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SUMMARY:Faithful Citizenship - A Virtual Catholic Theological Conference
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday September 16th & Thursday September 17th – 4pm-6:30pm PT\nFeaturing:\nArchbishop John C. Wester of the Diocese of Santa Fe\nDr. Maria J. Stephan of Horizons Project\nCatholic teaching does not baptize any particular model of democracy.  For decades\, however\, Catholic teaching has embraced democratic governance as the best way of institutionalizing the core values at the heart of Catholic teaching: human dignity\, religious freedom\, shared public life\, and the participation of all in the civic sphere. \nThis Catholic embrace of democratic governance leads the Church to encourage citizens to participate fully in electoral processes\, speak out for fair and transparent elections\, and call people to respect electoral outcomes. \nThis webinar brings responsible voices of Catholic ecclesial leaders and scholars to bear on the upcoming US elections. By understanding the current moment within a worldwide context and offering practical tools for promoting fair elections\, the webinar will empower Catholic leaders—homilists\, liturgical ministers\, teachers\, as well as bishops\, priests\, religious\, and deacons—to speak faithfully and prayerfully into the polarization surrounding the upcoming elections. \nPanel Topics Include:\n\nThe Church in a Global Context of Fragile Democracies: Brazil\, Philippines\, Hungary\, Guatemala & the US\nThe Church’s Evolving Relationship to Democracy: From Rejection to Embrace to Continued Imagination of New Models\nTruth through Noise: Media\, AI and the Struggle for Practical Wisdom Grounded in the Faith\nThe Challenge of Catholic Homiletics & Leadership Amid Polarization: Empowering Parish\, School and Apostolic Leaders to be both Prophetic and Reconciling.\nVoter Support as Pastoral Practice- practical strategies to help youth & marginalized communities exercise their call to participation.\nMinistering amidst a Renewed Crisis of Electoral Participation: The repeal of voting rights\, new targeting of immigrants and impact on Catholic communities.\n \n\nEvent Web – Registration here. 
URL:https://www.dsj.org/event/faithful-citizenship-a-virtual-catholic-theological-conference/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Listening Session
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Catholic Theological Conference on Participation\, Dignity\, and Elections
DESCRIPTION:Catholic teaching does not baptize any particular model of democracy.  For decades\, however\, Catholic teaching has embraced democratic governance as the best way of institutionalizing the core values at the heart of Catholic teaching: human dignity\, religious freedom\, shared public life\, and the participation of all in the civic sphere. \nThis Catholic embrace of democratic governance leads the Church to encourage citizens to participate fully in electoral processes\, speak out for fair and transparent elections\, and call people to respect electoral outcomes. \nThis webinar brings responsible voices of Catholic ecclesial leaders and scholars to bear on the upcoming US elections. By understanding the current moment within a worldwide context and offering practical tools for promoting fair elections\, the webinar will empower Catholic leaders—homilists\, liturgical ministers\, teachers\, as well as bishops\, priests\, religious\, and deacons—to speak faithfully and prayerfully into the polarization surrounding the upcoming elections. Website information and Register here. 
URL:https://www.dsj.org/event/a-virtual-catholic-theological-conference-on-participation-dignity-and-elections/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Listening Session
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SUMMARY:Faithful Citizenship - A Virtual Catholic Theological Conference
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday September 16th & Thursday September 17th – 4pm-6:30pm PT\nFeaturing:\nArchbishop John C. Wester of the Diocese of Santa Fe\nDr. Maria J. Stephan of Horizons Project\nCatholic teaching does not baptize any particular model of democracy.  For decades\, however\, Catholic teaching has embraced democratic governance as the best way of institutionalizing the core values at the heart of Catholic teaching: human dignity\, religious freedom\, shared public life\, and the participation of all in the civic sphere. \nThis Catholic embrace of democratic governance leads the Church to encourage citizens to participate fully in electoral processes\, speak out for fair and transparent elections\, and call people to respect electoral outcomes. \nThis webinar brings responsible voices of Catholic ecclesial leaders and scholars to bear on the upcoming US elections. By understanding the current moment within a worldwide context and offering practical tools for promoting fair elections\, the webinar will empower Catholic leaders—homilists\, liturgical ministers\, teachers\, as well as bishops\, priests\, religious\, and deacons—to speak faithfully and prayerfully into the polarization surrounding the upcoming elections. \nPanel Topics Include:\n\nThe Church in a Global Context of Fragile Democracies: Brazil\, Philippines\, Hungary\, Guatemala & the US\nThe Church’s Evolving Relationship to Democracy: From Rejection to Embrace to Continued Imagination of New Models\nTruth through Noise: Media\, AI and the Struggle for Practical Wisdom Grounded in the Faith\nThe Challenge of Catholic Homiletics & Leadership Amid Polarization: Empowering Parish\, School and Apostolic Leaders to be both Prophetic and Reconciling.\nVoter Support as Pastoral Practice- practical strategies to help youth & marginalized communities exercise their call to participation.\nMinistering amidst a Renewed Crisis of Electoral Participation: The repeal of voting rights\, new targeting of immigrants and impact on Catholic communities.\n \n\nEvent Web – Registration here. 
URL:https://www.dsj.org/event/faithful-citizenship-a-virtual-catholic-theological-conference/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Listening Session
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T183000
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Catholic Theological Conference on Participation\, Dignity\, and Elections
DESCRIPTION:Catholic teaching does not baptize any particular model of democracy.  For decades\, however\, Catholic teaching has embraced democratic governance as the best way of institutionalizing the core values at the heart of Catholic teaching: human dignity\, religious freedom\, shared public life\, and the participation of all in the civic sphere. \nThis Catholic embrace of democratic governance leads the Church to encourage citizens to participate fully in electoral processes\, speak out for fair and transparent elections\, and call people to respect electoral outcomes. \nThis webinar brings responsible voices of Catholic ecclesial leaders and scholars to bear on the upcoming US elections. By understanding the current moment within a worldwide context and offering practical tools for promoting fair elections\, the webinar will empower Catholic leaders—homilists\, liturgical ministers\, teachers\, as well as bishops\, priests\, religious\, and deacons—to speak faithfully and prayerfully into the polarization surrounding the upcoming elections. Website information and Register here. 
URL:https://www.dsj.org/event/a-virtual-catholic-theological-conference-on-participation-dignity-and-elections/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Listening Session
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T120000
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SUMMARY:FOCCUS Facilitator Trainings in English and Spanish – Virtual class
DESCRIPTION:Support Engaged Couples at your parish BECOME a trained facilitator through FOCCUS.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho can be a Facilitator? Any pastor\, deacon\, or lay leader (designated by the pastor) can become a certified FOCCUS facilitator. One certification qualifies you to administer all FOCCUS inventories. \nTraining is flexible: \n\nOnline\, self-paced – complete on your own schedule\nLive Zoom – instructor-led sessions with a national trainer\nIn-person workshop – TBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTIONS:  On the registration page\, you will be asked to select your registration type. \nIf you are registering for the first time\, select:  “Facilitator registering to take online facilitator training (no existing Training Certification Number).” \nIMPORTANT:  On the following page\, you will be prompted to add an organization. Search for and select Diocese of San Jose. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPromotional $99 rate per participant by selecting Diocese of San Jose for discount.\nSessions in English and Spanish\n• Wed. 08/26/2026 – English – 10am – 2pm – deadline 8/19/2026\n• Sat. 09/19/2026 – Spanish – 8am – 12pm – deadline 9/1/2026\n• Wed. 09/30/2026 – Spanish – 10am – 2pm – deadline 9/21/2026 \nRegister here.  \n 
URL:https://www.dsj.org/event/foccus-facilitator-trainings-in-english-and-spanish-virtual-class/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:FOCCUS Facilitator Trainings in English and Spanish – Virtual class
DESCRIPTION:Support Engaged Couples at your parish BECOME a trained facilitator through FOCCUS.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho can be a Facilitator? Any pastor\, deacon\, or lay leader (designated by the pastor) can become a certified FOCCUS facilitator. One certification qualifies you to administer all FOCCUS inventories. \nTraining is flexible: \n\nOnline\, self-paced – complete on your own schedule\nLive Zoom – instructor-led sessions with a national trainer\nIn-person workshop – TBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTIONS:  On the registration page\, you will be asked to select your registration type. \nIf you are registering for the first time\, select:  “Facilitator registering to take online facilitator training (no existing Training Certification Number).” \nIMPORTANT:  On the following page\, you will be prompted to add an organization. Search for and select Diocese of San Jose. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPromotional $99 rate per participant by selecting Diocese of San Jose for discount.\nSessions in English and Spanish\n• Wed. 08/26/2026 – English – 10am – 2pm – deadline 8/19/2026\n• Sat. 09/19/2026 – Spanish – 8am – 12pm – deadline 9/1/2026\n• Wed. 09/30/2026 – Spanish – 10am – 2pm – deadline 9/21/2026 \nRegister here.  \n 
URL:https://www.dsj.org/event/foccus-facilitator-trainings-in-english-and-spanish-virtual-class/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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