Events in and around the Archdiocese of New Orleans
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March 2008– March 2009
Parish Evangelization Training Program
An evangelization training process to equip pastors and members of the parish evangelization teams with the motivation and the skills to transform their parishes into evangelizing communities that are willing and able to carry on the work of evangelization as the Church envisions it. The contemporary challenges of evangelization require that we use methods and procedures differently from those of the past. For more information on the program, click here.
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• July 7-10, 2008
  Reading the Bible Differently
  This course is not just for Catechists. Sponsored in collaboration with the Office of Religious Education, the course is open to all. The program is geared towards forming, informing, and transforming your faith from an African American Catholic context. How does culture impact our understanding of the Church and the Bible? More information about the following course can be found here. Catechists taking this course can receive certification or renewal credits. Scholarships, based on need, are available.
  
  - July 7-10, 2008 - Reading the Bible Differently. Rev. James Okoye is a biblical scholar that will leave you spellbound, as he makes the Bible come alive in your midst, from an African American perspective. Download the registration form!
  

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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Gospel Fest
Mark your calendars and prepare for a celebration of faith, family, and fellowship at Congo Square on Sunday September 21, 2008. Rained out last year, we are coming back prepared and equipped to stay the day.  If you would like to work on the committee, please contact the OBCM - We need you!
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
Black Saints Celebration
The first Sunday of November you will see a mile long parade of Black Catholics celebrating their history, and faith inviting all in the community to come and join us.  This Black Saints event begins a month long celebration of Black Catholic History Month with parish and school activities so all can come know our history in the Catholic Church. The first meeting to plan this event will take place on May 10th at the Knights of Peter Claver Building located 1825 Orleans Avenue – 9:30 a.m.
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December 6, 2008
Women’s Conference
It’s in the works! The first meeting of the Women’s Conference committee floated in an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation, as the women set the foundation for this event. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, at 7:00 pm.  Come join us!
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January 19, 2009
MLK Prayer Breakfast
Details TBA.