In addition to its academic programs and publications, the Liturgical Institute offers public conferences to help educate and provide resources for pastors, liturgical ministers and the faithful. Upcoming events at the Liturgical Institute include:


September 19-20, 2008
The Bible and the Liturgy: Written Text Becomes Spoken Word
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Scott Hahn

A 2-day event addressing the Biblical roots of salvation and its manifestation in the sacred Liturgy of the Church. With Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Brant Pitre, Fr. Robert Barron, Lynne Boughton, David Fagerberg, John Cavadini, Fr. Douglas Martis, Bill Portier and Denis McNamara.

November 7, 2008
Profound Preaching: "Preaching the New Evangelization"

A one-day preaching workshop for priests and deacons. Fr. Jordan Kelly, OP, Director of the Office for Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Chicago, leads one of the Liturgical Institute's most popular conferences with all new topics on the theology and spirituality of preaching.

January 30, 2009
Treasures of the Triduum   *with all new topics*

Following on the success of the 2008 conference, the Liturgical Institute presents a second one-day workshop which unveils the rich theology of the apex of the church's liturgical year. Perfect for preachers, liturgy directors, musicians and all who desire to enter more deeply into the heart of the Paschal Mystery.

April 24, 2009
The Liturgy and the Social Teaching of the Church   
Keynote speaker: Rev. Richard John Neuhaus

A conference which examines how the Sacred Liturgy and the Church's teaching on social reconstruction work together as a theological whole, drawing from the insights of scripture, the 20th-century liturgical movement, and the magisterial documents of the Church.

June 21-26, 2009
Sacred Music Retreat   *with all new topics*

A preached retreat for church musicians with spiritual talks, sung prayer, and ample time for rest, private prayer and contemplation on the beautiful campus of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Reverend John-Mark Missio, a theologian, composer, and Director of the Saint Michael Choir School in Toronto, will serve as retreat master.


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