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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:20260505T183000
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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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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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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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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 are 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; David Latimer—a seasoned Mortgage Sales Manager with Wells Fargo with over 20 years of mortgage banking industry experience overseeing billions of dollars in loan production; and Brandon Hines—a skilled Financial Advisor and one of the only advisors within the firm to hold designations as both an Institutional Consultant and a Retirement Plan Advisor. 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. \nBrandon Hines\, Financial Advisor at The Monument Group at Wells Fargo Advisors\nBrandon Hines joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2010. Since then\, Brandon has earned firm and industrywide recognition for his service to institutional and select private clients. He is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®)\, the latter designation through the College for Financial Planning. Within the firm\, Brandon is one of a select few advisors to hold designations as an Institutional Consultant and a Retirement Plan Advisor. Brandon consults on all aspects of investment policy\, risk assessment\, asset allocation\, manager selection\, and on-going communication with non-profits\, retirement plans\, and private clients. Brandon graduated with a degree in Economics and Public Policy from the George Washington University. He has been named on the Forbes-Shook list of Top Next Gen Wealth Managers Best-In-State three years in a row 2022-2024. Brandon resides in Alexandria\, Virginia with his wife and two children. \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:NOW ON WAITLIST — On the CIC's Rooftop: Alison Cheperdak and "Was It Something I Said?" (IN-PERSON ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:5/27 UPDATE: Registrations are now closed as we have reached maximum capacity. Complete the RSVP form for the waitlist.\nTHIS ROOFTOP EVENT IS OFFERED IN-PERSON ONLY (No Livestream)\nThe CIC is delighted to bring back our programs to our building’s rooftop. For our first rooftop program\, we are delighted to welcome internationally certified etiquette expert and coach Alison M. Cheperdak for a discussion of her new book\, Was It Something I Said?: Everyday Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Moments in Relationships\, Work\, and Life\, on Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT. Interviewing Alison will be another DC Catholic young professional\, Jane Kennedy. \nYou must RSVP in advance as there is limited space available on the rooftop. There will be no walk-ins allowed. On the day-of starting at 7:00 PM\, you may check-in at the CIC building’s main foyer with the Security team. Once checked in\, you will be escorted to the elevator. \nFAQS:\nMAY 27th SCHEDULE? \n\n7:00 PM: Check-in begins in the main foyer of the 1501 K Street Building (The Investment Building); our Rooftop Happy Hour(s) bar opens. You may also purchase Was It Something I Said from CIC bookstore manager\, Kevin.\n7:30 PM: Was It Something I Said? interview of author Alison Cheperdak by Jane Kennedy.\n8:30 PM: Booksigning by Alison Cheperdak. The Happy Hour(s) continues.\n9:00 PM: Evening concludes; please exit down the elevator.\n\nBAD WEATHER?\nIn the event of very rainy weather forecast\, a decision will be made a couple days before the program to move into the CIC’s space on the first floor of the 1501 K Street building or change the date. If registered\, check your email for updates. \nVIDEO OF THIS TALK?\nThis program is offered in-person only\, and will not be livestreamed. However\, we will record Alison’s talk to be placed later on our YouTube Channel. If you would like to be emailed the recording\, make your request through this online form: https://forms.gle/i3SNJ93uiR2Y1iSLA. \nPARKING OPTIONS?\nThe CIC building’s garage at 1501 K Street NW (Atlantic Parking) will offer you a discounted rate of $6 to park. When arriving\, tell the garage attendant you are attending the CIC’s program. Please note that the garage will close this evening at 8:00 PM.  \nNEED TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION?\nEmail the CIC Event Team at events@cicdc.org. \n\nAbout Alison Cheperdak’s Book:\n\nThe modern etiquette guide you’ll actually use \n\n\nInspired by years spent navigating high-pressure rooms\, from live TV studios to the West Wing of the White House\, Alison M. Cheperdak has learned one thing: how we treat people matters more than ever. And most of us were never truly taught how to do it well. \nAs an etiquette expert who has taught seminars everywhere from Harvard Law School to the White House to the U.S. Congress\, as well as for some of the largest global companies\, Alison has helped thousands of people build confidence\, clarity\, and connection in their everyday lives. \nNow she has gathered her top tips\, most-asked questions\, and real-life scripts into a book created for you. Was It Something I Said? is a modern\, practical\, confidence-building guide to every social moment life offers\, whether big\, small\, awkward\, or high-stakes. \nIf you have ever wondered what to say to a new colleague\, how to handle a tricky conversation with grace\, or whether your text sounded a little off\, this book is for you. \nWith warmth and expertise\, Alison shows that etiquette is not about perfection or performance. It is about respect\, emotional intelligence\, and making people feel at ease\, including yourself. \n\n\n\nWas It Something I Said? will guide you in learning to:\n\n\n\n\nStart conversations\, sustain them\, and exit gracefully.\nNavigate the moments everyone dreads\, including awkward encounters or forgotten names.\nHandle tricky topics with thoughtfulness\, from money to family dynamics to meeting your partner’s parents.\nUnderstand dress codes\, dining etiquette\, and everyday social cues without any snobbery.\nShow up with polished presence while staying true to who you are.\nWhether you are giving a toast\, interviewing for your dream job\, traveling abroad\, texting a friend\, or hosting a dinner that brings people together\, this book helps you move through life with heart\, clarity\, and gracious ease.\n\nEtiquette is not old-fashioned. It is a soft-skill superpower\, and it is needed now more than ever. \nWas It Something I Said? is your companion for feeling confident wherever life takes you\, from boardrooms to brunch tables to the moments that matter most.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/was-it-something-i-said/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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SUMMARY:Making Sense of "Magnifica Humanitas"
DESCRIPTION:Join the CIC on Monday\, June 1 at 6:00 PM EDT for a discussion of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on AI\, “Making Sense of Magnifica Humanitas.” Our panelists are Fr. Michael Baggot\, LC\, a theologian and leading voice on AI ethics\, and Mark Ryland\, Catholic technology strategist and Vice President of AI at Istari Digital. \nOur discussion will explore the pope’s emerging vision for the Church and humanity in an age of algorithms\, automation\, and machine intelligence. Drawing from theology\, ethics\, technology\, business\, and Catholic social thought\, Fr. Baggot and Mark Ryland will discuss how the encyclical speaks to pressing contemporary questions: \n\nWhat does it mean to defend human dignity in the era of generative AI?\nHow should Catholics think about work\, creativity\, and economics amid rapid technological disruption?\nCan technological progress remain human-centered?\nWhat unique moral and spiritual contributions can the Catholic tradition offer to the global AI conversation?\nHow should we understand Magnifica Humanitas within the larger historical context of Catholic Social Teaching?\n\nRegister to attend either in-person or virtually through our YouTube livestream. \nJune 1 Schedule: \n\n5:45 pm: Doors Open\n6:00 pm: Panel Discussion and Q&A on Magnifica Humanitas with Fr. Michael Baggot and Mark Ryland — this portion of the evening will be livestreamed\n7:00 pm: Happy (Half) Hour\n7:30 pm: Event Concludes
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/magnifica-humanitas/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:CIC Events,Panel Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
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CREATED:20260317T223113Z
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SUMMARY:The CIC’s 2026 Eucharistic Procession in Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for the CIC’s 4th Annual Eucharistic Procession in Our Nation’s Capital on the morning of Saturday\, June 6\, 2026 from 9:00am-12:00pm. This year\, we are partnering with the National Eucharistic Congress as part of the Archdiocese of Washington’s activities on the “One Nation Under God” St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Pilgrimage that celebrates the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding. \nJune 6 Schedule:\n9:00 AM: Mass\n10:00 AM: Eucharistic Procession will begin\n12:00 PM: Conclusion \nThe night before on Friday\, June 5\, our director Fr. Charles Trullols will bring the Pilgrimage’s Blessed Sacrament from the Diocese of Arlington to the Archdiocese of Washington. The CIC will offer a Holy Hour at our chapel from 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM with music by singer-songwriter Marie Miller. \nView full details at www.cicdc.org/procession.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/2026_cicprocession/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
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SUMMARY:Margarita Mooney Clayton's "When Mary Calls"
DESCRIPTION:The CIC is delighted to welcome Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton for a presentation of her book\, When Mary Calls: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God\, on Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. After the talk\, stay for a booksigning with Dr. Clayton and a light happy hour social. \nRSVP to join this program in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________\nJune 10th Schedule: \n\n5:45 PM: Doors open for check-in\n6:00 PM: When Mary Calls presentation by Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton (in-person and livestreamed).\n7:00 PM: Booksigning by Dr. Clayton and happy hour\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\nWhen Mary Calls will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nAbout the Book:\n\nA young Protestant man from the Bible Belt experiences miraculous healing at a Marian shrine in Ireland. A Methodist woman sees Mary through “a tear in the world” and receives a life-saving warning. A world-renowned composer discovers that every musical composition “is a little incarnation.” \nIn an age of spiritual hunger and cultural confusion\, people from Protestant\, Catholic\, and Orthodox backgrounds are turning to Mary as their spiritual mother. \nPart spiritual memoir\, part theological exploration\, When Mary Calls is an emotionally resonant narrative tapestry of deeply personal\, testimonial-style stories of Marian encounters today\, reflecting Margarita Mooney Clayton’s unique voice as both scholar and spiritual witness. Through seven compelling personal stories—including Clayton’s own dangerous missions to help dissidents in her mother’s homeland of Cuba—this book reveals Mary’s maternal protection at work and explores how she binds believers to authentic faith communities. \nThrough these contemporary encounters with Mary\, Clayton shows how the Mother of God offers what our disenchanted age desperately seeks: an alternative to sterile rationalism and a path to authentic spiritual renewal. Each chapter shares a “Pentecost moment” that leads not just to personal transformation but to binding with the living community of faith. Mary emerges as a model of true creativity rooted in humility rather than self-assertion. The diverse expressions of love for Mary offer embodied devotional practices that bridge time-tested traditions and our mysterious longings for personal encounter with the divine. \nWhen Mary Calls demonstrates how the Mother of God continues to draw seekers into deeper relationships with Christ\, transforming extraordinary encounters into sustained spiritual practices which offer meaning and to a world searching for hope.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/when-mary-calls/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T210000
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CREATED:20260519T192509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T154311Z
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SUMMARY:On the CIC's Rooftop with Architect James McCrery (IN-PERSON ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:THIS ROOFTOP EVENT IS OFFERED IN-PERSON ONLY (No Livestream)\nWell-known classical architect and Catholic University professor James McCrery redesigned the Catholic Information Center in 2022—but he has never before spoken at the CIC!   \nOn Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT\,  join the CIC for an evening on our building’s rooftop with Mr. McCrery in a conversation with art critic William Newton. Mr. McCrery will discuss some of his significant ecclesiastical projects\, including his work for the CIC\, and shares his views on why classical church architecture is experiencing a significant revival. \n\nYou must RSVP in advance as there is limited space available on the rooftop. There will be no day-of\, walk-in registrations allowed. On the day-of starting at 7:00 PM\, you may check-in at the CIC building’s main foyer with the Security team. Once checked in\, you will be escorted to the elevator. \n\nFAQS:\nJune 24th SCHEDULE? \n\n7:00 PM: Check-in begins in the main foyer of the 1501 K Street Building (The Investment Building); the Rooftop Happy Hour(s) bar opens.\n7:30 PM: Interview of James McCrery by William Newton.\n8:30 PM: The Happy Hour(s) continues.\n9:00 PM: Evening concludes; please exit down the elevators.\n\nBAD WEATHER?\nIn the event of a very rainy weather forecast\, a decision will be made a couple days before the program to move into the CIC’s space on the first floor of the 1501 K Street building or change the date. If registered\, check your email for updates. \nVIDEO OF THIS TALK?\nThis program is offered in-person only\, and will not be livestreamed. However\, we will record this interview to be placed later on our YouTube Channel. If you would like to be emailed the recording\, make your request through this online form: https://forms.gle/qmtXYfTbc4G4uxqm7. \nPARKING OPTIONS?\nThe CIC building’s garage at 1501 K Street NW (Atlantic Parking) will offer you a discounted rate of $6 to park. When arriving\, tell the garage attendant you are attending the CIC’s program. Please note that the garage closes at 7:00 PM on Wednesdays. We are presently seeking to have the garage extend their close time on on June 24. Should there be a change\, we will update the website and email all registrants.  \nNEED TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION?\nEmail the CIC Event Team at events@cicdc.org.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/cic-rooftop-james-mccrery/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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SUMMARY:"The American Book of Fables" with Matthew Mehan
DESCRIPTION:The Catholic Information Center invites you to join us on Tuesday\, June 30 at 6:30 PM EDT as author Matthew Mehan presents on his newest book\, The American Book of Fables. \nFrom the Everglades to the Great Lakes\, from the sequoias of California to the rocky islands of Maine\, The American Book of Fables invites us to rediscover the beauty of America – her lands\, her people\, and her principles of liberty\, law\, and love. \nIn this heirloom collection of original and adapted fables\, bestselling author and educator Dr. Matthew Mehan reimagines Aesop for the New World\, replacing lions and tigers with buffalo\, eagles\, and many more animals from across our own beautiful country. Each tale – crafted in the rhythms of classic verse and prose – reveals the joyful and hard-won harmony of freedom and friendship that can\, if we wish\, continue to guide the hearts of Americans in their pursuit of happiness. \nWith sections “for Littles\, Middles\, and Bigs\,” this family companion speaks to all ages. The youngest will delight in its playful rhymes and humorous characters; older children will ponder its amusing moral tales; and adults will savor Dr. Mehan’s rich wit\, historical wonder\, and layered reflections on the human heart. Taken together\, the stories recapture that wit and wisdom\, that warm gratitude\, kind decency\, and frontier spirit that have made America a republic unlike any other the world has ever known. \nThis volume features luminous illustrations of our nation’s natural wonders in watercolor\, ink\, and oil by acclaimed realist-impressionist artist John Folley. It is all at once a work of beauty\, a treasury of virtue\, a handbook of liberty\, and a joyful\, unapologetic love letter to America. \nFor families seeking to renew their love for nature\, neighbor\, God\, and country\, The American Book of Fables is the quintessential keepsake for our nation’s 250th anniversary and a celebration of the people\, places\, and principles that shaped America and that still call her – and us – to greatness today. \nRSVP to join us in-person or virtually through the livestream. \n___________________ \nJune 30th Schedule:\n\n6:15 PM: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:30-7:30 PM: Presentation by Dr. Mehan (this portion of the evening will be offer also through a livestream)\n7:30-8:30 PM: Booksigning & Light Happy Hour\n8:30 PM: Evening concludes\n\n___________________ \n\nAbout the Book:
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-american-book-of-fables/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launches,CIC Events
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SUMMARY:"Training the Tongue" with Fr. Gregory Pine\, OP
DESCRIPTION:The CIC and the Thomistic Institute invite you to join Fr. Gregory Pine\, OP\, for a presentation on his latest book\, Training the Tongue and Growing Beyond Sins of Speech. This program takes place on Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026 at the Catholic Information Center at 6:00 PM EDT. \nRegister to attend either in-person or virtually through a YouTube livestream. Training the Tongue is available for sale at the CIC’s bookstore. \nJuly 29th Schedule:\n\n5:45 pm: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm: “Training the Tongue” presentation (this portion of the evening will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm: Booksigning with Fr. Pine and a light happy hour social\n8:00 pm: Evening Concludes\n\nAbout Fr. Pine’s Book:\nGossip. Lying. Flattery. Crass words. As we grow in Christian maturity\, many of us are aware that we fall frequently into sins of speech. We realize instinctually that these faults are holding us back from the fullness of life. But what can we do about them? \nTraining the Tongue and Growing Beyond Sins of Speech promises to help us attain verbal virtue. As this brief book shows\, by cultivating healthy habits\, we can effectively crowd out sinful speech and experience the gift of our tongue as God intended. Dynamic preacher and teacher Fr. Gregory Pine\, O.P.\, directs our attention to the primary purpose of speech—communion with God and each other—and considers a whole range of methods to develop our humanity in service of that end. \nFr. Gregory invites us to consider the importance of practices like truth-telling\, correction\, humor\, and prayer within the context of our earthly and heavenly conversations. Enter more whole-heartedly (and freely) into relationships. Harness the power of speech for the good of your soul. And\, with Training the Tongue as a delightful guide\, reclaim communication as a tool for true communion with God and man alike. \nThe CIC thanks the Thomistic Institute for co-sponsoring this event. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/training-the-tongue-father-pine/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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