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Thinking about ways to take care of yourself as a minister? Wishing you knew more about what it looks like to be a synodal church? Join us this summer for these conversations! Visit buff.ly/3QAEh1P to learn more and register.

Congratulations to Associate Kim Martinez, Br. Jhobany, and Br. John on earning their Master's degrees from Catholic Theological Union! As a sponsoring congregation, Viatorians were delighted to attend and celebrate the graduates in prayer. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus viatorians.com/joy-is-contagi…

Catholic Theological Union celebrated its 56th Commencement Ceremony on May 23, 2024 with over 50 graduates. Rabbi Yehiel Poupko received the honorary Doctorate in Theology and Mr. Eric LeCompte received the honorary Doctorate in Ministry. For more info: buff.ly/3RcAI1Z

Prof. C. Vanessa White, OFS offered the plenary address last week for @CTSTheology at Regis University in Denver, titled "There is a Balm: Vulnerability, Challenge, and Hope." M. Shawn Copeland also offered an introductory blessing for Prof. White.

Professor of Public Theology and Director of the The Bernardin Center @stevenpmillies quoted in NCR in regards to the upcoming election and the Catholic vote: ncronline.org/news/catholic-…

Summer courses have begun... but they are not over yet! You can still join us this summer to refresh yourself and rejuvenate your ministry. And don't forget, alumni get an audit discount! Learn more: buff.ly/3QAEh1P

Prof. @stevenpmillies writes in NCR on the Catholic "brand": ncronline.org/opinion/guest-…

It's live! The #DepartmentofNuance podcast from the The Bernardin Center is here with Episode 1 👇

Dr. C. Vanessa White, OSF received the inaugural CUERG Distinguished Scholar-Leader award this past weekend at the gathering for @theCTSA in honor of her significant contributions to the Church, academy and society. Read more about the award: buff.ly/3xnFenM

Prof. Maria Cimperman, RSCJ is part of the group of theologians from around the world who has been working on reports in preparation for the Second Session of the XVI Assembly this fall: buff.ly/3xnQjoS

Professor of Hispanic Theology and Ministry and great lover of baseball Carmen Nanko-Fernández DR. CM Fernandez quoted in America Magazine article on the incorporation of the Negro leagues into MLB records americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2…

Announcing Caminando Juntos, a program designed to support your growth and reflection in ministry, through bi-monthly gatherings with a supportive community of peers. Join us tomorrow, June 25, 12:00 p.m. CDT for a Zoom info session. Learn more: buff.ly/3KUowzs

Prof. Antonio D. Sison's book "Deep Inculturation: Global Voices on Christian Faith and Indigenous Genius" was recently showcased at the book exhibit of @theCTSA conference and at the table dedicated to the works of CUERG (Committee for Underrepresented Ethnic and Racial Groups)

Bernardin scholar @MattKresich, MDiv '24, presented last week at the Ecclesiological Investigations Network 15th International Conference: Embody Ecclesial Diversity. His presentation was titled "Influences on Ecclesiology: What Current Trends Can Teach Us about Synodality."

“My commitment over the years and mission has been to mentor the next generation of leadership within the church and to recognize the gifts of Blackness to the broader theological community.” More from Black Catholic Messenger on Dr. White's award from @theCTSA: buff.ly/3xwteAz

Calling all Chicago-area young adult Hispanic/Latin@ leaders in ministry! CTU will be launching small faith groups during the 2024-25 academic year. Learn more and register for the Wednesday info session here: buff.ly/3KUowzs

Calling young adult Hispanic/Latin@ leaders in ministry around Chicago! CTU's new program, Caminando Juntos, will bring participants together twice a month to share a meal and reflect on faith and ministry. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/3KUowzs

Dr. Karen Ross, Director of Pathways@CTU, writes in NCR about the spiritual work of racial justice and why it matters for ministry. Dr. Ross and Dr. @CVanessaWhite led a new racial justice pilgrimage course for graduate students this past May. ncronline.org/opinion/guest-…

Mark your calendars! Saturday, June 14 we will celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field! More details will be announced in the coming week.

As a product of Catholic Theological Union myself, diversity, dialogue, and interculturality have been hallmarks of the curriculum there from the beginning. I suspect Leo will renew our sense of Mission just as CTU renewed my vision of missionary discipleship.