Speakers and Presenters
Urgent Need: Why We Do Liturgy
Gabe Huck,
director of Liturgy Training Publications from 1977 to 2001, currently residing and working on peace initiatives in Damascus, Syria
Become Christ: Our Baptismal Dignity
Mary Collins, OSB,
pre-eminent voice in the field of liturgical studies, former faculty member at the Catholic University of
America and former prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Atchison, KS
Know Christ: Who Do You Say That I Am?
Roger Vermalen Karban,
a priest and pastor in the Belleville, IL, diocese, currently teaching scripture at St. Louis University and Southwestern Illinois College
Feast of St. Mary Magdalen: Women, Why Are You Weeping?
Theresa Kane, RSM,
professor at Mercy College New York; former president of the Institue of Sisters of Mercy and of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and a national advocate for the role of women in the Church
Follow Christ: Empowered by the Advocate
Wes Howard Brook,
currently an adjunct professor of theology at Seattle University, author/co-author of five books, including The Church Before Christianity.
Live Christ: Becoming Community
Denise Simeone,
parish and diocesan minister in Albany, NY, and Kansas City, MO, where she co-authored "New Wine," a nationally acclaimed ministry formation program published by Paulist Press.
Celebrate Christ: Worship and Mission
Grayson Warren Brown,
an internationally known liturgical composer, author, recording artist and speaker, with 40 years of experience working with multicultural parishes throughout the United States and abroad
Conference Music and Prayer
Paige Byrne Shortal,
who brings her skills as a parish liturgist and choir dirctor to help shape the Celebration conference in a spirit of song and prayer and holds an MA in pastoral studies from Aquinas Institute
Liturgy brings the mystery of Christ to bear on the urgent needs of our world. Luke’s parable of the “Knock at Midnight” challenges a comfortable, often dormant, church to open its doors to a world desperate for the bread of hope. This confirms for us that the renewal of the liturgy was not about rubrics but about hospitality, welcoming people within and without to share God’s love for the world.
Why aren’t our liturgies always celebrations of hospitality and hope for the world? The Celebration conference will examine the essential elements of worship and preaching, asking what invites an assembly to celebrate liturgy in a manner that opens doors, forms community and inspires ministry, especially on behalf of peace and justice.
If you are a
- Liturgist
- Preacher
- Deacon
- Musician
- Campus Minister
- Catechist
or a faithful worshipper longing for a deeper understanding of liturgy and its transformative power, join us in Chicago where you'll gain new insights, hear different perspectives and experience creative energy.
Early bird discount ends May 1, 2010
Early-bird discount (before May 1): $345
(Must be paid at registration to qualify for discount.)
After May 1: $395
Multiple registration discounts available.
Click for a secure registration form or call 1-800-333-7373.
DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATE
A block of rooms has been reserved for Celebration conference participants at the InterContinental Hotel Chicago O’Hare at $99/night. This special rate is on a first-come basis until the block is sold out.
To make your reservations, visit www.icohare.com and click on “Reservations.” Enter the code CEL in the “Group Code” box. Or, call 800-341-7949 and say you are attending the Celebration Conference.