there is another way. \nIn Seeking the Spirit Within\, Shereen Yusuff\, a certified breath and movement coach and Benedictine oblate\, offers exercises that teach readers anew to pay attention\, breathe\, and pray. She demonstrates that itʼs impossible to care for the body without caring for the soul and that the deepest source of our healing is Christ in us. \nEach chapter of the book carefully guides readers in a practice of spiritual reflections inspired by Scripture\, breathing and attention exercises\, and reflection questions. With Yusuff’s guidance\, readers will: \n\nunderstand the scientific and spiritual reasons why intentional breathing is both physically and spiritually healing\npractice self-examination\ngrow comfortable with discomfort\nlearn to rest more deeply\nconnect with Godʼs infinite love\n\nSeeking the Spirit Within is for any reader yearning for intimacy with God and a seamless integration of physical and spiritual wellness.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/seeking-the-spirit-within/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130
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SUMMARY:Freely Sober (POSTPONED)
DESCRIPTION:1/27/2026 Announcement: Because of the winter storm issues that have emerged\, this event is postponed to a to-be-decided date in the spring.\nFill out the form to be contacted when the new date is announced.\n\nJoin author Ericka Anderson and Kathryn Lopez at the CIC for a discussion of Anderson’s new book\, Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith. Their conversation will explore the Christian (both Catholic and Protestant) woman’s relationships with alcohol. \nAfter the talk\, stay for a booksigning and a light happy (half) hour\, featuring a couple of fun mocktails from Michael Foley’s Abstaining with the Saints. \nRSVP to attend either in-person or virtually through the livestream. \nSchedule: \n\n6:45 PM: Doors open for registrant check-in\n7:00 PM: “Freely Sober” presentation – this portion of the afternoon will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream\n8:00 PM: Booksigning and light happy (half) hour\n8:30 PM: Evening concludes\n\n\nAbout the Book: \n“Andersen offers important insights on how women’s relationships with alcohol are shifting as they grapple with increased pressures at home and work\, and her approach wisely utilizes faith as a recovery tool without positioning it as a cure-all… Women of faith will be empowered.”―Publishers Weekly Review\, September 2025 \nGet Honest about Your Relationship with Alcohol \nSharing a drink with friends or a glass of wine at dinner can be a nice way to enjoy God’s good gifts. But what if these casual enjoyments turn into unhealthy habits? For many\, drinking can easily become a dysfunctional coping mechanism or a dependency that’s difficult to break. \nIn Freely Sober\, Ericka Andersen invites Christian women to reconsider their relationship with alcohol from a posture of honesty\, curiosity\, and self-compassion\, offering empowering knowledge and trusted recovery principles for those curious about sobriety or seeking a way out of a habitual or destructive relationship with alcohol. \nAndersen vulnerably shares her own story of sobriety\, reflecting on how her private drinking habits began impacting her faith and life. Through her honest account\, she opens the door for sober curious women of faith to explore their drinking patterns and see clearly to choose what’s best for them. \nFreely Sober features: \n\nPractical Tools for Growth: Includes reflection questions\, action steps\, and assessments designed to help readers see alcohol more clearly\nFaith-Based Guidance: Invites readers to draw closer to God in their sobriety journeys\, leaning on the Holy Spirit and a supportive community for encouragement and accountability\nAccessible for a Variety of Stages: Great for those who are sober curious\, questioning their habits\, or who want to dig deeper into how alcohol affects their life and faith\n\nFreely Sober charts a pathway to new habits\, healing\, and spiritual renewal through God’s abundant grace for those looking for change. Whether you’re struggling yourself with grey area drinking\, are looking to support a friend or family member\, or are a ministry leader looking for resources\, Freely Sober offers wisdom and guidance for a way forward to freedom. \n“You are free to decide―honestly\, thoughtfully―whether your life is better with or without it. You don’t have to quit. You don’t have to cut back. But you can. And you can do it on your own terms\, not because anyone told you to\, but because you’re free to choose what serves you best. You can be freely sober.” \n– Ericka Andersen\, Freely Sober
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/freely-sober/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
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SUMMARY:"Military Chaplaincy: Current Realities and Ideas for Reform" with Archbishop Timothy Broglio
DESCRIPTION:Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio will discuss the current state of the Catholic Chaplaincy in the U.S. Military\, highlighting its mission\, challenges\, and role in supporting service members and their families. He will also offer brief commentary on recent remarks by Pete Hegseth\, providing a Catholic perspective on faith\, leadership\, and military service. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Napa Institute. \n\n5:00 PM: Doors open for registrant check-in\n5:15 PM: Holy Mass\n6:00 PM: Talk from His Excellency\, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio – this portion of the evening will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream\n6:45 PM: Reception\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/military-chaplaincy/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
CREATED:20251217T212535Z
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SUMMARY:Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy
DESCRIPTION:“The Church’s teaching on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy is not merely an invitation to volunteer but rather a holy and joyful call to reorder our lives according to the wisdom of Christ.”\n–Fr. Mark-Mary Ames\, CFR\n\nFr. Mark-Mary Ames\, CFR will lead a discussion with authors Elizabeth Marcolini and Neena Gaynor on their new book\, Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy. The program takes place at the CIC on Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This book will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore as will be Fr. Mark-Mary’s previous publications. \nFr. Ames will also offer Mass at 6:10 PM. \nJanuary 22nd Schedule: \n\n6:00 PM: Doors open for Registrant check-in\n6:10 PM: Daily Mass celebrated by Fr. Mark-Mark Ames\, CFR\n7:00 PM: Discussion on Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy – this portion of the evening will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream\n8:00 PM: Booksigning with the authors and a light happy hour\n9:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\n\nAbout the Book: \nMercy is a language of love. \nWe are all called to live like Christ in the world. As followers of Jesus we are called to embrace those around us and serve them with God’s healing love. \nIn Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy\, authors Claire Couche\, Neena Gaynor\, and Elizabeth Marcolini offer a clear\, practical\, and prayerful path to living out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.  \nIn this compact work\, readers will discover how to live the works of mercy in a way that emphasizes each person’s dignity\, and leads them closer to Christ.  \nThrough practical examples and examination questions\, Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy is perfect for Catholics who want to serve those around them. Whether you are single\, consecrated\, or have a family\, this guide will show you how you can live out the Works of Mercy in your state of life.   \nEach chapter includes practical and applicable wisdom on each Work of Mercy\, including: \n\nBiblical examples from both the Old and New Testaments\nAn explanation of the meaning for the works of mercy for Catholics today\nA dedicated prayer to offer your works as prayers to God\nReal-life applications for every season of life\nAnd more!\n\nPocket Guide to the Works of Mercy takes a difficult and abstract set of actions and makes them not only tangible\, but possible no matter your season of life. With the help of this book\, readers will truly see the other as a beloved child of God\, and care for them in the way the Church asks. \nLearn how to live out the radical call to mercy alongside this small but powerful book.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/pocket-guide-to-the-works-of-mercy/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
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SUMMARY:Something Wicked
DESCRIPTION:The culture wars have raged for decades\, but with seemingly little success. Christians are losing the cultural battle for family\, life\, and faith. But why? \nThe CIC invites you to join Dr. Carrie Gress here on Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026 at 6:00 PM for the launch of her newest book\, Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity.  \nSomething Wicked is Dr. Gress’ riveting look at the underbelly of feminism\, Carrie Gress explains why pro-life and pro-family efforts have failed to deliver. Feminism has quietly captured the minds and hearts of women by mimicking aspects of Christianity. Through its own “commandments\,” “virtues\,” “evangelization\,” and even “a sacrament\,” feminism has become an exceedingly powerful megachurch. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Institute for Human Ecology (IHE) at The Catholic University of America\, and is available to attend either in-person and virtually through the livestream. \nThe book will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nJanuary 21st Program Schedule: \n\n5:45 PM: Doors open for Registrant check-in\n6:00 PM: Presentation by Carrie Gress – this portion of the evening will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream\n7:00 PM: Booksigning with Dr. Gress and a light happy hour\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\nAbout the book: \nSomething Wicked examines that Christians have targeted the specific products of the feminist ideology\, such as abortion and transgenderism\, and have missed the bigger picture of how feminism’s shadow church has captured the psyche of Western women. \nFeminism is all too often perceived\, even among Christians\, as something virtuous that affords women true equality and freedom. Dr. Gress overturns this misconception\, smashing the idol of feminism and exposing its deeply anti-Christian origins. \nDrawing from history\, psychology\, philosophy\, culture\, and common sense\, Dr. Gress explains: \n\nHow early feminists opposed traditional Christianity and espoused occultic practices\nSix ways feminism has become its own religion that mimics the Christian faith\nWhy the feminist idol of women’s autonomy can never lead to happiness\nHow the prioritization of masculine virtues devalued the vital gifts of women\nWhat happens when Christians try to blend their faith with feminism\nWhy the restless search for identity by many adrift in culture is really a grasping for home\nThe vital role that men and the patriarchy play in meeting the needs of all of society\n\nDr. Gress lays out solutions to how womanhood can be viewed afresh\, without feminism’s menace\, healing the ever-growing rift between the sexes\, reconnecting the essential bond of empathy between mother and child\, and restoring God to his rightful place in the hearts of all women.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/something-wicked/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
CREATED:20251103T194323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T121929Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Mini-Retreat with Fr. Mark Mannion
DESCRIPTION:As of Saturday morning\, Dec. 13th\, we have reached full capacity. The CIC will release Fr. Mannion’s talks this week on our YouTube Channel. \n  \nEvery year we begin again with a new season of Grace called Advent. It is a very special time to prepare for the graces of the coming of Christ that the Church offers to her children. This is truly one of the most important ways anyone can prepare for the holidays to be able to bolster our souls with a deeper presence of God and to prepare to bring that love of God to other souls starting with our family\, friends and coworkers. \nWe invite you to join CIC Assistant Chaplain Fr. Mark Mannion for our upcoming Advent mini-retreat on Saturday\, December 13\, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. \nMini-Retreat Schedule: \n\n8:30 am: Doors open for attendee check-in plus a morning social with coffee and light refreshments\n9:00 am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament\n9:00 am: Confessions offered through the end of the retreat\n9:10 am:  Meditation 1 — “The Incarnation: Waiting and Waiting and Waiting! What Are We Waiting for?”\n9:30 am: Eucharistic Adoration and Silent Prayer\n10:00 am: Meditation 2 — “Christmas: The Season of Manifold Manifestations!”\n10:30 am: Coffee Break\n10:45 am: Rosary — prayer of the Joyful Mysteries and final reflection time\n11:15 am: Benediction and transition for Mass\n11:30am: Daily Mass\nNoon: Mini-Retreat concludes\n\nThis retreat is free to the public\, but please R.S.V.P. if you plan to attend. \nAttendance for the retreat is in-person only. It will not be livestreamed. \n\nThe closest Metro stops near the CIC are McPherson Square (Orange\, Blue\, and Silver lines) and Farragut North (Red line). The CIC building’s garage is closed on Saturday mornings\, but street parking is available.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/advent-mini-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
CREATED:20251125T205243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T192738Z
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SUMMARY:2025 CIC Co-Hosted DC Catholic Christmas Party (WAITLIST ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:We’re Now on Waitlist!\nThe Christmas Party has reached maximum capacity (as of Dec. 9th). \n\nThe Catholic Information Center invites you to a very special Christmas party at our K Street location. Once again\, we have joined forces with several other Catholic organizations around Washington\, DC to celebrate the unique vibrancy of Catholic life in our nation’s capital. \nJoin the CIC and our co-hosts for a festive night of signature cocktails\, delicious appetizers\, and lots of holiday cheer! Furthermore\, the CIC’s bookstore will be open the night of the party for your Christmas shopping needs. \nAdmission Fee: \n\n$20.00 per ticket (maximum purchase of 2 tickets per person)\nProceeds raised will benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor in Washington\, DC\nPlease join the waitlist (complete the form on the “RSVP for this Event” section)\n\n12/11 Schedule:\n\n5:30 PM: Doors open to the public\n5:30 PM: The CIC’s 3rd Annual Co-Hosted DC Catholic Christmas Party\n8:00 PM: Party concludes at the CIC\, but CIC Bookstore Manager Kevin Jones will leaders Christmas Carolers down K Street to Franklin Park.\n\nMany Thanks to this Year’s Party Co-Sponsors:\n\nAlpha Omega Clinic\nThe Belmont House on Capitol Hill\nChrist Medicus Foundation\nFaithful Citizenship Institute\nThe Institute for Human Ecology (IHE)\nLeonine Forum\nNapa Institute\nNapa Legal Institute\nThomas More Society of America\nThomistic Institute\nYoung Catholic Professionals – DC Chapter\n\nGetting to the CIC:\n\nThe closest Metro stops near the CIC are McPherson Square (Orange\, Blue\, and Silver lines) and Farragut North (Red line).\nThe CIC’s Atlantic parking garage at the 1501 K Street Building closes at midnight on Thursdays\, and is available for a $6.00 flat rate for the evening. Tell the parking attendant you are here for the CIC.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/christmasparty2025/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
CREATED:20251104T132714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T132740Z
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SUMMARY:The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Enduring Legacy
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of the Bible’s Dr. Robert “Bobby” Duke is a distinguished scholar of the Bible\, the Dead Sea Scrolls\, and Second Temple Judaism. On December 4 at 6:30 PM EST\, Dr. Duke visits the CIC to bring these ancient texts vividly to life. His presentation reveals the profound historical and theological significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and offers insight into their enduring impact. \nFrom November 22\, 2025 – September 7\, 2026\, the Museum of the Bible will host a limited exhibition\, featuring hundreds of priceless artifacts that illuminate the world of Jesus. Highlights include the Magdala Stone\, an intricately carved table from Mary Magdalene’s hometown\, where Jesus may have read or taught\, and the awe-inspiring “Jesus Boat\,” a first-century fishing vessel remarkably preserved for 2\,000 years in the Sea of Galilee. Dr. Duke’s engaging presentation brings to light the remarkable treasures of the Dead Sea Scrolls\, uncovering their enduring impact on history\, faith\, and culture. \nImagine holding a fragment of history that once echoed in the hills of Qumran two thousand years ago. That’s the world Dr. Duke will draw us into as he unpacks the Dead Sea Scrolls — texts that capture the prayers\, struggles\, and hopes of a community living at the time of Jesus. Drawing from years of research\, he reveals how these writings trace the transmission of Scripture\, illuminate the everyday faith of ancient Jews\, and connect us to the very roots of Christian and Jewish traditions. Dr. Duke’s engaging presentation invites us to view the Dead Sea Scrolls not merely as ancient artifacts\, but as living documents that have shaped and inspired faith communities for centuries. \n12/4 Schedule: \n\n6:15 PM: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:30 PM: Dr. Duke on “The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Enduring Legacy” (This portion will be offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream)\n7:30 PM: Light happy (half) hour\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\nPlease RSVP today through the form on this page! \nFor more information on the Museum of the Bible’s exhibit: Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition | Museum of the Bible. The Museum is also graciously extending a 25% discount on the Museum’s admission to you. Use this special 25% off discount code when visiting (valid through October 2026): CIC25
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/dead-sea-scrolls-motb/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T230525Z
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SUMMARY:Fr. Gregory Pine\, O.P. and "Your Eucharistic Identity"
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 24th\, Fr. Gregory Pine\, O.P. returns to the CIC for a talk on his latest book\, Your Eucharistic Identity: A Sacramental Guide to the Fullness of Life. \nHis presentation takes place at 7:00 PM EST\, and will be offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. Before his talk\, Father will celebrate Mass for attendees at 6:15 PM. After Fr. Pine’s talk\, you will have the chance to purchase Your Eucharistic Identity and get it signed. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Institute for Human Ecology (IHE) at The Catholic University of America. \nNovember 24th Schedule: \n\n6:00 PM: Doors open; Registrant check-in begins\n6:15 PM: Mass celebrated by Fr. Pine\n7:00 PM: “Your Eucharistic Identity” presentation – this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream\n8:00 PM: Booksigning with Father and enjoy a light happy hour\n9:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\nAbout the Book:  \nThe Eucharist is no mere symbol. It is the key to life. More specifically\, it is the key to your very identity. \nWhen we look carefully at the Blessed Sacrament\, under the signs of bread and wine\, we discover that we were made not simply to receive God\, to be nourished by his gifts\, or to draw close to him. In fact\, “we were made to become Him.” In Your Eucharistic Identity\, Fr. Gregory Pine shows that Christ\, through the Sacrament\, divinizes us in our whole being. \nBut the Eucharist is not magic. We have to receive the gift of his Eucharistic presence\, and preparing for such a great banquet requires time\, work\, and attention. To become like Christ\, we must be ready to be given to others\, in a free\, radical gift of love. \nFather Pine’s sacramental guide to the fullness of life—at once thought-provoking and practical\, ancient and new—offers Christians a simple\, clear guide for their path. \nYour Eucharistic Identity is available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/your-eucharistic-identity/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T192122Z
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SUMMARY:Coached by the Curé
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a talk by Kevin Wells on his latest book\, Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney\, on Thursday\, November 20 at 6:00 PM EST. This program will be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream. \nAbout the Book: \nIn this imaginative “letter from Heaven”\, the heartfelt voice of the Curé coaches today’s parents and laity on how to save their lost lambs in these modern days of moral collapse. At an hour when the consciences of Catholic youth and young adults are hourly invaded by a modernist secular culture – and so few clergy are regarded as their rescuers – St. John Vianney emerges  in this book as a titan and rescuer of souls. \nCoached by the Curé captivates readers from the start\, when a gathering of priest-saints from the heavenly court begin to discuss the state of a wounded worldwide presbyterate. After the raw diagnosis\, the humble Curé is given a new name by God. He is told he is no longer “The Patron Saint of Parish Priests”\, but now\, “The Patron Saint of the Domestic Home.” It is the humble Curé’s task to instruct parents – not the many modern priests who’ve rejected him – how to become the domestic priests in their homes. His letter from heaven – aided by his muse\, the martyr St. Philomena – has been written for a single reason: to bring the millions of wandering souls back to grace. Through his holy life in Ars\, Vianney shows parents how they can save their lost ones through the manner in which he brought an entire guillotine-haunted nation back to the Catholic faith. \nWe learn why Vianney turned himself over to poor sinners: He understood  he was the shepherd of their souls. Coached by the Curé is a loving dialogue between the travailed reader and the heart of a saint – a saving martyr who sacrificed all for the sake of even one single soul. Herein\, Vianney coaches his  saintly characteristics into modern man\, so that we can all  learn the self-offering and self-giving needed to protect and save our lost loved ones. \nCoached by the Cure is available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \n11/20 Schedule: \n\n5:40 PM: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 PM: Kevin Wells on “Coached by the Curé” (This portion will be offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream)\n7:00 PM: Book signing by Kevin Wells and a light happy hour\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\nPlease RSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/coached-by-the-cure/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
CREATED:20251021T163705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194830Z
UID:5580-1763557200-1763560800@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Mercy\, Retribution\, and the Sentencing Judge
DESCRIPTION:The CIC and our co-sponsor The Center for the Constitution and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT) invite you to join us on Wednesday\, November 19 at 1:00 PM EST for “Mercy\, Retribution\, and the Sentencing Judge.” \nMercy is\, of course\, a virtue. But jurists disagree over whether it is within their appropriate institutional role to exercise mercy when sentencing criminal defendants. Join the CIC and CIT for a conversation on this morally fraught question\, and on the broader moral underpinnings of criminal punishment with our speakers: \n\nHon. Richard J. Sullivan — Judge\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit\nHon. Stephanos Bibas — Judge\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit\nWilliam M. M. Kamin (moderator) — Assistant Professor of Law and Managing Director for CIT\, The Catholic University of America\, Columbus School of Law\n\nThis program will be offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. \n11/19 Schedule: \n\n12:30 PM: Check-in and grab a cup of coffee\n1:00 PM: “Mercy\, Retribution\, and the Sentencing Judge” — offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream\n2:00 PM: Program concludes\n\nThank you to the Center for the Constitution and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT) for co-sponsoring this program. \nPlease RSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/mercy-retribution/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
CREATED:20251021T134312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T152205Z
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SUMMARY:Named for Glory: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity's Identity and Mission (In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:“I am going to bury myself in the depths of my soul\, that is\, in God. Will you follow me in this very simple movement?”\n—St. Elizabeth of the Trinity \nSt. Teresa of Avila said that every soul is made for a transforming union with God. In her footsteps\, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906) invites you to rendezvous with her in the interior castle and experience the indwelling presence of the Holy Trinity. Go out into the deep: My Three\, my All! \nWe invite you to join author Julie Enzler at the CIC on Friday\, November 14\, 2025 at 10:00 AM for a discussion of her book about the extraordinary saint known for her mysticism and spiritual writings. (This presentation is offered in-person only.) Julie first discovered St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as a student at Franciscan University and has made her more widely known through courses and the careful translation of Sr. Giovanna della Croce’s Elizabeth of the Trinity: A Life of Praise to God for Sophia Institute Press. \nAbout the Book: \nIn describing her intimate relationship with God\, St. Elizabeth referred to her Divine Bridegroom as “Maestro.” Here\, she guides you in hearing His song and living the chorus of love\, drawing ever closer to His very Heart. Through her powerful spiritual wisdom\, as reflected in her letters to relatives\, loved ones\, and priests\, you will find: \n\nHow to live in the freedom of silence and recollection and remain absorbed in love of God while fulfilling practical demands\nGuidance on offering your life to God by uniting yourself to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist\nWays to deepen your life of prayer to experience the Holy Trinity’s indwelling presence\nThe secret to letting go and clinging to God with the intimacy of a contemplative gaze\nHow to imitate Mary in offering your life as a House of God\, Praise of Glory\, and Host of Praise\nSt. Elizabeth’s Oblation to the Trinity and how to enter the Furnace of Love in the altar of your heart\n\nIn these awe-inspiring pages\, St. Elizabeth unveils the union that you were made to enjoy through Our Lady\, Queen of Martyrs and Gate of Heaven. By reflecting on her name and vocation as Virgin\, Spouse\, and Mother\, St. Elizabeth invites us to answer the universal call to holiness so that our lives will also flow into the very life of God — and His life will flow into ours. By imitating our Blessed Mother in her deep simplicity and making little acts of love and sacrifice each day\, we unite with Jesus in the Sacred Host\, become living oblations\, and thus glorify our Crucified and Risen Lord. \nThe morning-time talk is offered 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. \nNamed for Glory is available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nOctober 14th Morning Schedule: \n\n9:30 am: Doors open for registrant check-in. Help yourself to a cup of coffee\, and find a seat.\n10:00 am: Presentation by Julie Enzler\n11:00 am: Lecture ends\, but stay for another cup of coffee. You will have the opportunity to purchase the book\, and get it signed by Julie.\n\nLastly\, we invite all attendees to stay for the CIC’s daily Mass at noon. Confessions will be offered before and after Mass. \nRSVP for Julie Enzler’s Named for Glory today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/named-for-glory/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
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SUMMARY:San Clemente’s Two Millenia: The Living Church Uncovered by Excavation and Discovery
DESCRIPTION:The CIC is delighted to welcome Fr. Paul Lawlor\, OP\, Rector of the Basilica of San Clemente\, on Thursday\, November 13 to share it’s story from the past 2\,000 years. Fr. Lawlor’s presentation—which will be offered both in-person and through a livestream—will take place at 7:00 PM EST\, and he will offer Mass to kick off the evening at 6:15 PM. \nNestled two blocks from the Colosseum\, the Basilica San Clemente is one of the rare sites where\, thanks to 150 years of excavations\, one can descend through two millennia of Roman and Christian history\, down to the sidewalks of first century Rome. Its priceless frescoes\, sacred relics and underground archaeological complex make the Basilica one of the world’s great spiritual and historical treasures. In San Clemente people can rediscover the story of the Christian community\, the story of the Church. Its beauty and mystery have touched lives for generations and its new restoration can continue to evangelize generations to come. \nFr. Lawlor will share the unlikely path that led him to archaeology and what he’s learned while uncovering the Basilica’s rich layers of history. He will also show the early progress of an ambitious project dedicated to San Clemente’s restoration\, which is increasingly attracting the involvement of American Catholics interested in preserving the artistic patrimony of the Church. \nNovember 13th Schedule: \n\n6:00 PM: Doors open; Registrant check-in begins\n6:15 PM: Mass\n7:00 PM: Fr. Paul Lawlor’s presentation “San Clemente’s Two Millenia” – (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n8:00 PM: Enjoy a light Happy (Half) Hour\n8:30 PM: Evening concludes\n\nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/san-clemente-frpaullawlor/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
CREATED:20251016T235926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T122411Z
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SUMMARY:Mary\, a Presentation by Fray Stefano Cecchin\, OFM
DESCRIPTION:The CIC is honored to welcome the president of the Pontifical International Marian Academy (PAMI) and a leading voice in contemporary Mariological theology\, Fray Stefano Cecchin\, OFM\, for an insightful presentation on Our Blessed Mother on Thursday\, October 30. Mass will be offered to begin the evening at 6:15 PM EDT with Fray Stefano’s talk following at 7:00 PM EDT. \nFray Stefano will be accompanied by Brother Marco Mendoza Martínez\, Secretary of the Pontifical International Marian Academy (PAMI). Their visit offers a rare opportunity to engage with two distinguished Vatican-affiliated scholars whose work bridges deep theological insight with urgent global concerns. \nFray Stefano Cecchin is a Franciscan theologian\, professor\, and author\, internationally recognized for his contributions to Marian studies. Appointed by Pope Francis in 2017 as President of PAMI\, he has redefined the Academy’s mission to address the spiritual and social relevance of Mary in today’s world. Under his leadership\, PAMI has launched groundbreaking initiatives such as the Department for Legality\, which seeks to reclaim Marian devotion from misuse and promote Mary as a symbol of justice\, peace\, and maternal care. \nWith a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical Faculty “Marianum”\, Fray Stefano’s academic journey is deeply rooted in the Franciscan tradition\, which he views as inherently Marian. His scholarship explores themes such as the Immaculate Conception\, Marian apparitions\, and Mary’s role in Franciscan spirituality\, always emphasizing her power to unite across cultures and faiths. \nFray Stefano’s recent leadership in the 26th International Mariological Marian Congress—a global gathering of scholars and practitioners—demonstrates his commitment to fostering dialogue that speaks to the most pressing human and spiritual challenges of our time. Drawing on papal teachings like Fratelli Tutti and Laudato Si’\, he presents Mary not only as a theological figure\, but as a universal model of encounter\, healing\, and hope. \nWhether through his academic work\, pastoral outreach\, or international coordination\, Fray Stefano inspires a vision of Mary that is deeply relevant to today’s fractured world. We invite you to join us in welcoming him and Brother Marco\, and to take part in this event. \nOctober 30th Schedule: \n\n6:00 PM: Doors open; Registration check-in begins\n6:15 PM: Mass celebrated by CIC Associate Chaplain Fr. Jaime Hernandez\n7:00 PM: Fray Stefano’s presentation on Our Lady (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n8:00 PM: Enjoy a light Happy (Half) Hour\n8:30 PM: Conclusion\n\nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/mary-fray-stefano/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monsignor Charles Pope on "The Hell There Is" (In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join Monsignor Charles Pope at the CIC on Friday morning\, October 24\, 2025 for a lecture that will defend the doctrine of hell against doubters and skeptics. \nAs we move closer to Halloween\, ghoulishly hellish imagery abounds from Hollywood’s latests\, your social platforms\, and in neighborhood front yards. Despite this emphasis on hell in today’s world\, there are many self-described Christians who question whether God would consign any soul to hell. Monsignor Pope will address this falsehood and the people who adopt this belief as ignoring Jesus’s teachings that instruct the exact opposite. He will also argue why hell plays a central role in God’s plan of salvation. \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. \nMonsignor’s latest book\, The Hell There Is: An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church\, was released earlier this year and is available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \nOctober 24th Morning Schedule: \n\n9:30 am: Doors open for registrant check-in. Help yourself to a cup of coffee\, and find a seat.\n10:00 am: Presentation by Monsignor Charles Pope\n11:00 am: Lecture end. Feel free to purchase the book\, and get it signed by Monsignor.\n\nRSVP today! \nLastly\, we invite all attendees to stay for the CIC’s daily Mass at noon. Confessions will be offered before and after Mass.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-hell-there-is-morning-session/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
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SUMMARY:Visions of the Divine
DESCRIPTION:The CIC is pleased to welcome back Catholic evangelist\, businessman\, and author Stephen Auth for a discussion of his latest book\, Visions of the Divine: An Artistic Journey Into the Mystery of the Eucharist. This program will be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream. \n10/22 Schedule: \n\n5:40 pm EDT: Registration check-in begins\n6:00 pm EDT: “Visions of the Divine” presentation by Steve Auth (this portion will be offered both in-person and through a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Booksigning and a light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: The evening concludes\n\nVisions of the Divine is available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \nABOUT THE BOOK: \nIn Visions of the Divine\, Steve Auth reunites the art of the Eucharist with the Eucharistic liturgy itself. Much of this art was separated from the context of the Mass for which it was created many centuries ago and is relegated now to museums sprinkled around the world. Along with his co-authors Evelyn Auth and Msgr. Roger Landry\, Steve leads the reader on a worldwide pilgrimage to some of the most spectacular and moving artistic masterpieces created over the millennia to help clergy and laity alike penetrate more deeply into the Eucharistic mystery. Journeying to museums and churches in nearly 20 cities across the United States and Europe\, the authors will guide you through the liturgy of the Mass in ways you may never have experienced. \nWhether you attend church out of obligation\, for the sense of community you find there\, or for the Eucharistic presence itself\, Visions of the Divine will help you make these experiences richer\, more vibrant\, and more fulfilling. And if you’ve never attended a Roman Catholic Mass and are curious about what happens there\, Visions will give you an experience guaranteed to leave you thirsting for more. \nNarrated in the author’s simple\, emotive style\, Visions of the Divine presents you with dozens of colorful images of thought-provoking art that will immerse you in each element of the Mass at a deeper and more profound level\, including: \n\nHow the simple act of making the Sign of the Cross\, which the average Catholic does eight times during the liturgy\, can make you cry\nQuieting your mind to listen more actively to the Word of God and to imagine yourself in the moment as the Word is proclaimed and the author guides you through some of the Scriptures’ most iconic messages\nImagining the Apostles’ Creed as it was carved and painted into one of Europe’s most colorful Catholic churches\nMeditating on a lasting image of eternity while the collection basket is passed — a practice that will forever change how you think about this relatively prosaic element of the liturgy\nReliving the sacrifice and triumph of Christ on Calvary during the Eucharistic prayers through some of the greatest artistic masterpieces ever created\nFollowing the path of biblical figures\, such as Mary Magdalene\, the prodigal son\, and St. Paul himself\, to freely receive Christ’s healing mercy\, forgiveness\, peace\, and love at Mass\nExperiencing the sacrament of Holy Communion for what it truly is — communion with God Himself\nHow to re-enter the world following the Mass with visual images in your head that will make you a more effective evangelist\n\nFrom Rembrandt\, El Greco\, and Van Gogh to Michelangelo\, da Vinci\, and Raphael; from Velaquez\, Picasso\, and Dali to lesser-known greats\, such as Pontormo\, Masaccio and Drolling\, the array of breathtaking art in Steve Auth’s Visions of the Divine will enlighten your path to communion with God. You will witness our Father’s love for you and be encouraged to let yourself be loved by Him within the Eucharistic mystery.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/visions-of-the-divine/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T140000
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SUMMARY:The Company We Keep
DESCRIPTION:“No one has greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” –John 15:13 \nWhat does it mean to live friendship as a Christian? In a culture of fleeting connections and digital noise\, The Company We Keep offers a compelling return to the wisdom of Aristotle\, St. Thomas Aquinas\, the Gospel\, and Christian tradition to rediscover the lost art and meaning of true friendship as a vital part of holiness and discipleship. \nJoin Catholic philosopher and author Michael Pakaluk at the CIC for the launch of his latest book on Friday\, October 10th at 2:00 PM EDT. \nIn The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why it Matters\, Dr. Pakaluk invites the reader to see friendship not as optional\, but essential: a moral\, spiritual\, and deeply human bond that reflects our highest calling. With clarity and warmth\, he explores the kinds of friendship that shape our lives—from casual camaraderie to the deep\, sacrificial love between spouses\, parents\, and children. \nWhether you seek richer relationships\, deeper community\, or a more meaningful life of faith\, this book will challenge and inspire you to choose your company wisely—and to become the kind of friend that is crucial and indispensable in the lives of your loved ones. It is a book about community\, growing in love\, and following Christ more closely—together. \nOctober 10th Schedule: \n\n1:40 pm EDT: Registration check-in begins\n2:00 pm EDT: Michael Pakaluk’s presentation (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n3:00 pm EDT: Booksigning by Dr. Pakaluk along with a coffee and tea time social\n4:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nThe Company We Keep will be available to purchase at the CIC bookstore. RSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-company-we-keep/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000
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SUMMARY:The Dignity of Dependence
DESCRIPTION:The CIC is pleased to welcome author Leah Libresco Sargeant for the launch of her latest book\, The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto (Catholic Ideas for a Secular World) on Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025 at 6:00 PM. \nThe Dignity of Dependence argues that women’s equal rights depend on advocating for women as women. \nThe world is not ready to welcome women as women; a culture that fears dependence and asks everyone to aim for autonomy and independence will always be a society hostile to women. Women are expected to care for those around them while living in a society that despises need and penalizes those who care for the weak. \nThe Dignity of Dependence aims to liberate women and men from this corrosive and false ideal of the human person as strongest alone. Leah Libresco Sargeant argues that to thrive\, human beings need to exist in webs of mutual dependence\, not in isolating\, radical autonomy. Women’s equal dignity doesn’t require women to deny biological reality or attempt to be interchangeable with men. Sargeant advocates for building a culture that accepts and celebrates women as they are rather than demanding that women keep their relationships and their bodies in check. The fight for women’s dignity is a fight for a full\, human dignity―a dignity that isn’t threatened by dependence. It is our need for each other that makes us human. \nMrs. Sargeant’s talk will be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream \nOctober 7th Schedule: \n\n5:40 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm EDT: Leah Libresco Sargeant’s presentation (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Booksigning by the author and a light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nThe Dignity of Dependence will be available to purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-dignity-of-dependence/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000
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SUMMARY:2025 John Paul II New Evangelization Award Gala (SOLD OUT!)
DESCRIPTION:As of September 7\, the 2025 CIC Gala is sold out. If you are interested in joining the waitlist for individual seats or sponsorships\, please complete this form.\n\nThe CIC is pleased to honor Frank Hanna as the 14th recipient of the CIC’s John Paul II New Evangelization Award on Thursday\, October 2\, 2025\, at the JW Marriott in Washington\, DC. \nMr. Hanna is the CEO of Hanna Capital and Founder of the Solidarity Association. He is a champion of Catholic education and the role of the family as the domestic church\, a devoted advocate for evangelizing the culture through art and beauty\, and a committed leader to many Catholic organizations and those around the country. His engagement in the public square on issues close to the heart of the Church is an inspirational expression of the new evangelization as envisioned by Saint John Paul II. \nVisit the JPII 2025 gala webpage for full details. \nQuestions? Contact the Development team at development@cicdc.org or (202) 783-2062\, ext. 103.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/jpii2025gala/
LOCATION:JW Marriott\, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington DC\, 20004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T090417
CREATED:20250722T192518Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 11\, 2025 (New Date!) at 7:00 PM EDT for a panel discussion with professional Catholic women led by Elise Crawford Gallagher\, founder of Catholic Women in Business and co-author of Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home. Elise will discuss the reasons why she and her co-author Taryn DeLong wrote their book and then lead a compelling panel discussion with two Catholic women Regina Bethencourt and Elizabeth Marcolini\, who are striving to be professionals\, wives\, and mothers living spiritually integrated lives. \nEvening Schedule: \n\n6:40 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n7:00 pm EDT: Panel discussion\n8:00 pm EDT: Booksigning and light happy (half) hour\n8:30 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nHoly Ambition is available to purchase at the CIC bookstore. RSVP today! \n________________________ \nAbout the Book:  \nWhether you are an entrepreneur (or aspiring entrepreneur)\, a business or nonprofit professional\, or a business student\, Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home will help you navigate work and life with Christ at the center of it all\, recognizing that our most ambitious calling is to be saints. \nAuthors Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher draw from Catholic Women in Business\, their online community of more than five thousand Catholic professional women\, to answer some of the most pressing questions about what it means to fully live out your vocation as an ambitious Catholic businesswoman\, recognizing that the specifics can vary from woman to woman and from one season of life to the next. Each chapter includes wisdom and insights from saints and courageous women past and present who serve as mentors\, role models\, and friends. \nSome of the questions addressed in Holy Ambition include the following: \n\nAm I discerning God’s will for my life correctly? (Learn from St. Teresa of Calcutta\, who persevered during times when she could not hear God’s voice.)\nIs it OK to be ambitious and build wealth? (Be encouraged by St. Jane Frances de Chantal\, who used her ambition and wealth for good—to protect her children.)\nHow can I practice my faith in a secular environment? (Be inspired by St. Gianna Molla\, who built up her medical practice with unwavering faith.)\nHow can I cultivate good relationships and get along with difficult people? (Meet St. Thérèse of Lisieux\, whose “little way” enabled her to love even the most irritating and disagreeable of her religious sisters.)\nHow can I succeed at work while being open to new life? (Discover how St. Zélie Martin found the balance between work and family life.)\nHow can I make a difference as a Catholic entrepreneur? (See how Catherine de Hueck Doherty fought against Communism by helping the poor\, the very people targeted by the Communists.)\n\nWith the turn of each page\, you will deepen your understanding of the feminine genius and discover how “women imbued with the spirit of the Gospel can do so much to aid humanity in not falling” (St. John Paul II). The lived experiences of these women will encourage you to discover and thrive in God’s unique and unrepeatable plan for your life. \nChapter questions for reflection and discussion make this the perfect choice for book clubs and small-group discussions. \n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/holy-ambition/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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