CONFERENCE PROGRAM
(Note: All program elements and times subject to change)
7-9 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Call to Order and Welcome to Conference
Conference Chair
9:05 a.m. Opening Prayer
9:15 a.m. Reflection:
"What is so precious about the Catholic Church
that I claim it as my own?”
9:20 a.m. Welcome to Fordham University
Fr. Joseph McShane, S.J.
President of Fordham University
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. The Crisis of Priestly Sexual Abuse
in the Catholic Church
David Clohessy, SNAP
Mark Serrano, SNAP New Jersey
David Cerulli, SNAP New York
10:45 - 11:30 Keynote: Dr. Eugene Kennedy
11:30 - 11:45 a.m. In Honor of Good
Priests
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH
1:00 - 4:30 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Conference participants will be able to choose to attend
smaller breakout sessions that will address a rich range
of issues and topics, including:
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Protecting Our Children: How can we assure a safe environment for our children in the Church?
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Vanishing Priests, Vanishing Eucharist: Will the ongoing shortage of priests alter the sacramental nature of the Church?
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Restoring Trust and Credibility: What needs to be done to rebuild trust in the American Church?
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The Responsibility of the Laity: What is the nature of lay responsibility for the Church?
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The Media ~ Solution or Problem: Has media coverage of the crisis in the Church been fair and complete?
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Voices
of the Future: Youth speak out on what the Church
means to them.
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Sexuality and the Modern Priesthood: How can celibate priests develop a mature sexuality?
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The Revitalization of the Priesthood: How can the faithful help to give new life to the priesthood?
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Leadership in the Parish: How can the faithful and the pastor be true partners in parish leadership?
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Leadership in the Diocese: How are the Bishops accountable to the people they serve?
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Our Changing Church: How is the multicultural character of our society reflected in the Church?
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VOTF: Where do we go from here?
4:45 - 5:15 p.m. The Future of Our Church
Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter
5:30 Liturgy of Healing and Hope
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