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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T015233
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T015233
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SUMMARY:Ida Friederike Görres’ Bread Grows in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Jennifer Bryson at the CIC on Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT for a discussion of the latest book of Austrian author Ida Friederike Görres she has translated from German to English\, Bread Grows in Winter. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \nIda Friederike Görres was one of the brightest\, most penetrating Catholic writers in 20th-century Europe. Bishop Erik Varden has called her “a treasure we should again make our own\,” while Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)\, at her funeral\, labeled her a “brave and faithful woman”\, with “an insightful certainty . . . about the pressing questions and tasks of the Church today.” Yet her work is almost entirely unknown in the English-speaking world today. \nThe time has come to discover Ida Görres. This collection of vibrant\, piercing\, often hilarious essays were written in the tumultuous years surrounding Vatican II\, when “demolition troops” bent on destruction mingled with saints like Karol Wojtyła. Rising out of this confusion\, Görres\, with her colorful style\, reveals the raw\, majestic splendor of the Catholic Church\, which is more craggy\, complex\, and solid than any Alpine mountain. \nIf you think you have fallen out of love with Catholicism\, read Bread Grows in Winter: a brutally honest yet poetically inspired meditation on the heart of the faith. Originally published in 1970\, it is perhaps more important today than ever. Can we still trust the “leaky ship” of the Church? Yes\, we can\, and yes\, we must. \nApril 23rd Schedule: \n\n3:15 PM: Doors Open\n3:30 PM: Presentation begins – this portion of the afternoon will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream\n4:30 PM: Coffee social and booksigning with Dr. Bryson\n5:00 PM: Afternoon concludes
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/bread-grows-in-winter/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T200000
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SUMMARY:The Summa Illuminated with Fr. Cajetan Cuddy\, OP
DESCRIPTION:The CIC and the Thomistic Institute invite you to join Fr. Cajetan Cuddy\, OP\, a premier expert on both the Summa Theologica and the philosophy and theology of St. Thomas Aquinas\, for a presentation on his new book\, The Summa Illuminated: A Guide to St. Thomas Aquinas’s Masterpiece. This program takes place on Monday\, April 13\, 2026 at the Catholic Information Center at 6:00 PM EDT. \nRegister to attend either in-person or virtually through a YouTube livestream. The Summa Illuminated is available for sale at the CIC’s bookstore. \nApril 13th Schedule:\n\n5:45 pm: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm: “The Summa Illuminated” presentation (this portion of the evening will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm: Booksigning with Fr. Cuddy and a light happy hour social\n8:00 pm: Evening Concludes\n\nAbout the Book:\n“This book is the ordinary reader’s clearest introduction to the Summa Theologica. It illuminates the obscure and enlivens the dispassionate arguments of St. Thomas Aquinas. Everyone should be reading St. Thomas\, and I can’t imagine a better guide than Fr. Cajetan Cuddy.”\n—Scott Hahn \nThe Summa Illuminated offers a clear and concise introduction to one of the most influential theological masterpieces in history: the Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225–1274). As interest in Aquinas’s teachings continues to grow\, many are especially drawn to his Summa Theologica—yet navigating its profound depth and intricate complexity can feel overwhelming without proper guidance. \nIn his book Fr. Cuddy provides readers with a concise and approachable overview. This book serves as a guided tour of the Summa\, carefully laying out its structure\, explaining its key concepts\, and clarifying Aquinas’s overarching purpose. Following the structure of the Summa itself\, this book captures the significance of each part and illustrates how they form a unified whole while explaining the terminology and principles that Aquinas presupposed his audience to possess. \nFr. Cuddy guides the reader through the significant themes of the Summa’s three parts: \n\nPart I: God and Creation\nPart II: The Human Person’s Movement to God—Law\, Grace\, and Virtues\nPart III: Jesus Christ and the Sacraments\n\nThe Summa Illuminated equips readers with the essential knowledge to confidently engage with Aquinas’s great work. By the end\, readers will have a firm grasp of the most important ideas in the greatest theological text of the Catholic intellectual tradition. \nThe CIC thanks the Thomistic Institute for co-sponsoring this event. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-summa-illuminated/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T203000
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SUMMARY:Carl Trueman & Mary Eberstadt Discuss "The Desecration of Man"
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the CIC’s Panula Chair in Christian Culture Mary Eberstadt welcomes and interviews Carl R. Trueman for the launch of his new book\, The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity. Mr. Trueman will begin the evening by outlining his book’s concepts followed by an interview with Mrs. Eberstadt. \nThis program will be offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. The Desecration of Man will be available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \n4/7 Schedule:  \n\n6:15 PM: CIC doors open for registrant check-in\n6:30 PM: Presentation\, which will be livestreamed (we will also take some time for audience Q&A)\n7:30 PM: Booksigning with our speakers and a light happy hour\n8:30 PM: Evening concludes\n\nAbout the Book:\nAs church attendance falls\, suicide rates climb\, and birth rates plummet\, Christian pundits have suggested disenchantment and the loss of tradition are to blame for our spiritual malaise. But what if the problem is both much simpler and much more serious? \nIn The Desecration of Man\, Carl Trueman argues that modern man’s crisis of meaning stems from a rejection of a simple fact—that he was made in the image of God. Unmoored from the basic moral fact that secures human dignity\, we violently disrespect our own minds and bodies through abortion\, pornography\, casual sex\, gender transitions\, and more—and in this disrespect we blaspheme against God himself\, with devastating practical and spiritual consequences. \nWith gentle pastoral wisdom\, deep insight into church history\, and an impressive command of philosophical genealogies\, The Desecration of Man speaks to those troubled by the spiritual sickness of our time and points toward consecration to a God who is alive and loving as a solution. The Early Church triumphed over Rome because it offered life in place of death. It is time for modern Christians to offer the same kind of vision.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-desecration-of-man/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T015233
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T015233
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193512Z
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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:20260517T015233
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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:20260517T015233
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
DTSTAMP:20260517T015233
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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:20260517T015233
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
DTSTAMP:20260517T015233
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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:20260517T015233
CREATED:20260131T020039Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260517T015233
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:20260213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T015233
CREATED:20260115T213803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T002907Z
UID:5638-1770994800-1771000200@cicdc.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260517T015233
CREATED:20260119T211347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T203923Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260517T015233
CREATED:20260118T160206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T133908Z
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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:20260517T015233
CREATED:20260114T154744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T155724Z
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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:20260517T015233
CREATED:20251217T212535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T204912Z
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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:20260517T015233
CREATED:20251207T024927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T185640Z
UID:5612-1769018400-1769025600@cicdc.org
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:20260517T015233
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:20260517T015233
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:20260517T015233
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
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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
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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:20260517T015233
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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:20260517T015233
CREATED:20251021T134312Z
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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
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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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