Satellite Snapshot - Mark Lowery

The Radical Fundamental Option Theory
A new spin on an old error

International & National Events

·London, Paris - Patrick Madrid and other Catholic apologists and evangelists will lead a contingent of Catholic youth on a special mission to World Youth Day 1997, Longchamps Race Track, Paris, Aug. 13-25. This pilgrimage will include several days of training in apologetics and evangelization and door-to-door missions work in London, England prior to World Youth Day. Ages 14-27; young women call 401-782-6200; young men call 301-365-3205.
·Geneva - Patrick Madrid speaking at the "Apologetics and Theology for Women" conference, Aug. 9-18. Call (301) 365-3205.
·Rome - Patrick Madrid and other speakers at the "International Catholic Leadership Conference," July 27-Aug. 4, International Center of Educational Science. Call (301) 365-3205.
·Minnesota - Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz, Bishop Harry J. Flynn; Fr. Paul Marx, O.S.B., Fr. Matthew Habiger, O.P., Fr. Phillip Reilly, Dr. Alice von Hildebrand, Jim Sedlak, Dr. Charles Rice, Dr. Bernard Nathanson, Barbara McGuigan, and Ann Sheridan at the Human Life International 16th World Conference, "Celebrating the Gift of Life," Minneapolis, April 16-20. Call 540-635-7884 or 613-745-9405 (Canada).

REGIONAL EVENTS

Northeast

·Pennsylvania - Johnnette Benkovic, Marcus Grodi, and Peter Kreeft at the 1st Annual "Splendor of Truth" apologetics conference, co-sponsored by Envoy and St. Joseph's Communications, at St. Joseph's University Field House, Philadelphia, Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 215-930-0300.
·New Jersey - Patrick Madrid, Bud Mcfarlane, Jr., John Michael Talbot, Dana, Michael O'Brien, and other Catholic writers, speakers, and musicians at the 1997 Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show, Wednesday-Friday, June 25-27, Sommerset. Hundreds of Catholic suppliers will have booths with information and products available for purchase. Call the Catholic Marketing Network, 800-506-6333.
·New York - Cardinal John O'Connor, Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, Patrick Madrid, Michael Novak, Msgr. Francis Mannion, and other speakers conduct a special study week for priests, "Forward to 2000," sponsored by the Forward to 2000 Committee, under the auspices of the Archdioceses of New York and Brooklyn. Monday, June 9-Friday, June 13; cost $350. Call Fr. Peter Pilsner, 718-356-0294.

Mid-Atlantic

·Virginia - Fr. Jordan Aumann, O.P., Fr. William P. Saunders, and Dr. Timothy O'Donnell at the "Prayer and Spirituality" Conference in Vienna, Saturday, April 12. Call 800-877-5456 or e-mail christdm@ shentel.net.
·Maryland - Mary Beth Bonacci, Fr. Augustine Dinoia, O.P., Fr. Richard Gill, L.C., and Matthew Pinto at Youth United Conference, "A Call to Evangelize," Potomac, on Sunday, April 27, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Call Nancy Flynn at 301-365-5347.
·Virginia - Msgr. Michael J. Wrenn and Fr. Paul J. Shaughnessy conduct a Eucharist conference on Saturday, April 5, Virginia Beach. Call 757-363-2643.

Southeast

·Florida - Jeff Cavins, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Miami, Friday, April 11, giving his conversion testimony "Three Bishops and a Rebel," and his "Bible Timeline" seminar, Saturday, April 12.
·Florida- Jeff Cavins, Church of the Little Flower, Coral Gables, Sunday, April 13. Subjects: Mary, the Rosary, the Sacraments, & his conversion testimony. Call 800-238-5538.

South

·Texas - Dr. Scott Hahn & Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. debate two Protestants on "Understanding the Differences Between Catholics and Protestants," April 11-12, in the Dallas area. Call 972-307-1384.

Midwest

·Ohio - Franciscan University of Steubenville summer conferences: "Mary, Mercy, and the Eucharist," May 30-June 1; "Catholic Men's Conference," June 6-8; "Priest, Deacons and Seminarians Conference," June 20-22; "High School Youth," June 20-22; "National Catholic Charismatic Conference" (Pittsburgh), June 27-29; "Institute for Applied Biblical Studies," July 9-11; "Defending the Faith," July 11-13. Call 800-437-8368.
·Michigan - Youth Mission for the Immaculate (YMI) retreat for ages 16-20, Friday, April 11-Sunday, April 13, Flushing. Call 810-659-1531 or 517-892-3638.
·Missouri - Patrick Madrid, Jeff Cavins, and Scott Hahn, at the "Gateway to the Third Millennium" youth and family convention, St. Louis, Friday-Saturday, May 23-24. Call 800-526-2151 or 401-782-6200 ext. 27.

Southwest

·California - Top Catholic lay & clergy speakers lead classes in apologetics & theological issues, weekdays at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Resource Center, West Covina. Call 818-337-1297.
·California - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O.Praem., Fr. Thomas Nelson, O.Praem., and Jess Romero at the Annual "Marian Conference," Madonna Hall, Santa Teresita Hospital, Duarte, Saturday, April 12. Three separate talks on Mary. Call 818-917-0040.
·California - Karl Keating in Camarillo, Tuesday, April 15, topic: "Responding to the Fundamentalist Challenge." Call 805-482-2755.
·California - Magician/evangelist Matthew Arnold at Sacred Heart Church, Lancaster, Wednesday, April 16. Topic: "From New Ager to Catholic, Was it Magic?"; at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach, Monday, April 14. Topic: "Is There More to Movies and TV Than Meets the Catholic Eye?" Call 714-744-0336.
·California - Fr. Frank Pavone, Fr. John Corapi, and Fr. Stephen Barham at the "Marian Eucharistic Conference" at the Paso Robles Fairgrounds Auditorium, Paso Robles, May 3-4. Call 805-461-5358.
·California - Tim Staples at St. George Catholic Church, Ontario, on Monday, May 5. Topic: "My Journey to Catholicism"; also at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, Redondo Beach, 6 consecutive Thursdays, beginning May 29. Theme: "A Course in Biblical Apologetics." Call 714-744-0336.
·New Mexico - Patrick Madrid and Fr. Frank Chacon conduct a "Crash Course on the Jehovah's Witnesses," Wednesday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sacred Heart Cathedral Family Center, Gallup. Call 505-326-3572.

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