SUNDAY    JUNE 7,  1 to 4 pm PITCHIN/POTLUCK MEAL (we’ll eat at about 2pm) 

WHERE: BROADRIPPLE PARK in Indpls - Shelter #2 1550 BROADRIPPLE AVENUE

On Saturday, March 28, hundreds crowded the chapel of the Sisters of St. Mary of Providence in Chicago to commemorate the first anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s departure for paradise. 

The Trinity: Life of God, Hope for Humanity

Towards a Theology of Communion

The Trinity is the first of the mysteries of faith. Tragically, however, it is also the mystery that speaks least to many believers. This is the issue addressed in this volume. 

Published by New City Press

Upcoming Presentations:

Join us for an afternoon with the Focolare

A chance to learn more about the Spirituality and Life of the Focolare

12:30 - Potluck Lunch 2:00 - Program

Location: 5001 S. Greenwood Ave Chicago, IL

For Dates see: calendar

Bring your friends!

Over 400 members from more than 14 Catholic Movements in the Chicago area came together at St. John Vianney Parish, Northlake, IL, for the annual meeting of New Eccleisal Movements with Cardinal George.

Celebrating the Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States

Cardinal George will meet with the Lay Ecclesial Movments to share his insights into the Holy Father's visit.

The meeting will take place :

on Tuesday, September 2, at 7:00 at St. John Vianney, 46 North Wolf Road, Northlake, IL (map )

At the beginning of June over 500 young adults from around the world attended the Big Hope conference at Liverpool Hope University in England.

What is the economy of communion in freedom project (“EoC”) and how is it a resource for business education?  These questions were addressed by Linda Specht’s paper presentation at Notre Dame University on June 11, as part of the “Business Education at Catholic Universities” conference.

Encounters in the Spirit of Universal Brotherhood - Chicago - Living the Word of God

June 8, 2008, over one hundred people gathered at the Mariapolis Center for a day of fellowship and deepening our common experience in living the Word of God.

be a family “If I should have to leave this world today and you were to ask me for one last word that sums up our Ideal, I would say “Be a family...” I would have Jesus in me repeat to you: “Love one another... so that all may be one.” Chiara Lubich,  founder of the Focolare Movement, Dec 25, 1973

Friday, July 11 after dinner to Tuesday, July 15 after lunch  Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

Directions

 

Even though there is still snow on the ground for many of us, it is not too early to start thinking about our annual New Families Camping Trip in August.

The Fifth Annual New Families Midwest Camping Trip! Aug 14 – 17, 2008

The Memorial to Honor the Life and Legacy of Chiara Lubic was held at the Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, on Saturday April 5th.

During this year's summer Maraipolis, Sunday, July 13 will be a tribute to the Legacy of Chiara Lubich. The program will begin at 10:30 and conclude at 4:00.

For more information please contact us.  

 

 

 

 

You are cordially invited to attend the annual

Saturday, March 8, 2008 European Chalet 5445 South Harlem Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60638

Ample parking available

6:00 p.m. Seating 6:30 p.m. Dinner is served

Join us for an afternoon with the Focolare

This year we will be deeping our understanding of the Effects of the Word

12:30 - Potluck Lunch 2:00 - Program

Location: 5001 S. Greenwood Ave Chicago, IL

For Dates see: calendar

Bring your friends!