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Paul Vogrinc

Worship
Paul Vogrinc is a worship leader, speaker, and performer in the greater Chicagoland area. His debut album, Return to Grace (2008), is a transparent view into Paul’s deep spirituality and his passion for Christ. Return to Grace captures a sound that offers a joyous blend of Coldplay and G.K. Chesterton. Genre-obsessed fans have described Paul’s anthemic melodies as “British pop meets the Vatican. His passions are pursuing God and his beautiful wife, Janell. He and Janell have two sons, John Paul and Leo Francis.

Bringing a Culture of Hope to College

B118/B119

College is a period which many Christians are challenged and lose their faith–primarily as a result of the lack of participation in intentional, faith-centered community.  This session will highlight the importance that faith-centered community has in the formation and maturation of Catholic young adults, as well as provide practical steps on how to share the love of Christ with others on your respective college campus.

Saturday, November 4 | Leadership Roundtable

Different Methods of Resolving Issues and/or Best Practices

By Invitation Only.

Workshop for Principals with School Board Members
Two Sessions: 10:45-11:45 a.m. and 3:00- 4:00 p.m.

Priority Topics include:
• Emerging Models for Catholic School governance
• What do best school boards do with their time and energy

Workshop for Pastors and Pastoral Council Members
Two Sessions: 10:45-11:45 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Priority Topics include:
• Why do you have a Pastoral Council?
• Best Practices for effective Pastoral Councils

MACC 101 – LOS MEDIOS SOCIALES Y LA EVANGELIZACION

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

El Papa Francisco nos invita a ser creativos en la transmisión del nuestra fe e insertarnos en la realidad del joven de nuestros tiempo. En esta sección compartiremos nuestras experiencias de cómo ayudar a los jóvenes en el discernimiento, entre los pros y contra de los medios sociales para proclamar la Buena Nueva en todo momento y lugar. ¡Hagamos Lio!

Fr. Manuel “Manny” Alvarez, párroco de la parroquia Inmaculada Concepcion nació en Miami de padres cubanos. Ordenado Sacerdote de Cristo el 11 de Mayo del 2002, trabajó como capellán del equipo profesional de futbol americano (NFL) los Miami Dolphins desde la temporada 2011 hasta 2016. El Padre Manny tiene una gran pasión ministerial a la educación católica de nuestros jóvenes especialmente en las escuelas católicas y la catequesis. Además de su servicio a las escuelas parroquiales donde ha sido asignado, también ha servido en las escuelas secundarias de St. Brendan y Christopher Columbus y actualmente sirve como miembro de la junta directiva de Monsignor Pace High School.