This Page Provides a Summary of the Meetings that took place for the Year of Faith Networking Bible Study, including videos of the talks given. |
Gospel of Mark by Rev. James McIlhone Director of Biblical Formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago Article about Fr. Jim in this edition of the Catholic New World Fr. Jim's web site BIO |
Welcoming Committee for Oct. 23: Joyce Duriga, Editor, Catholic NewWorld, Newspaper for the Archdiocese of Chicago David Steiger, Adjunct Professor at DePaul University, Author “The Globalized Lawyer;” In-House Counsel at CNA Insurance. Michele Cahill, Director, Notre Dame Club of Chicago John Spitkovsky, Chief Technology Officer – Partner at MS Consulting Services, Inc. Carol Cera, Attorney, Illinois Department of Human Rights |
Our October 23 Program featured a Bible Overview by Father John Kartje Chaplain & Director Sheil Catholic Center Northwestern University Bio |
November 13, 2012 Program |
October 23, 2012 Program |
Fr. McIlhone's talk is about 45 minutes. Click here for the Video of Fr. McIlhone's Nov. 13 talk! HERE is Fr. Jim's handout. For those who want to do MORE, here is some suggested homework. |
Fr. Kartje's talk is about 45 minutes. Click HERE to listen to Fr. Kartje's Oct. talk- Bible Overview. Click HERE to download/view Fr. Kartje's handout. |
Gospel of Matthew by Rev. Donald Senior President Catholic Theological Union Bio |
December 11, 2012 Program |
If you have time and would like to do additional studies on the Gospel of Matthew this month, we suggest you read a chapter a day (you will finish before the Jan. 22 meeting) and Father has some additional readings/materials you might want to check out at the end of his handout. For your enjoyment and edification, here are the links to: The Video of Father Senior's Dec. 11 talk on Matthew The handout that accompanied the talk, and Bios of the Welcoming Committee & Featured Future Priests |
Check out the wonderful programs at Catholic Theological Union! Website Flier About CTU Spring Open Houses Summer 2012 Institute |
Thanks to Ben Stanson, litigation media specialist, for doing the audio and video taping for us! Not only is he fast and good, he is a genuinely nice person and pleasure to work with! |
Welcoming Committee for Dec. 11: Lea Dacanay, Vicariate Stewardship Consultant Archdiocese of Chicago Paul Laliberte, Vice President, Wunderlich Securities Greta Matzen, Senior Litigation Attorney, CNA Insurance Victoria Rock, CEO & President, Victoria Court Reporting Services John Thurmond, Director, Lateral Link |
Interested in making a pilgrimage with Fr. Jim? Check out these trips. (These are not paid advertisements in any way. They are trips with Fr. McIlhone, Director of Biblical Formation and with the Office for Mission Education & Animation | Pontifical Mission Societies, Archdiocese of Chicago. We thought you might want to know about them. Holy Land with Fr. Jim McIlhone - September 2012 |
Father Robert Schoenstene speaking on Acts of the Apostles |
Juan Alberto Castillo, Design Director - EMI Network Jay Derbis, Attorney, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Laura Jacksack, Attorney, Jacksack Law Offices Michael Sullivan, Senior Software Engineer, Forum Analytics Carol Tomaselli, Director of Parish Outreach, Relevant Radio Catherine Stakenas, Associate Professor, Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Owner, CPS Corporate Consultants |
February 19 Program |
AND SPECIAL GUEST David Casper Although most of you recognize Dave's name from his football days at Notre Dame, with the Oakland Raiders or when he was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2002, he is also an accomplished and trusted financial representative for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and a man of faith. In 2009, he was inducted into the Sports Faith International Hall of Fame. He is a member of Catholic Athletes for Christ, and contributor to Relevant Radio. |
Fr. James McIlhone, Director of Biblical Formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago Gospel of John Click HERE to watch the video of Fr. Jim's talk about the Gospel of John. If you like that and want more of Fr. Jim, scroll down to watch his talk on the Gospel of Matthew in November. Article about Fr. Jim in this edition of the Catholic New World Fr. Jim's web site BIO |
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Sr. Laurie Brink, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union Speaking on: Proclaiming Christ Crucified (1 Cor 1:23) Introducing the Apostle Paul and His Letters |
Special Guest Nancy Nickel, Director of Marketing and Communications Catholic Theological Union (CTU) If you want to learn more about CTU and its many programs or the trips to the right, she can answer any questions for you. For more info about CTU, click HERE! |
Click HERE to watch Professor Brink's Talk! Handout for Talk |
Tue. April 16, 2013: Genesis Professor Dianne Bergant, CSA Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies Catholic Theological Union To hear Professor Bergant's talk about Genesis, Click HERE! Agenda & Speaker Bio and Handout Welcoming Committee Bios The Book of Genesis has some of the most interesting as well as the most difficult biblical stories to understand. A careful look at a few of these stories will show that their messages continue to be relevant for us today. Come make some new friends and business connections, and get a little closer to God! |
May 21, 2013 Our Featured Theologian: Fr. James McIlhone, Director of Biblical Formation Archdiocese of Chicago Topic: Jeremiah! |
The book of Jeremiah is one of the most challenging books in the Bible-- a mix of prophecy and history. Jeremiah ministered to the nation of Judah in its final years before the Babylonian conquest and the exile in 587 B.C.- a time of political upheaval. Jeremiah preached a hard message of repentance - a message of judgment which few wanted to hear. He also preached a message of hope. His message has been preserved for us. How is it relevant to us? Is it relevant to us? Listen to Fr. Jim and find out. |
June 18, 2013 Featured Theologian: John R. Barker, OFM, Assistant Professor of Old Testament, Catholic Theological Union Topic: God, Humans, and the Mystery of Suffering: The Book of Job Link to Video of Prof. Barker's Talk Handout for Talk The book of Job is a source of both inspiration and puzzlement. The book explores yet refuses to provide simple answers to the mystery of life and human suffering. Does it refute the principle of retribution—our experience of life is largely dependent on our own actions—or does it support it? Does the book critique or vindicate God, or both? What do the book of Job and the Cross of Christ have to say to one another? This presentation introduces the book of Job as a work of profound theological depth and complexity that invites contemporary people of faith to ponder the mystery of the human experience with both dignity and humility. About Professor Barker: (Don't you think Fr. Barker looks way too happy to be talking about Job???) John R. Barker, OFM, is a Franciscan friar with the Province of Saint John the Baptist (Cincinnati). He received his MA/MDiv from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and is currently completing his doctorate at Boston College. He is Assistant Professor of Old Testament at CTU. John’s main areas of research relate to the formation and function of biblical texts, particularly the prophetic literature. This includes such critical approaches as rhetorical criticism, the history of the interpretation and reception of biblical texts, and the Bible in the Church and culture. John has presented on a variety of biblical topics at parishes throughout Chicago and contributes regularly to Weekday Homily Helps and other pastoral publications. |
Special Guest for June 18: Mary Zeien, Founder, Executive Director of The Well of Mercy www.Thewellofmercy.com The Well of Mercy provides a 5 year program that supports single pregnant women who choose life for their unborn children and who need shelter, education, emotional support and spiritual guidance to build a poverty-free future for their families. The Well of Mercy currently serves as a haven to 14 mothers and their children. Are you thinking of doing some great project? Come network with Mary and get her advice on how to make a dream come true (and keep it alive)! |
Welcoming Committee for June 18 Randi Belisomo, WGNTV/CLTV Reporter Christopher Clark, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Thomas A. Smith, Attorney Senak Keegan Gleason Smith & Michaud, Ltd. Bios |
Agenda & Fr. Jim's Bio Handout for the Talk July 23 Talk For the link to the audio tape of Fr. Jim's July 23 Talk, Click HERE |
Ever wish you had a friend who could reach 28 million people via 34 radio stations and across the world over the internet with information about the great things your parish, company, charity or organization is doing? If so, contact Carol! Carol's Bio & Contact Info & Welcoming Committee Bios |
Special Guest for July 23:Carol Tomaselli, Director of Parish Outreach, Relevant Radio(TM) |
Fr. James McIlhone, Director of Biblical Formation, Archdiocese of Chicago July 23: Topic: The Gospel of Luke August 13: Topic - Social Justice Prophets |
July 23 Welcoming Committee Anthony Beaudette, Senior Unerwriter/Gaming Unit, Zurich American Insurance Company Tim Daro, President, Bernard & Company Joyce Duriga, Editor, Catholic New World Colleen Stevenson, Director of the Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Center, Center for Conflict Resolution |
Tessa McEwen, Dir. Marketing/Communications Midtown Educational Foundation Patricia Malinowski, Coordinator, Chicago Catholic Scripture School Morgan Ruey, Employment Counsel, PepsiCo, Inc. |
Chicago Loop Year of Faith Monthly Networking Bible Study The last meeting was September 17, 2013. If you missed it, you can still enjoy the talks on this page! The message is eternal and preserved here for YOU! Consider: If you found your way to this page today, perhaps you were meant to listen to one or more of these talks. Maybe ALL of them! Thank you to Fr. James McIlhone, Director of Biblical Formation, Archdiocese of Chicago |
Link to Video of Fr. Jim's Sept. 17 talk on Revelation! Article about Fr. Jim in this edition of the Catholic New World Fr. Jim's web site |
Jay Derbis, Vice President & Senior Counsel, BMO Financial Group Joanne Dobbie, President, Legacy & Lores Joyce Duriga, Editor, Catholic New World Camela Furry, Contract Manager, Verizon Business Peter Kitchin, President, Catholics Transforming Culture and Marycrest Development LLC |
The December 2 Catholic New World Article about the Year of Faith Networking Bible Study program. |
Advice for Surviving and Thriving at a Networking Event! |