Pam Wood, one of the three authors of Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth, will be speaking on the subject at the Franciscan Spirituality Center in Aston, PA at a retreat in late October. A short biography of Ms. Wood explains her background and motivation for participation in writing the book as well as this retreat:
"A native of Portland, Oregon, where she works as an art therapist, spiritual director, and retreat facilitator, Pam will use her expertise to engage participants in taking a contemplative look at our broken and bruised Sister Mother Earth, in hearing her cries for healing and re-creation, and in deciding to act on her behalf. Co-author of Care of Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth (see book review, p. 3), Pam will help those gathered to integrate environmental studies, theology and reflective action to nurture a Franciscan spirituality of the Earth.
"Fifteen years ago, this now 43-year-old member of St. Andrew Parish in Portland spent time in Calcutta, serving the poor with Mother Teresa. She makes very real connections between global warming and its impact on the poor who stand to suffer first and most from such environmental devastation. She confirms Pope Benedict XVI’s concern that 'particular attention must be paid to the fact that the poorest countries are likely to pay the heaviest price for ecological deterioration.'"
Find out more about this retreat here.
The National Council of Catholic Women's signature magazine, Catholic Woman, features an article by SAMP author Elizabeth Dreyer, in its July/August 2009. Dreyer, author of Making Sense of God: A Woman's Perspective, in an article entitled "Given Any Thought to Being a 'Grassroots Theologian'?" invites readers to do exactly that -- become a grassroots theologian. She writes, "If spirituality is the journey of falling in love with God and living out that love in everyday life, theology is the prayerful, informed, thoughtful reflection on this life in light of the loving, challenging presence of God throughout the tradition." For more information about the Council, check out their website here.
SIDNEY DEANERY — The 2009 Athenaeum of Ohio Alumni Association reunion was held Aug. 7 at Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney. Coadjutor Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr presided at the alumni Mass.
Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, Father Timothy Schehr, Father Ed Smith and Father Earl Fernandes. Father Fernandes nominated Father Schehr for the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
The evening included the annual alumni banquet, entertainment and presentation of the Distinguished Alumnus Award. The recipient of this year’s award was Father Tim Schehr, the senior member of the Athenaeum of Ohio faculty who has taught bliblical studies to future priests for 31 years.
Fr. Schehr is the author of The Bible Made Easy: A Book-by-Book Introduction.
Read the article here.
Sr. Mary Anne Yanz shared that she attended a Mass, followed by a dinner, last Sunday at the Athenaeum of Ohio in
Cincinnati
in celebration of Father Robert Hater’s Golden Jubilee as a priest. Bob’s family, two sisters, one brother, one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law planned the event. A table with Father Bob’s awards, recognitions and books was displayed. A prolific writer, Fr. Hater still teaches at the seminary and gives presentations, one of which was at the NCCL Conference last year in Dearborn. Fr. Hater is the author of When a Catholic Marries a Non-Catholic.
Making Sense of God: A Woman's Perspective, one of the volumes in St. Anthony Messenger Press's groundbreaking new series, Called to Holiness: Spirituality for Catholic Women, has been selected as the book for the year by the National Council of Catholic Women. Maribeth Stewart, president of the CT Council of Catholic Women: Archdiocese of Hartford, suggested the book to the National Council’s program committee.
Authors Peggy Rosenthal and George Dardess spoke at the Interfaith Mission Service Interfaith Summit program in Huntsville, AL on June 16, 2009. The couple spoke about how “beauty” can work as grounds for interfaith dialogue. George also served as a panelist representing Catholicism. Peggy is the author of Praying through Praying Through Poetry: Hope for Violent Times and George is the author of Do We Worship the Same God? Comparing the Bible and the Qur'an. Visit the Interfaith Mission Service's website here. 
Susan K. Rowland, author of Make Room for God: Clearing Out the Clutter invites all to visit her website here to explore how to nurture their spirits in today's busy world.
Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM, is being interviewed by Fr. Dave Dwyer on the young adult Catholic “Busted Halo” radio show tonight, Tuesday, June 23. During its “Vocation Awareness Tuesday” program he will interview Dominic about his own vocation, the Franciscan Order, and his recent SAMP book, Francis & His Brothers: A Popular History of the Franciscan Friars. It is on satellite radio 8:20 pm, Sirius Channel 159, XM Channel 117.
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams will feature The Boston Home and SAMP author Sr Bridget Haase, OSU, on their Making a Difference segment, Thursday, June 25 at 6:30pm. Additional info will be posted on MSNBC.com. Sr. Haase is the author, with her brother, Albert Haase, O.F.M., of Enkindled: Holy Spirit, Holy Gifts. 
Allan Wright, author of Jesus in the House: Gospel Reflections on Christ's Presence in the Home, a first-place award winner in the Catholic Press Association's yearly competition, has posted a short interview 
clip on YouTube. See it here. For more information on Allan Wright and his ministry, visit his website at http://www.allanwright.org/
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