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SUMMARY:Visions of the Divine
DESCRIPTION:The CIC is pleased to welcome back Catholic evangelist\, businessman\, and author Stephen Auth for a discussion of his latest book\, Visions of the Divine: An Artistic Journey Into the Mystery of the Eucharist. This program will be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream. \n10/22 Schedule: \n\n5:40 pm EDT: Registration check-in begins\n6:00 pm EDT: “Visions of the Divine” presentation by Steve Auth (this portion will be offered both in-person and through a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Booksigning and a light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: The evening concludes\n\nVisions of the Divine is available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \nABOUT THE BOOK: \nIn Visions of the Divine\, Steve Auth reunites the art of the Eucharist with the Eucharistic liturgy itself. Much of this art was separated from the context of the Mass for which it was created many centuries ago and is relegated now to museums sprinkled around the world. Along with his co-authors Evelyn Auth and Msgr. Roger Landry\, Steve leads the reader on a worldwide pilgrimage to some of the most spectacular and moving artistic masterpieces created over the millennia to help clergy and laity alike penetrate more deeply into the Eucharistic mystery. Journeying to museums and churches in nearly 20 cities across the United States and Europe\, the authors will guide you through the liturgy of the Mass in ways you may never have experienced. \nWhether you attend church out of obligation\, for the sense of community you find there\, or for the Eucharistic presence itself\, Visions of the Divine will help you make these experiences richer\, more vibrant\, and more fulfilling. And if you’ve never attended a Roman Catholic Mass and are curious about what happens there\, Visions will give you an experience guaranteed to leave you thirsting for more. \nNarrated in the author’s simple\, emotive style\, Visions of the Divine presents you with dozens of colorful images of thought-provoking art that will immerse you in each element of the Mass at a deeper and more profound level\, including: \n\nHow the simple act of making the Sign of the Cross\, which the average Catholic does eight times during the liturgy\, can make you cry\nQuieting your mind to listen more actively to the Word of God and to imagine yourself in the moment as the Word is proclaimed and the author guides you through some of the Scriptures’ most iconic messages\nImagining the Apostles’ Creed as it was carved and painted into one of Europe’s most colorful Catholic churches\nMeditating on a lasting image of eternity while the collection basket is passed — a practice that will forever change how you think about this relatively prosaic element of the liturgy\nReliving the sacrifice and triumph of Christ on Calvary during the Eucharistic prayers through some of the greatest artistic masterpieces ever created\nFollowing the path of biblical figures\, such as Mary Magdalene\, the prodigal son\, and St. Paul himself\, to freely receive Christ’s healing mercy\, forgiveness\, peace\, and love at Mass\nExperiencing the sacrament of Holy Communion for what it truly is — communion with God Himself\nHow to re-enter the world following the Mass with visual images in your head that will make you a more effective evangelist\n\nFrom Rembrandt\, El Greco\, and Van Gogh to Michelangelo\, da Vinci\, and Raphael; from Velaquez\, Picasso\, and Dali to lesser-known greats\, such as Pontormo\, Masaccio and Drolling\, the array of breathtaking art in Steve Auth’s Visions of the Divine will enlighten your path to communion with God. You will witness our Father’s love for you and be encouraged to let yourself be loved by Him within the Eucharistic mystery.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/visions-of-the-divine/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Company We Keep
DESCRIPTION:“No one has greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” –John 15:13 \nWhat does it mean to live friendship as a Christian? In a culture of fleeting connections and digital noise\, The Company We Keep offers a compelling return to the wisdom of Aristotle\, St. Thomas Aquinas\, the Gospel\, and Christian tradition to rediscover the lost art and meaning of true friendship as a vital part of holiness and discipleship. \nJoin Catholic philosopher and author Michael Pakaluk at the CIC for the launch of his latest book on Friday\, October 10th at 2:00 PM EDT. \nIn The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why it Matters\, Dr. Pakaluk invites the reader to see friendship not as optional\, but essential: a moral\, spiritual\, and deeply human bond that reflects our highest calling. With clarity and warmth\, he explores the kinds of friendship that shape our lives—from casual camaraderie to the deep\, sacrificial love between spouses\, parents\, and children. \nWhether you seek richer relationships\, deeper community\, or a more meaningful life of faith\, this book will challenge and inspire you to choose your company wisely—and to become the kind of friend that is crucial and indispensable in the lives of your loved ones. It is a book about community\, growing in love\, and following Christ more closely—together. \nOctober 10th Schedule: \n\n1:40 pm EDT: Registration check-in begins\n2:00 pm EDT: Michael Pakaluk’s presentation (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n3:00 pm EDT: Booksigning by Dr. Pakaluk along with a coffee and tea time social\n4:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nThe Company We Keep will be available to purchase at the CIC bookstore. RSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-company-we-keep/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
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SUMMARY:The Dignity of Dependence
DESCRIPTION:The CIC is pleased to welcome author Leah Libresco Sargeant for the launch of her latest book\, The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto (Catholic Ideas for a Secular World) on Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025 at 6:00 PM. \nThe Dignity of Dependence argues that women’s equal rights depend on advocating for women as women. \nThe world is not ready to welcome women as women; a culture that fears dependence and asks everyone to aim for autonomy and independence will always be a society hostile to women. Women are expected to care for those around them while living in a society that despises need and penalizes those who care for the weak. \nThe Dignity of Dependence aims to liberate women and men from this corrosive and false ideal of the human person as strongest alone. Leah Libresco Sargeant argues that to thrive\, human beings need to exist in webs of mutual dependence\, not in isolating\, radical autonomy. Women’s equal dignity doesn’t require women to deny biological reality or attempt to be interchangeable with men. Sargeant advocates for building a culture that accepts and celebrates women as they are rather than demanding that women keep their relationships and their bodies in check. The fight for women’s dignity is a fight for a full\, human dignity―a dignity that isn’t threatened by dependence. It is our need for each other that makes us human. \nMrs. Sargeant’s talk will be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream \nOctober 7th Schedule: \n\n5:40 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm EDT: Leah Libresco Sargeant’s presentation (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Booksigning by the author and a light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nThe Dignity of Dependence will be available to purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-dignity-of-dependence/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000
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SUMMARY:2025 John Paul II New Evangelization Award Gala (SOLD OUT!)
DESCRIPTION:As of September 7\, the 2025 CIC Gala is sold out. If you are interested in joining the waitlist for individual seats or sponsorships\, please complete this form.\n\nThe CIC is pleased to honor Frank Hanna as the 14th recipient of the CIC’s John Paul II New Evangelization Award on Thursday\, October 2\, 2025\, at the JW Marriott in Washington\, DC. \nMr. Hanna is the CEO of Hanna Capital and Founder of the Solidarity Association. He is a champion of Catholic education and the role of the family as the domestic church\, a devoted advocate for evangelizing the culture through art and beauty\, and a committed leader to many Catholic organizations and those around the country. His engagement in the public square on issues close to the heart of the Church is an inspirational expression of the new evangelization as envisioned by Saint John Paul II. \nVisit the JPII 2025 gala webpage for full details. \nQuestions? Contact the Development team at development@cicdc.org or (202) 783-2062\, ext. 103.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/jpii2025gala/
LOCATION:JW Marriott\, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington DC\, 20004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
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SUMMARY:Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 11\, 2025 (New Date!) at 7:00 PM EDT for a panel discussion with professional Catholic women led by Elise Crawford Gallagher\, founder of Catholic Women in Business and co-author of Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home. Elise will discuss the reasons why she and her co-author Taryn DeLong wrote their book and then lead a compelling panel discussion with two Catholic women Regina Bethencourt and Elizabeth Marcolini\, who are striving to be professionals\, wives\, and mothers living spiritually integrated lives. \nEvening Schedule: \n\n6:40 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n7:00 pm EDT: Panel discussion\n8:00 pm EDT: Booksigning and light happy (half) hour\n8:30 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nHoly Ambition is available to purchase at the CIC bookstore. RSVP today! \n________________________ \nAbout the Book:  \nWhether you are an entrepreneur (or aspiring entrepreneur)\, a business or nonprofit professional\, or a business student\, Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home will help you navigate work and life with Christ at the center of it all\, recognizing that our most ambitious calling is to be saints. \nAuthors Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher draw from Catholic Women in Business\, their online community of more than five thousand Catholic professional women\, to answer some of the most pressing questions about what it means to fully live out your vocation as an ambitious Catholic businesswoman\, recognizing that the specifics can vary from woman to woman and from one season of life to the next. Each chapter includes wisdom and insights from saints and courageous women past and present who serve as mentors\, role models\, and friends. \nSome of the questions addressed in Holy Ambition include the following: \n\nAm I discerning God’s will for my life correctly? (Learn from St. Teresa of Calcutta\, who persevered during times when she could not hear God’s voice.)\nIs it OK to be ambitious and build wealth? (Be encouraged by St. Jane Frances de Chantal\, who used her ambition and wealth for good—to protect her children.)\nHow can I practice my faith in a secular environment? (Be inspired by St. Gianna Molla\, who built up her medical practice with unwavering faith.)\nHow can I cultivate good relationships and get along with difficult people? (Meet St. Thérèse of Lisieux\, whose “little way” enabled her to love even the most irritating and disagreeable of her religious sisters.)\nHow can I succeed at work while being open to new life? (Discover how St. Zélie Martin found the balance between work and family life.)\nHow can I make a difference as a Catholic entrepreneur? (See how Catherine de Hueck Doherty fought against Communism by helping the poor\, the very people targeted by the Communists.)\n\nWith the turn of each page\, you will deepen your understanding of the feminine genius and discover how “women imbued with the spirit of the Gospel can do so much to aid humanity in not falling” (St. John Paul II). The lived experiences of these women will encourage you to discover and thrive in God’s unique and unrepeatable plan for your life. \nChapter questions for reflection and discussion make this the perfect choice for book clubs and small-group discussions. \n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/holy-ambition/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T200000
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SUMMARY:The Shock of Holiness
DESCRIPTION:Is holiness actually shocking? What is romantic about the everyday life of a holy person?  Philosopher and author Michael Pakaluk seeks to answer those questions and challenge readers to pursue both holiness and romance in his new book\, The Shock of Holiness: Finding the Romance of Everyday Life. \nThe CIC invites you to join Dr. Michael Pakaluk for the launch of his new book here on Wednesday\, August 27\, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT. \nIn The Shock of Holiness\, Dr. Pakaluk invites readers to ponder not only the extraordinary witnesses of the saints but also the smaller instances of grace in everyday life — from the holiness of mothers at daily Mass to thoughts on a crucifix versus a cross to a concise reasoning of Jesus’ true presence in the Eucharist. \nHe will discuss some of the most basic challenges in life — marriage and sex\, contraception\, sacrifice\, raising children\, and emulating the saints — and how holiness in those places can be achieved. \nAugust 27th Schedule: \n\n5:40 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm EDT: Michael Pakaluk’s presentation (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Booksigning by Dr. Pakaluk and a light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nThe Shock of Holiness will be available to purchase at the CIC bookstore. RSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-shock-of-holiness/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T180000
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SUMMARY:Dr. John Bergsma's "Jesus and the Jubilee"
DESCRIPTION:Biblical scholar and author Dr. John Bergsma visits the CIC on Thursday\, July 10\, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT for a presentation of his new book\, Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor. The talk will be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream. \n2025 is a very special year. Why? It’s a Jubilee Holy Year of the Catholic Church. \nJubilee means joy—a joy that’s not fleeting\, a joy that lasts. In biblical times\, a jubilee was a time to rejoice. And this is still the case when the Church announces a jubilee. \nDr. Bergsma will walks us through his book\, which gets to the roots of the jubilee\, showing how this practice was established in order to preserve freedom\, family\, and the fullness of God’s blessing for the ancient Israelites. \nBut what the Israelites were promised by God—and experienced partially—was truly fulfilled by Jesus. As Jesus and the Jubilee reveals\, the Catholic Church is the perpetual jubilee\, offering redemption\, release from spiritual bondage\, return to our true home and family\, and rest in God’s fullness. \nPlease register to join us in-person or virtually\, and discover how the jubilee is the very center of Jesus’s mission and how we can fully participate in this ongoing “year of favor.” \nJuly 10th Schedule: \n\n5:40 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm EDT: Dr. Bergsma’s “Jesus and the Jubilee” presentation (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Booksigning by Dr. Bergsma and a light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nJesus and the Jubilee is available to purchase at the CIC bookstore. RSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/bergsma-jesus-jubilee/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000
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SUMMARY:Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Executive Panel Discussion: How to Live the Virtue of Hope
DESCRIPTION:The CIC and Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Washington\, DC invite you to our upcoming Executive Panel Discussion on Thursday\, June 26th at 7:00 pm. The conversation’s topic is “How to Live the Virtue of Hope\,” and will feature panelists Fr. Patrick Lewis\, Capt. Thatcher Hallock\, and Sr. Agnes Marie of the Eternal High Priest\, OCD. Come hear their reflections on living with hope in challenging times. You won’t want to miss it! \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; $15 for non-YCP members. \nSchedule: \n\n7:00 PM – Doors Open + Networking with drinks and hors d’oeuvres\n7:30 PM – Panel Begins\n8:25 PM – Small Group Discussion\n8:40 PM – Table Summaries\n8:50 PM – Closing + Prayer\n9:00 PM – Event Ends\n\nOur Panelists are: \n\nFr. Patrick Lewis\nPastor of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in DC and one of YCP DC’s Chaplains.\nCaptain Thatcher Hallock\nCaptain Hallock is an active duty captain and registered nurse in the United States Air Force. He directs the Education & Training Flight at Malcolm Grow Medical Center and is a Knight in the Order of Malta and assists in their humanitarian mission.\n\nThis program is co-sponsored by the Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Washington\, DC. \nRegister today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/ycp-virtue-of-hope/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T120000
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SUMMARY:Mass for the Feast Day of St. Josemaría Escrivá
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate St. Josemaría’s feast day with Mass at the CIC on Thursday\, June 26 at noon EDT. After Mass\, join us for iced coffee and doughnuts. \nThe Mass will be livestreamed. View it tomorrow through the YouTube livestream link. \n\n“Professional work is also an apostolate\, an opportunity to give ourselves to others\, to reveal Christ to them and lead them to God the Father.” —St. Josemaría Escrivá \n\nIf you are unable to attend our Mass\, there will be two other St. Josemaría Masses offered in the Washington area: \n\nThursday\, June 26 at 7:00 PM: St. James Catholic Church\, 905 Park Avenue\, Falls Church\, VA 22046\nSaturday\, June 28 at 10:00 AM: St. Bernadette Catholic Church\, 70 University Blvd E.\, Silver Spring\, MD
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/stjosemariamass2025/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
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SUMMARY:Natural Religion and the American Founding
DESCRIPTION:The CIC invites you to our upcoming program on June 25th\, “Natural Religion and the American Founding\,” presented by Edward J. Furton\, MA\, PhD\, Director of Publications at The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC). \nThank you to both NCBC and the Elizabeth Bayley Seton Assembly #1781 of the Knights of Columbus for co-sponsoring this session. \nThe talk be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream. All in-person attendees will receive a free book (courtesy of NCBC) in honor of the nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial\, Scholasticism in the Colonial Colleges by James J. Walsh. \nAbout this Session: \nAn Argumentative Strategy Grounded in Historical Fact that Justifies the Return of the Founding Truths to American Public Life \nDr. Furton delves into the educational background of the American Founders\, who were educated in the scholastic tradition of the Middle Ages\, as James J. Walsh shows in Scholasticism in the Colonial Colleges. Like Christians of the medieval era\, they were taught to distinguish between faith and reason\, a distinction crucial to our political union in 1776. \nThe colonies were at odds with each other over the doctrinal teachings of Christianity. The representatives at the Second Continental Congress set aside these differences and returned to what they had learned in the colleges. They joined the nation under theological and moral truths that are agreeable to reason. These convictions are the first principles of our political union\, are not subject to church-state separation\, and must be restored to our nation’s public life. \nSchedule: \n\n6:40 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n7:00 pm EDT: “Natural Religion and the American Founding” presentation by Dr. Furton (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n8:00 pm EDT: Light reception\n8:30 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/natural-religion-american-founding/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T200000
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SUMMARY:Monsignor Charles Pope's "The Hell There Is"
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Msgr. Charles Pope on Tuesday\, June 24\, 2025 for a discussion of his new book\, The Hell There Is: An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church. Monsignor will celebrate Mass as well at 5:30 PM EDT. His presentation talk will begin at 6:15 PM\, followed by a booksigning and light happy hour. The Hell There Is is available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \nThe talk be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream. \nAbout The Hell There Is: \n“Of all the theological errors commonly held today\, the most popular is surely the denial of the doctrine of hell.”\n—Msgr. Charles Pope \nEven self-described Christians question whether God would consign anyone to hell. Msgr. Pope explains this false perception: “If it exists at all\, it is largely empty\, except perhaps for a few serial killers or genocidal maniacs like Hitler.” People who adopt this belief are ignoring Jesus’s teachings that instruct the exact opposite. \nIn The Hell There Is\, Msgr. Pope defends the doctrine of hell against doubters and skeptics. The reader will learn how God has largely been refashioned and trivialized in much of modern thinking. The God of Scripture has been replaced by the “Jesus I know\,” who would never impose demands on anyone. As in the past\, those nowadays who invent their own god engage in idolatry. By denying the existence of hell\, they choose a false god who is indifferent to their spiritual condition over the true God who makes demands on those He desires to save. \nMsgr. Pope argues persuasively why hell plays a central role in God’s plan of salvation\, based on a detailed examination of the scriptural evidence. A thorough explication of the teachings of Jesus on hell provides a convincing refutation of commonly heard claims that He never spoke about eternal punishment. Important questions about hell are answered completely based on sources from both Scripture and Tradition\, including theologically sound insights from Dante’s Inferno. Through this edifying book\, readers will come to better understand\, and renew belief in\, the doctrine of hell. \n6/24/2025 Program Schedule: \n\n5:15 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n5:30 pm EDT: Daily Mass celebrated by Msgr. Pope\n6:15 pm EDT: Presentation by Msgr. Charles Pope on his new book (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:15 pm EDT: Booksigning by Monsignor and a light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/the-hell-there-is/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T200000
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SUMMARY:Matthew Bunson's "Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope"
DESCRIPTION:American Catholics know and love veteran Catholic journalist and historian Matthew Bunson for his coverage on EWTN of all things Rome—and Dr. Bunson will be at the CIC on Monday\, June 9\, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT to present on his new book\, Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope. EWTN News In Depth host Catherine Hadro joins the program to lead the discussion with Dr. Bunson. \nThis presentation is offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. \nAbout Dr. Bunson’s Book: \nThe smoke clears. The world watches. A name is announced. A man steps forward and the earth’s gaze falls upon him. \nWe have a Pope! And his name is Leo XIV. \nBut who is this 266th successor to St. Peter? What is the former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s vision for the Church\, and what impact will his papacy have on Catholics and on the world? \nDr. Matthew Bunson offers the first authoritative portrait of the new Holy Father. With unmatched access\, deep sources in Rome\, and a reputation for integrity and insight\, Bunson delivers a compelling\, richly textured narrative of the new pope’s life\, beliefs\, and improbable journey to the Chair of St. Peter. \nIn this comprehensive and deeply satisfying account\, you will discover: \n\nHis birth at Mercy Hospital and early life in Dolton\, just outside South Side Chicago\nHis classic American Catholic upbringing\, from the moment the legacy institutions began to decline\nSuburban Chicago as the quintessential microcosm of the Church in America\nThe Augustinian intellectual heritage\, and the sketches of the Augustinian saints in his pectoral cross\nPeru as a place of mission: its geography\, culture\, and the history of Catholicism in northwest South America\nLeo as a fully American pope shaped by both the U.S. and Latin America\nCardinal Prevost’s Vatican career culminating in his appointment as prefect for the Dicastery for Bishops\nHis relationship with Pope Francis\, and early decisions that signal a desire to place himself within the Church’s tradition\n\nAccessible\, informative\, and rooted in journalistic rigor and an intimate understanding of the Church\, Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the man inside the white cassock—and the moment in which he will reign. \n6/9/2025 Program Schedule: \n\n5:45 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm EDT: Presentation by Dr. Matthew Bunson on his new book (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Booksigning by Dr. Bunson and a light happy hour\n7:30 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nLeo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope will be available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/leo-xiv-bunson/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shepherd's DC Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Shepherd’s Clothing returns to the CIC to offer more men’s suit fittings during the workday from downtown Washington\, DC. Schedule your fitting here. \nThe team at Shepherd’s will be hosting a reception the night of the 20th. Stay tuned for details. \n 
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/shepherds-roadshow-sping2025/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
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SUMMARY:The CIC’s 2025 Eucharistic Procession in Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to participate in the CIC’s Third Annual Eucharistic Procession in Our Nation’s Capital on the morning of Saturday\, May 17\, 2025 from 9:30am-12:00pm. View the schedule and full details at www.cicdc.org/procession.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/2025-eucharistic-procession/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T105451
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SUMMARY:Return to Me: Visits to the Tabernacle
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Tin Can Pilgrim Lynda Rozell at the CIC on Monday\, May 5\, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT for a discussion of her book\, Return to Me: Visits to the Tabernacle. The presentation will be offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. \nReturn to Me: Visits to the Tabernacle discusses tabernacle images with reflections on their symbolism\, encouraging devotion to Jesus in the tabernacle and drawing readers to adoration at the tabernacle outside of a formal holy hour. Organized under the themes of Nourishment\, Sacrifice\, Jesus\, Spirit\, Church\, and Mission\, this book helps readers deepen their devotion to Jesus in His Real Presence. In addition to reflections from Scripture and tradition\, Return to Me includes photographs of tabernacles visited by the author to help guide the reader’s prayer and meditation. In so doing\, they show the reader how to use visual images as a starting point for prayer\, teaching readers how to enter more fully into their personal conversations with Christ by prayerfully “reading” their own tabernacle and those they encounter in their busy lives. \nMs. Rozell’s books are available for purchase at the Catholic Information Center bookstore. \nMay 5th Schedule:\n\n5:45 PM: Registrant check-in begins\n6:00-7:00 PM: Presentation (this portion will be live-streamed)\n7:00-8:00 PM: Book signing by Lynda Rozell and light happy hour\n8:00 PM: Evening concludes\n\nRSVP today to join us in-person or through the livestream for this event!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/return-to-me/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T105451
CREATED:20250423T194700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T204613Z
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of Pope Francis and the Future of the Church
DESCRIPTION:The CIC and the Catholic University of America invite you to our panel discussion on “The Legacy of Pope Francis and the Future of the Church” on Thursday\, May 1st at 6:00 PM EDT. Join an expert panel as they discuss Pope Francis’ legacy and explore the challenges and issues shaping the upcoming conclave. The next chapter of Church history is about to be written. Be part of the conversation. \nOur panelists are: \n\nFr. Aquinas Guilbeau\, OP\, CUA’s University Chaplain and Vice President of Ministry and Mission\nJoseph Capizzi\, PhD\, Dean and Ordinary Professor of Moral Theology/Ethics at CUA\nAshley McGuire\, Senior Fellow with The Catholic Association\nStephen P. White\, Executive Director of The Catholic Project and Fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center\n\n***This program will be offered in-person only at the Catholic University of America’s Conway School of Nursing’s Large Auditorium. \nThe program begins at 6:00 PM EDT followed by a light reception. The night concludes at 8:00 PM. \nPlease RSVP today. \n____________ \nFor your convenience\, here is a map of the Conway School of Nursing and options for parking…
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/pope-francis-legacy/
LOCATION:Catholic University of America’s Conway School of Nursing Auditorium\, 620 Michigan Ave.\, N.E.\, Washington\, DC\, 20064
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
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SUMMARY:Ida Friederike Görres’ "John Henry Newman: A Life Sacrificed"
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wedensday\, April 30\, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT for Jennifer Bryson’s presentation of “Ida Friederike Görres’ John Henry Newman: A Life Sacrificed.” The presentation will be offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. This program is co-sponsored by the Institute of Human Ecology at the Catholic University of America. \nThis unparalleled introduction to St. John Henry Newman—mind\, heart\, soul\, and personality—brings the great cardinal to life before our eyes\, and with him the charged air of nineteenth-century England. Drawing from his letters\, writings\, and journal entries with precision and poetic flair\, the book is one of Ida Friederike Görres’ masterworks. \nWhile famous for his brilliance\, Cardinal Newman did not hide in an ivory tower. His life was one of risk\, sacrifice\, and immense charity. His sharp turn to Catholicism rocked the University of Oxford\, costing him his friendships\, his livelihood\, and his identity. Through failures and disappointments\, over and over again\, Newman let himself be recreated by God. \nThis work\, in Görres’ words\, is a portrait of “the boy\, puzzled\, who was startled and overwhelmed by God; the active\, creative young prophet of his church in crisis; the hermit\, who he was and wanted to be all his life; and the fighter\, who he was with and against his will: the saint of the Church and the saint of humility\, the one perfected in sacrifice”. \nWith an in-depth introduction by Ratzinger Prize winner Hanna-Barbara Gerl-Falkovitz\, an extensive commentary by translator Jennifer S. Bryson\, and a detailed index\, the book introduces readers not only to St. John Henry Newman\, but to Görres\, one of the greatest hagiographers of the twentieth century\, whose spiritual writings have only recently been discovered by the English-speaking world. \nIda Friederike Görres’ John Henry Newman: A Life Sacrificed (translated by Dr. Bryson) is available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nApril 30th Schedule:\n\n5:40 PM: Registrant check-in begins.\n6:00-7:00 PM: Presentation (this portion will be live-streamed)\n7:00-8:00 PM: Book signing by Jennifer Bryson and light happy hour\n8:00 PM: Conclusion\n\nRSVP today to join us in-person or through the livestream for this event!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/gorres-john-henry-newman/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T200000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Dating
DESCRIPTION:The CIC and Thomistic Institute invite you to join Professor Michael P. Foley at the Catholic Information Center for his talk\, The Art of Dating\, on Friday\, April 25\, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT. Professor Foley will discuss dating as an art\, address the challenges posed by the sexual revolution and social media\, and offer advice for men and women to approach relationships with virtue and integrity. \nFriday\, April 25th Schedule: \n\n5:45 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm EDT: “The Art of Dating” presentation by Professor Michael P. Foley (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nThe CIC thanks the Thomistic Institute for co-sponsoring this event. \nThis presentation is offered for both in-person and virtually through a YouTube lifestream. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/art-of-dating/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T200000
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SUMMARY:Anxiety: A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025 for “Anxiety: A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear” with Art and Laraine Bennett and Dr. Lianna Bennett Haider. This book launch will be offered at 6:00 PM EDT both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. \nDid you know that the latest research shows that one in three people will meet the criteria for anxiety disorder at some point in their lives? \nEven those of us who do not require professional help have certainly experienced the crippling effects of anxiety. \nWorld events\, lockdowns\, the destruction of traditional values\, the rise of omnipresent screens and social media have all certainly contributed to the climbing levels of anxiety in today’s world. \nCatholics are not immune and may be searching for a solution that is both Catholic and clinically sound. \nAnxiety. Even the saints struggled with its effects. From excessive worry about the future to ruminating about the past\, anxiety can steal your joy\, impact your health\, and negatively affect your spiritual life. \nWhether you experience brain fog\, scrupulosity\, panic attacks\, or are constantly overwhelmed\, it is possible to regain control of your life and experience freedom from anxiety. \nWhether you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety\, this book will help you understand it and take the steps necessary to remediate it and restore your tranquility. \nThe Bennetts’ book Anxiety is a tremendous resource for those suffering and for those who aid them. It is replete with absorbing\, real-life stories about individuals who endured various forms of anxiety and found healing through practical and spiritual means. \nIn these liberating pages\, you will discover how your brain works; how biology\, temperament\, and past experiences contribute to anxiety; how to respond to anxiety calmly and rationally; and how to evaluate professional-help options. You will discover: \n\nTested remedies and exercises to assist you in regaining your calm when you are triggered\nPractical tips for coping with insomnia\, stress\, and fear\nFour ways to reframe difficult situations\, whether socially or at work\, and thereby grow in virtue\nWhat to do when coping mechanisms become harmful\nHow to train your brain to rest in the present moment\, regardless of what is happening\nMethods to help liberate individuals from trauma and attain serenity and renewed dignity\n\n“Anxiety is one of the authorities\, powers\, and dominions over which the Lord triumphed on the Cross and which he carried off captive and placed in chains\,” wrote Hans Urs von Balthasar. Through these stories of liberation\, you will be consoled that God has given us the capacity to heal\, to have our mental health restored\, and to find lasting happiness. \nApril 22nd Schedule:\n\n5:40 PM: Registrant check-in begins.\n6:00-7:00 PM: “Anxiety” presentation (this portion will be live-streamed)\n7:00-8:00 PM: Book signing and light happy hour\n8:00 PM: Conclusion\n\nAnxiety\, published by Sophia Institute Press\, will be available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \nRSVP today to join us in-person or through the livestream for this event!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/anxiety/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T194500
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SUMMARY:The Martyrs of the New Millennium
DESCRIPTION:The CIC is pleased to invite you to the launch of Robert Royal’s new book\, The Martyrs of the New Millennium\, on Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT. The program will be offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. \nThis book is the thundering voice of the martyrs of our time. Though mostly overlooked\, the harrowing stories of hundreds of thousands of fellow Christians from around the world who gave their lives for the Faith in recent years — including in full-scale genocides of Christians in several countries — are a part of our history crying out to be told. Here is that history. \nDr. Royal chronicles the heartrending stories of heroic priests\, religious\, and laypeople who are being brutally persecuted\, tortured\, and martyred today by various groups\, including Islamists\, criminal gangs\, political extremists\, and satanic cults. He reveals how thousands more are right now living courageously under oppressive regimes facing similar threats and dangers daily. \nThese are our brothers and sisters in the Faith\, the saints in our midst! You will learn about them\, the role spiritual combat plays in their persecution\, and how you can help alleviate their suffering. While doing so you will also discover: \n\nHow the early Christian martyrs provided one of the first “books of spirituality”\nThe true definition of a Christian martyr and five criteria to be considered a martyr\nTeachings of recent popes on the new martyrdom\, including oblatio vitae\nHow “blasphemy laws” are misconstrued to accuse and condemn Christians unjustly\nThe most dangerous place to be a Catholic priest (You will be shocked!)\nThe country where nine out of ten Christians martyrs worldwide are killed\nThe tremendous sufferings of “white martyrs” and red martyrs\n\nIn these gripping pages\, you will also see how even Christians who aren’t martyrs by definition continue to be powerful witnesses amid the most dire circumstances\, proclaiming the true Faith and radiating God’s light in the face of the most diabolical cruelty. \nThis watershed work gives Tertullian’s famous words “the blood of martyrs is the seed of the Church” an entirely new meaning. \nApril 16th Schedule:\n\n5:40 PM: Registrant check-in begins.\n6:00-7:00 PM: “The Martyrs of the New Millennium” presentation (this portion will be live-streamed)\n7:00-8:00 PM: Book signing and light happy hour\n7:45 PM: Conclusion\n\nDr. Royal’s book will be available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \nRSVP today to join us in-person or through the livestream for this event!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/martyrs-new-millennium-royal/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T193000
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SUMMARY:My Czech Pilgrimage: Seeking Faith\, Family\, and Fortitude in Your Ancestral Homeland
DESCRIPTION:When a fourth-generation Czech-American went “home” for the first time\, he wanted to see where his ancestors lived and meet some of those who overthrew the Communist regime in the 1989 “Velvet Revolution.” Instead\, he found a living family\, and encountered vibrant examples of fortitude and apostolate. Hear about one pilgrim’s story\, published in the Christmas 2024 issue of The Lamp\, and learn how you can draw inspiration in your work and daily life from your roots and the examples of others. \nThe CIC and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) invite you to our upcoming discussion with Brian Svoboda about his journey to and insights about his family’s homeland. \nMonday\, 4/7/2025 Schedule: \n\n5:45 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm EDT: “My Czech Pilgrimage” presentation by Brian Svoboda (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: A light happy (half) hour with Mr. Svoboda\n7:30 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nThe CIC thanks the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation for being our program co-sponsor. And please visit VOC’s Museum\, located a block from the CIC on McPherson Square\, when you have the opportunity. \n“My Czech Pilgrimage” is offered for both in-person and virtual attendance. Copies of the Christmas 2024 edition of The Lamp are available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/my-czech-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T123000
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SUMMARY:Lenten Mini Retreat: Reasons for Hope
DESCRIPTION:The CIC invites you to our upcoming mini-retreat on Saturday\, April 5th that will examine the theological virtue of hope. Our leaders for this mini-retreat will be Fr. Paul Kais (Assistant Chaplain\, CIC) and Fr. Larry Swink (Parochial Vicar at Saint Bernadette Catholic Church in Silver Spring). \nAttendance for the retreat is in-person only\, it will not be livestreamed. Confessions will be offered throughout the morning. \nApril 5th Schedule (Subject to Change): \n\n9:30 am: Mass celebrated by Fr. Paul Kais\n10:00 am: Light breakfast pastries\, coffee\, and fellowship\n10:20 am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; Confessions begin\n10:30 am: Meditation 1 by Fr. Larry Swink — Defining Hope and Examining the Sins Against Hope\n11:00 am: Silent Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament (spiritual reading materials will be offered)\n11:50 am: Meditation 2 by Fr. Larry Swink — Ways to Grow in Hope and the Reason We Need Hope\n12:20 pm: Benediction\n12:30 pm: Mini-Retreat concludes\n\nThis retreat is free to the public\, but please R.S.V.P. if you plan to attend. \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/lenten-miniretreat-2025/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T105451
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SUMMARY:Cleanup on Aisle Mine
DESCRIPTION:The CIC\, Napa Institute\, and Catholic Leadership Institute invite you to register for our April 3rd event with author Dan Cellucci. He will be joining us to discuss his new book\, Cleanup on Aisle Mine: Learning about Life\, Leadership\, and the Lord in the Day-to-Day. \nSo\, what do a 5-year-old kleptomaniac\, an infuriating exchange with a rental car agent\, and regular trips to Rome have in common? They are among the hilarious and heartwarming life lessons in this daily reflection book. \nIn Cleanup on Aisle Mine\, Dan curates nearly eight years of his experience as a millennial husband\, father\, and CEO of a national Catholic nonprofit as he weaves together wisdom from modern-day popes and his own faith journey in this collection of accessible tales. \nHis self-deprecating humor and radical vulnerability allow the reader to hold up a mirror as they read each day’s brief vignette and walk away with a much deeper insight on life\, leadership\, and the undeniable presence of God in the simplest of moments. This book will quickly become a favorite part of your daily routine as Dan offers his own examination of conscience as an invitation for you to consider what more God might be calling you to tomorrow. \nCleanup on Aisle Mine will be available for purchase at the CIC bookstore. \nOur Schedule on April 3rd: \n\n5:00 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n5:15 pm EDT: Mass in the CIC chapel\n6:00 pm EDT: “Cleanup on Aisle Mine” presentation by Dan Cellucci (this portion will be offered virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Booksigning by Dan and a light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\nThank you to our event co-sponsors\, the Napa Institute and Catholic Leadership Institute. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/cleanup-on-aisle-mine/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T191500
DTSTAMP:20260517T105451
CREATED:20250311T184700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T112352Z
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SUMMARY:A Bell for Nagasaki
DESCRIPTION:Professor James L. Nolan\, Jr.\, Washington Gladden 1859 Professor of Sociology at Williams College and author of Atomic Doctors\, will discuss the unique manner in which the Catholics of Nagasaki responded to the plutonium bomb that was dropped on their city on 9 August 1945. \nThe Fat Man bomb demolished Nagasaki’s Urakami Cathedral (the largest Catholic Church in East Asia at the time). In spite of seemingly insurmountable odds\, the cathedral was rebuilt by the community in the years after the war. Included in the new building is one of the original bells recovered from beneath the rubble of the ruins. The other bell was destroyed and to this day the left tower of the rebuilt cathedral remains empty. \nAt the invitation of a parishioner at the cathedral and with the blessing of the Archbishop of Nagasaki\, Nolan is leading the Nagasaki Bell Project\, an effort to replace the second bell and install it before the 80th anniversary of the bombing (August 9\, 2025). This gift from American Catholics to their fellow Japanese Catholics is a beautiful project and a transcendent way to find healing from such a cataclysmic event. \nFriday\, 3/28/2025 Schedule: \n\n5:00 pm EDT: Doors open for registrant check-in\n5:30 pm EDT: “A Bell for Nagasaki” presentation by Prof. Nolan (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream) with Q&A\n6:30 pm EDT: Atomic Doctors book signing & light happy (half) hour with Prof. Nolan\n7:15 pm EDT: Conclusion\n\n“A Bell for Nagasaki” is offered for both in-person and virtual attendance. Copies of Atomic Doctors are available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. \nThank you to our event co-sponsor\, the Institute for Human Ecology (IHE) at The Catholic University of America. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/a-bell-for-nagasaki/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T105451
CREATED:20250131T183148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T173209Z
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SUMMARY:How Are Catholic Colleges Bucking the Trend in an Anti-College Age?
DESCRIPTION:Is it worth going to college? A majority of Americans now say college “isn’t worth it” and college enrollment has dropped at least 10% since its heyday in 2010. Meanwhile\, strongly religious colleges\, particularly Catholic institutions are reporting record growth. \nJoin the Catholic Information Center on Thursday\, March 13\, 2025 as we welcome Kathleen deLaski\, author of Who Needs College Anymore?\, in conversation with Dr. Peter Kilpatrick\, president of the Catholic University of America\, on “How Are Catholic Colleges Bucking the Trend in an Anti-College Age?” This 6:00 PM EDT talk will be offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. \nWho Needs College Anymore? is be available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. To learn more about the it\, visit: whoneedscollegeanymore.org. \n\n5:45 pm EDT: The CIC’s doors open for registrant check-in\n6:00 pm EDT: Presentation with Ms. deLaski and President Kilpatrick with time for Q&A (this portion will be offered virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EDT: Booksigning and a light happy hour\n8:00 pm EDT: Evening concludes\n\nPlease RSVP through the online form.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/catholic-colleges-bucking-the-trend/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T105451
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SUMMARY:The Philos Project & CIC's "Catholics and Antisemitism—Facing the Past\, Shaping the Future"
DESCRIPTION:Join the CIC and the Philos Project’s Philos Catholic for an important one-day conference\, “Catholics and Antisemitism—Facing the Past\, Shaping the Future\,” at the Catholic Information Center on March 10\, 2025 from 1:15-6:00 PM EDT. This program will be offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream.\n\nWe will explore the challenges and responsibilities of Catholics in addressing antisemitism in today’s world. This event invites Catholics to reflect not only on the Church’s history and culture but also on the wider social currents that shape attitudes toward the Jewish people and Israel today.   \nHow should Catholics respond to rising antisemitic ideologies? What role do theology and Church teachings—like supersessionism and replacement theology—play in forming Catholic attitudes toward the Jewish people? In a world where Catholics often hear little from the pulpit about issues like Zionism or the occupation of the West Bank but are saturated with media narratives\, how can Catholic leaders offer a faithful\, thoughtful response?   \nThis timely program will also explore how shifting demographics—such as a younger and increasingly traditional Catholic population—might influence trends in Catholic-Jewish relations and how these trends could be leveraged to combat antisemitism.   \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading voices on a critical issue and to be equipped to infuse the public square with Christ’s beauty\, truth\, and goodness. Our presenters for the day are Dr. Richard Crane\, Mary Eberstadt\, Dr. Russ Hittinger\, Trent Horn\, Kathryn Lopez\, Maggie Phillips\, Jonathan Silver\, and George Weigel offering the keynote address. We will be joined for the day by the Philos Project team: Phil Dolitsky\, James O’Reilly\, and Simone Rizkallah. \nWe invite you to join us for the CIC’s noon Mass\, take a lunch break\, and be back by 1:15 PM EDT for the start of the conference. Coffee and light snacks will be offered to attendees during the conference. \n\nCONFERENCE SCHEDULE:\n1:15 PM-1:30 PM:\nWelcome and Opening Remarks by The Philos Project’s Simone Rizkallah; Benediction offered by the CIC’s Fr. Charles Trullols.\n1:30 PM – 3:00 PM:\nPanel 1: Catholics and Antisemitism—Is It Still a Problem?\nExploring the contemporary relevance and presence of antisemitism within Catholic communities. \n\nMary Eberstadt\, Catholic Information Center and Faith and Reason Institute\nTrent Horn\, Catholic Answers\nJonathan Silver\, The Tikvah Fund\nModerator: Simone Rizkallah\, The Philos Project\n\n3:00 PM-4:15 PM:\nPanel 2: A Historical Look at Catholics and Antisemitism\nExamining the historical roots and evolution of Catholic antisemitism from past to present.   \n\nDr. Russ Hittinger\, Institute for Human Ecology\nDr. Richard Crane\, Benedictine College\nModerator: Simone Rizkallah\, The Philos Project\n\n4:15-4:30 PM: Break\n4:30 PM – 5:30 PM:\nPanel 3: How to Respond to Rising Rates of Catholic Antisemitism\nDiscussing practical strategies and tools to address and combat antisemitism within Catholic circles.   \n\nMaggie Phillips\, Tablet Magazine\nKathryn Jean Lopez\, National Review Institute\nPhil Dolitsky\, The Philos Project\nJames O’Reilly\, The Philos Project\nModerator: Simone Rizkallah\, The Philos Project\n\n5:30 PM – 6:00 PM:\nClosing Keynote Address: A Blessing to One Another: John Paul II and the Jewish People\nReflections on the day’s sessions and a call to action for Catholics to lead in combating antisemitism.   \n\nGeorge Weigel\, Distinguished Senior Fellow of Washington’s Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC)
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/philos-cic-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T105451
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T165939Z
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SUMMARY:Be Good Bankers
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the CIC’s upcoming launch of Dr. Michael Pakaluk’s new book\, Be Good Bankers: The Economic Interpretation of Matthew’s Gospel\, with a Fresh Translation. It is an original translation into English of the Gospel of Matthew with accompanying commentary. \nThe program will be offered both in-person and virtually through YouTube. \n3/4/25 Schedule:\n\n5:40 PM: Doors open to the public\n6:00-7:00 PM: “Be Good Bankers” presentation (this portion will be live-streamed)\n7:00-8:00 PM: Book signing and light happy hour\n8:00 PM: Conclusion\n\nDr. Pakaluk’s book will be available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore. Please RSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/be-good-bankers/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T105451
CREATED:20250129T205506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T132301Z
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SUMMARY:Is There a Religious Comeback?
DESCRIPTION:View the video livestream here.\nHas secularization reached its limits? Is science pointing us back toward faith in God? Is there a religious “vibe shift” in Generation Z? \nThe Institute for Human Ecology (IHE) and the CIC are delighted to invite you to our next co-sponsored event\, “Is There a Religious Comeback?” on Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 at 7:00 PM. This program will take place at Heritage Hall in Father O’Connell Hall at the Catholic University of America (599 Michigan Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, DC 20064). \nWe invite you to join IHE Media Fellow Ross Douthat and Spencer Klavan to discuss their new books\, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious and Light of the Mind\, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith\, on the reasonability of religion\, the shifting spiritual landscape of American society\, and the promise (and perils) of a new religious era. IHE Scholar and Professor of Theology Dr. Chad Pecknold will moderate the discussion\, grounding the conversation in realities both earthly and divine. \nThe CIC will be selling limited copies of the new books on site by Ross Douthat and Spencer Klavan—which will be available at a discount. \nThis event is free and open to the public. A reception with refreshments will follow. \nRegister at the IHE’s website.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/religious-comeback/
LOCATION:Catholic University of America’s Heritage Hall in Father O’Connell Hall\, 599 Michigan Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20064\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T105451
CREATED:20250102T203218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T193311Z
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SUMMARY:Sister\, Soldier\, Surgeon
DESCRIPTION:The CIC and the Napa Institute invite you to register for our next collaboration on Wednesday\, January 22nd\, the book launch of Sister\, Soldier\, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Byrne\, M.D. by Leisa Marie Carzon\, PhD. \nDr. Carzon’s tells the tale of a modern-day Joan of Arc. Whether in scrubs\, camouflage\, or a religious habit\, Sr. Dede Byrne\, in her threefold calling as a professed religious sister\, renowned surgeon\, and U.S. Army colonel\, inspire us to both virtue and action. \nIf the apostles had remained hidden in the Upper Room\, we would never have a Church today. Similarly\, Sister’s inspirational life serves as a call to emerge from the safety of the Upper Room and enter the public square to courageously infuse culture with an unapologetic defense of Christ’s beauty\, truth\, and goodness. \nWhether saving lives on battlefields or outside the doors of abortion clinics\, this exciting narrative offers a rare glimpse into the life of a contemporary heroine who dedicates herself to care of the poor\, love of God and country\, and an unwavering defense of the unborn. Don’t miss this incredible program. \n1/22 Schedule: \n\n5:00 pm EST: Doors open for registrant check-in\n5:15 pm EST: Mass in the CIC chapel\n6:00 pm EST: Sister\, Soldier\, Surgeon presentation by Dr. Carzon (this portion will be offered virtually via a livestream)\n7:00 pm EST: Booksigning and light happy hour\n8:00 pm EST: Conclusion\n\nThank you to our event co-sponsor\, the Napa Institute. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/sister-soldier-surgeon/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T105451
CREATED:20250108T125618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T165825Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Kreeft on "Why We’re Not Saving Western Civilization"
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to welcome Peter Kreeft\, PhD to the Catholic Information Center on Friday\, January 17th at 2:00pm for a needed talk for Catholics on “Why We’re Not Saving Western Civilization.” \n1/17/2025 Schedule: \n\n2:00 pm: “Why We’re Not Saving Western Civilization” by Dr. Peter Kreeft (this portion will be offered through a livestream as well)\n3:00 pm: Book signing and coffee hour social\n4:00 pm: Program concludes\n\nThank you to Defend Life for their generosity in bringing Dr. Kreeft to the CIC. If you can make it to their March for Life kick-off lecture that Friday night with Dr. Kreeft\, here are the details to register.
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/peter-kreeft/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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