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 Catholic and Ecumenical Events
St. Basil Visitation Catholic Church Bazaar
843 W. Garfield Blvd., Chicago
August 7, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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The Black Women's Expo
McCormick Place, Chicago
August 7-8
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Hales Franciscan Alumni Association Annual Golf Outing
Hales in the Swing for Education and Scholarships
George Dunn Golf Course, 16310 S. Central Ave.
September 16
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A Panel Discussion with Board of Catholic Schools' Executive Committee
(Parents are Welcome)
Strengthening Catholic Schools
Nazareth Academy, 1209 Ogden Ave., LaGrange, IL
September 18, 8:00 am - 12:45 pm
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Corpus Christi Alumni Association
An Elegant Evening II - Featuring TreDiva & Friends in Concert
DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th Street, Chicago
October 24, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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 SUMMER FUN FOR YOUTH
Chicago Summer Camp Guide
(A comprehensive listing of various types of camps at Chicagokids.com)
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KidsBowlFree.com
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Fine Arts Summer Camp
Creative Arts Studio, 8243 S. Kedzie, Chicago
June 14 - August 6
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Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Program
Free of Charge, For Ages 13-18
Sponsored by the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Park District
June 22 - August 20 - REGISTER TODAY!
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The Peace Corner Summer Program (for youth 12 - 18)
5014 W. Madison, Chicago
June 28 - July 30
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Holy Angels Church Vacation Bible
615 East Oakwood, Chicago
July 26 - July 30, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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 UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE BLACK CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Archdiocese of Chicago Office for Black Catholics
O.B.C. Choir Rehearsals
St. Clotilde Church, 8400 S. Calumet, Chicago
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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MAWUSI 2010
July 30 - August 1
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3rd National Gathering for Black Catholic Women
Charlotte, North Carolina Conference
August 13 - 15, 2010
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Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Archdiocese of Chicago
St. Benedict the African West, 7033 S. Honore, Chicago
September 11, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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National Black Catholic Men's Conference

New Orleans, LA

Sept. 23-26, 2010

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*** The 10th Annual Africa Summit Presented by The Office for Peace and Justice 3525 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago October 16, 2010 Download Flyer Here

*** Office for Black Catholics 25th Anniversary Celebration October 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 2010

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 OBC 25th ANNIVERSARY SOUVENIR / AD BOOK

For an opportunity to advertise your agency, ministry, business, or services, please download the following information regarding the O.B.C. 25th Anniversary Souvenir Ad Book.  You may also offer encouragement and /or recognition to family and friends. This is an excellent, cost effective way to reach a large audience - and support the ministry of the Office for Black Catholics.   

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 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
"What Are We To Do?"
 

Mary Norfleet Johnson  

Mary Norfleet-Johnson, MA, MDiv
Director, Office for Black Catholics

    

 The Village is Here

“The Village” is a broad-based collaborative community organization providing assistance to the inner-city families of Chicago. We  are currently based in the Roseland, Pullman, Morgan Park communities. Services are available in several of the Catholic and Protestant churches in the area. We are reaching out to share with others the survival kit for life to help complete educational goals, economic self-sufficiency through empowerment skills, parenting classes, job training and placement. Most of all we are giving our neighborhoods a chance to live in peace and harmony.  

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Download Mentorship Workshop Flyer Here

Link to The Village Website Here

    

 FEATURED ARTICLES THIS MONTH
Bishop Joseph N. Perry
"Where We've Been and Where We Might Be Going"
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Deacon LeRoy T. Gill, Jr.
"A Call to Action - Our Silence is Killing"
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Dr. C. Vanessa White, Director
Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program
Catholic Theological Union
"Full of the Spirit"
    

 St. Sabina Anti-Violence Summer March - June 18, 2010




 Photographs by Fritz A. Kimbrough, (773) 397-0930 

    

 BLACK DEACONS' FATHERS DAY LUNCHEON, JUNE 19, 2010

  Photographs by Fritz A. Kimbrough, (773) 397-0930 

    

 HAITI UPDATE - KEEP HAITI IN PRAYER
Haiti Update
Let's Not Forget Our Brothers and Sisters in Haiti

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