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SUMMARY:Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Executive Panel Discussion: Real Estate & Homeownership (In-Person Only Program)
DESCRIPTION:The CIC and Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Washington\, DC invite you to our upcoming co-hosted Executive Panel Discussion on Wednesday\, May 20th at 6:30 pm. \nThis conversation\, “Real Estate and Homeownership\,” will feature an all-Catholic all-star cast of folks who will present on every aspect of the home buying process\, from financially planning to afford a home\, to finding a good house\, to the tax advantages of homeownership. \nOur panelists include Jose Semorile—a DC-based real estate broker with over 20 years of local real estate experience and board member with The Catholic Business Network—and David Latimer—seasoned Mortgage Sales Manager with Wells Fargo with over 20 years of mortgage banking industry experience overseeing billions of dollars in loan production. You won’t want to miss this inspiring and educational discussion designed for the young professional. \nDrinks and complimentary appetizers will be available. Dress code is business casual or work uniform. \nThis presentation is offered in-person only and designed for young adult Catholic professionals (ages 20s-30s). \nPlease register through YCP DC’s registration page. The program is free to YCP members and clergy; $5 for non-YCP members. \nSchedule: \n\n6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking with drinks and hors d’oeuvres\n7:00 PM – Panel Begins\n7:55 PM – Small Group Discussion\n8:10 PM – Table Summaries\n8:20 PM – Closing + Prayer\n8:30 PM – Event Ends\n\nOur Panelists are: \nJose Semorile\, Associate Broker at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty\nJose grew up in Santo Domingo\, Dominican Republic\, and arrived in Washington\, D.C.\, in 1990. After more than 35 years in the Washington Metropolitan Area\, Jose has gained a unique perspective on life in the nation’s capital. His experiences have allowed him to witness the evolution of its neighborhoods and the diverse communities within this dynamic and transient city. He is dedicated to helping people feel at home in the Washington Metropolitan Area\, whether their stay is short or long-term.As a trusted real estate advisor\, Jose understands that buying or selling a home is one of life’s most significant decisions. His extensive background and market knowledge have enabled him to confidently guide clients through the real estate process in the Washington Metropolitan Area for over 20 years\, earning their trust and fostering repeat business.Beyond his professional achievements\, Jose is deeply involved in charitable initiatives. He serves on the board of The Catholic Business Network\, Annunciation Catholic School in DC\, and Trinity Missions\, which supports 43 missions serving parishes in inner-city neighborhoods and isolated rural communities across seven countries. Additionally\, he is a Knight of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta\, an organization dedicated to serving the poor\, sick\, refugees\, and marginalized communities in 122 countries worldwide. When he is not working or serving his community\, Jose enjoys traveling with his family. \nDavid Latimer\, Mortgage Sales Manager at Wells Fargo\nDavid brings over 20 years’ experience in mortgage banking\, having begun his career at National City Mortgage in Washington\, DC. Following his time at National City\, he had a brief tenure at Waterfield Financial before joining Wells Fargo\, where he has spent the last 18 years. Soon after joining Wells Fargo\, David transitioned into a management role as a Private Mortgage Banker\, leading the DC office for over a decade and overseeing billions of dollars in production. His exceptional contributions have earned him recognition as a member of Wells Fargo’s Private Banker Leadership Council\, as well as the prestigious President’s and Leaders Club recognition for outstanding mortgage production. David has been a member of the MBAMW for over ten years and previously served on the executive committee and was the 2025 President. David and\, his wife\, Amanda\, live in Potomac with their three kids. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Washington\, DC. \nRegister today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/ycp-real-estate-and-homeownership/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on May 11 at 6:00 PM EDT as former yoga instructor Linda Carl explores the dangers of yoga in her newest book\, Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________ \nMay 11th Schedule: \n\n5:45 PM Check-in\n6:00 PM Book talk by Linda Carl\n7:00 PM Booksigning and social\n8:00 PM Event concludes\n\n\nFor nearly twenty years\, Linda Carl lived and breathed yoga. She taught it\, practiced it\, promoted it\, and truly believed she was helping people find peace. Then\, after one terrifying event\, everything slowly began to change. A spiritual awakening unfolded that shattered her assumptions\, exposed the hidden forces behind yoga’s serene façade\, and ultimately led her back to God: the mercy of Christ. \nThis powerful book throws back the curtain on what yoga really is — its religious origins\, its spiritual dangers\, and the misleading philosophies it has helped weave into American culture. Today\, thirty-six million Americans practice yoga believing it offers mental clarity\, emotional balance\, and physical wellness. But few understand that yoga is\, at its core\, a Hindu spiritual system designed to awaken forces incompatible with the Christian faith. \nDrawing from years of research\, personal experience\, Scripture\, and the words of Hindu teachers themselves\, Linda reveals how yoga’s postures\, mantras\, breathing practices\, and meditative techniques are not neutral — they are acts of devotion to other gods. She shows why even “yoga as exercise” can open spiritual doors Christians are never meant to open. \nAlong the way\, Linda exposes the troubling beliefs of yoga instructors in the West\, the seductive lure of “energy healing” practices such as Reiki\, and the subtle idolatry embedded in language about the “divine\,” “the universe\,” and “spiritual energy.” \nYet this book is far more than just a warning. It is an electrifying testimony of deliverance. \nWith disarming honesty and deep compassion\, Linda recounts how Christ rescued her\, healed her\, and filled the emptiness yoga could never reach. She offers a clear side-by-side comparison of yoga’s teachings and the truths of the Catholic Faith\, helping readers discern rightly and avoid spiritual harm. \nMost importantly\, she points the way forward — to Christ-centered prayer\, holy stillness\, reverence for the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit\, and the peace that comes not from self-emptying techniques but from surrender to the living God. \nIf you desire physical well-being without jeopardizing your soul; if you’ve struggled with confusion\, anxiety\, or spiritual darkness; or if you simply long for authentic peace and harmony\, this book is your guide. \nLinda Carl’s story will shake you\, steady you\, and ultimately refresh you in the liberating power of God’s love.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/yoga-unveiled/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T113000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Unveiled (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:Join us the morning of May 11th at 10:00 AM EDT as Linda Carl explores the dangers of yoga in her newest book\, Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light. \nThe morning-time talk is for those with alternative work schedules from the “normal” 9-to-5. The session will include a coffee social\, and will be held in-person only. \n___________________ \nMay 11th Schedule: \n\n9:30 AM: Doors open for check-in and coffee social\n10:00 AM: Presentation by Linda Carl\n11:00 AM: Buy Linda’s book and get it signed\n\n\nFor nearly twenty years\, Linda Carl lived and breathed yoga. She taught it\, practiced it\, promoted it\, and truly believed she was helping people find peace. Then\, after one terrifying event\, everything slowly began to change. A spiritual awakening unfolded that shattered her assumptions\, exposed the hidden forces behind yoga’s serene façade\, and ultimately led her back to God: the mercy of Christ. \nThis powerful book throws back the curtain on what yoga really is — its religious origins\, its spiritual dangers\, and the misleading philosophies it has helped weave into American culture. Today\, thirty-six million Americans practice yoga believing it offers mental clarity\, emotional balance\, and physical wellness. But few understand that yoga is\, at its core\, a Hindu spiritual system designed to awaken forces incompatible with the Christian faith. \nDrawing from years of research\, personal experience\, Scripture\, and the words of Hindu teachers themselves\, Linda reveals how yoga’s postures\, mantras\, breathing practices\, and meditative techniques are not neutral — they are acts of devotion to other gods. She shows why even “yoga as exercise” can open spiritual doors Christians are never meant to open. \nAlong the way\, Linda exposes the troubling beliefs of yoga instructors in the West\, the seductive lure of “energy healing” practices such as Reiki\, and the subtle idolatry embedded in language about the “divine\,” “the universe\,” and “spiritual energy.” \nYet this book is far more than just a warning. It is an electrifying testimony of deliverance. \nWith disarming honesty and deep compassion\, Linda recounts how Christ rescued her\, healed her\, and filled the emptiness yoga could never reach. She offers a clear side-by-side comparison of yoga’s teachings and the truths of the Catholic Faith\, helping readers discern rightly and avoid spiritual harm. \nMost importantly\, she points the way forward — to Christ-centered prayer\, holy stillness\, reverence for the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit\, and the peace that comes not from self-emptying techniques but from surrender to the living God. \nIf you desire physical well-being without jeopardizing your soul; if you’ve struggled with confusion\, anxiety\, or spiritual darkness; or if you simply long for authentic peace and harmony\, this book is your guide. \nLinda Carl’s story will shake you\, steady you\, and ultimately refresh you in the liberating power of God’s love.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/yoga-unveiled-morning-session/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
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SUMMARY:El Araj (Bethsaida) Excavation: The Lost City of the Apostles Discovered
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, archeologists have made a monumental\, once-in-a-life-time discovery at a significant archeological excavation in northern Israel in Galilee. The site is called El Araj. It was theorized to be biblical Bethsaida\, the ancient home to Saint Peter\, the “Chief of the Apostles and Keeper of the Keys of Heaven\,” as well as his brother St. Andrew and St. Phillip. \nSo what is this evidence that proves this is Bethsaida? \nOn Tuesday\, March 5 at 6:30 PM EDT\, the CIC welcomes the Academic Director of the El Araj Excavation Project\, Dr. R. Steven Notley\, for a presentation. Dr. Notley will walk us through the finds by his team at El Araj and the evidence that this town is the home of St. Peter and the place where Jesus performed a number of His miracles\, including the feeding of the 5\,000 and walking on water. \nIntroducing Dr. Notley will be Melissa Overmyer\, a dynamic Catholic evangelizer\, who had the honor of digging with the archeologists one summer at El Araj. Melissa will share her personal testimony as a Catholic encountering these finds in Bethsaida. \nThis program will be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream. \nRSVP to join this program in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________\nMay 5th Schedule: \n\n6:15 PM: Doors open for check-in\n6:30 PM: Presentation with Dr. Steven Notley and Melissa Overmyer (This portion of the evening is offered for both in-person and livestream participation.)\n7:30 PM: Light happy (half) hour social\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/el-araj-bethsaida/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
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SUMMARY:Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom\, Self-Mastery\, and Holy Purity
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on May 4 at 6:00 PM EDT as Fr. Carter Griffin gives a talk on his book\, Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom\, Self-Mastery\, and Holy Purity.  \nBefore his presentation\, Fr. Griffin will celebrate Mass in the CIC chapel at 5:15 PM EDT. \nAbout the Book: \nYou were made for greatness—but the culture around you is trying to convince you otherwise. The permissive sexual wisdom of our time has failed. In a world hijacked by half-truths about freedom\, love\, and masculinity\, young men are caught in a battle for their hearts. The good news: You don’t have to settle for addiction\, shame\, or mediocrity. You were made for more. \nThis is your field manual for the fight ahead—a clear\, practical\, roadmap to authentic masculinity and self-mastery. Drawing on timeless wisdom and real-world pastoral experience\, Fr. Carter Griffin offers tried-and-true tactics to understand the battlefield\, break free from cycles of shame and addiction\, lead a more flourishing life\, and rediscover the joy of loving as God intended. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________\nMay 4th Schedule: \n\n5:00 PM Doors open for check-in\n5:15 PM Mass\n6:00 PM Book talk and Q&A by Fr. Carter Griffin\n7:00 PM Booksigning and light happy hour\n8:00 PM Event concludes
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/reclaimed-win-the-war/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T185206Z
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SUMMARY:Living the Blessed Life with Melissa Overmyer (Morning Session)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join evangelist\, writer\, and speaker\, Melissa Overmyer\, for a presentation of her book\, Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy\, on Friday morning\, May 1\, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. After the talk\, stay for a booksigning with Melissa. Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nThe morning-time talk is for those with alternative work schedules from the “normal” 9-to-5. The session will include a coffee social\, and will be held in-person only. \n___________________\nMay 1st Schedule: \n\n9:30 AM: Doors open for check-in and coffee social\n10:00 AM: Presentation by Melissa Overmyer\n11:00 AM: Buy Melissa’s book and get it signed\n\n\nAbout the Book:\n“Turn on your TV\, surf the web\, or read a book; everyone is searching for happiness\, and everyone is engaged in some way with a strategy to acquire it. Melissa Overmyer highlights seven ways\, or seven portals\, if you will\, to experience and live the blessed life\, and discover what the world is searching for\, but even better. Melissa’s message is accessible\, practical\, scriptural\, and doable.”\n–Jeff Cavins \nIn a world that promises happiness through success\, relationships\, and comfort\, many still find themselves restless and unfulfilled. Living the Blessed Life reveals a deeper truth affirmed by both science and the Catholic faith: lasting happiness flows from love\, and love finds its source in God. \nDrawing from modern research on happiness\, Scripture\, the teachings of the Catholic Church\, and the lives of the saints\, author Melissa Overmyer unveils seven transformative keys that will deepen your faith and fill your life with authentic joy. Through the “Blessed” framework—Beauty\, Laughter\, Encounter\, Song\, Silence\, Engage\, and Distinct—you’ll discover how to: \n\nUncover how deeply God loves you and how this changes everything\nChoose joy as a daily practice rooted in faith and trust in God\nLearn to trust God’s plan even in difficult circumstances\nNurture your body\, mind\, and spirit through habits that honor God and support true wellness\nExperience deep enjoyment\, satisfaction\, and meaning in everyday moments\nEmbrace practices rooted in Scripture and Church teaching\n\nLiving the Blessed Life is a seven-week personal retreat designed to leave you more joyful and grounded\, with daily reflections\, journaling space\, and morning and evening prayer prompts enriched by timeless wisdom from Scripture and the saints. \nBlending practical tools with deep spiritual truth\, this book offers a clear path for anyone seeking to deepen their faith or rediscover the authentic joy and happiness their heart truly desires. \nLiving Your Blessed Life is available for purchase at the Catholic Information Center’s bookstore.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/living-the-blessed-life-morning/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
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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
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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260323T165649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T165920Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260225T203308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T171055Z
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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:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260212T161824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193538Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260212T161900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193512Z
UID:5702-1774022400-1774024200@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross - 3/20/2026
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Jesus on the 14 Stations of the Cross\, a devotion that reflects on His suffering and redemption.  \nWe invite you to join the CIC’s Lenten Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays at 4:00 PM: \n\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nFebruary 27\, 2026\nMarch 6\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nMarch 20 2026\nMarch 27\, 2026\n\nIn-person only. \nOur dedicated prayer volunteers will lead us through The Way of the Cross by St. Josemaría Escrivá.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-3-20-26/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260310T165432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170412Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260212T161949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193447Z
UID:5701-1773417600-1773419400@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross - 3/13/2026
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Jesus on the 14 Stations of the Cross\, a devotion that reflects on His suffering and redemption.  \nWe invite you to join the CIC’s Lenten Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays at 4:00 PM: \n\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nFebruary 27\, 2026\nMarch 6\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nMarch 20 2026\nMarch 27\, 2026\n\nIn-person only. \nOur dedicated prayer volunteers will lead us through The Way of the Cross by St. Josemaría Escrivá.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-3-13-26/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260212T153105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214744Z
UID:5690-1773338400-1773345600@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Living the Blessed Life
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join evangelist\, writer\, and speaker\, Melissa Overmyer\, for a presentation of her book\, Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy\, on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. After the talk\, stay for a booksigning with Melissa and a light happy hour. Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________\nMarch 12th Schedule: \n\n5:45 PM Doors open for check-in\n6:00 PM Book talk by Melissa Overmyer\n7:00 PM Booksigning and light happy hour\n8:00 PM Event concludes\n\n“Turn on your TV\, surf the web\, or read a book; everyone is searching for happiness\, and everyone is engaged in some way with a strategy to acquire it. Melissa Overmyer highlights seven ways\, or seven portals\, if you will\, to experience and live the blessed life\, and discover what the world is searching for\, but even better. Melissa’s message is accessible\, practical\, scriptural\, and doable.”\n–Jeff Cavins
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/living-the-blessed-life/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260212T161936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T163916Z
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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:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260203T194301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T193637Z
UID:5667-1772269200-1772280000@cicdc.org
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:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260212T162009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193603Z
UID:5699-1772208000-1772209800@cicdc.org
SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross - 2/27/2026
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Jesus on the 14 Stations of the Cross\, a devotion that reflects on His suffering and redemption.  \nWe invite you to join the CIC’s Lenten Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays at 4:00 PM: \n\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nFebruary 27\, 2026\nMarch 6\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nMarch 20 2026\nMarch 27\, 2026\n\nOur dedicated prayer volunteers will lead us through The Way of the Cross by St. Josemaría Escrivá. \n \nIn-person only.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-2-27-26/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T035004
CREATED:20260131T020039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T163251Z
UID:5661-1772046000-1772053200@cicdc.org
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:20260517T035004
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:20260517T035004
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:20260517T035004
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:20260517T035004
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:20260517T035004
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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:20260517T035004
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:20260517T035004
CREATED:20251207T024927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T185640Z
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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:20260517T035004
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
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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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