This event is designed for pro life activists, clergy and religious, parents and caregivers, and those who live out the social teaching of the Church. It will provide a theological foundation on the dignity of the human person; explore relevant issues related to life, dignity, and disabilities; and provide practical guidance and resources in pastoral care.

Keynote Address:  "Fulfilling Your Prophetic Mission in Our SecularWorld                                   Most Rev. James D. Conley, D.D., S.T.L., Bishop of Lincoln

FEATURING:

• Rev. Shenan Boquet,  President of Human Life International                            
• Joseph Pearce,  Popular author and editor of Saint Austin Review
•  Omar Gutierrez,  Manager, Office of Missions & Justice, Archdiocese of Omaha 
•  Sr. Terese Auer, O.P.,  Chair of the Bioethics Department, John Paul the Great Catholic High School
•  Patty Franke,  Be Not Afraid Ministry
•  Sarah and Jeff Schinstock,  Family Life Office, Diocese of Lincoln
•  Peter Kreeft,  Prolific Author and Professor at Boston College
•  Martin Cannon,  Thomas More Society  
• Andy Bath, Thomas More Society
•  Arland K. Nichols,  Director of Education and Evangelization at HLI                        
•  See more at: www.nebcathcon.org

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Banquet and Conference Schedule of Events

 Life, Dignity, and Disability: A Faith that Welcomes  October 18-19, 2013

Friday, October 18, 2013

4:30pm  Registration Opens 

5:00  Social Hour  (with Nebraska’s three Bishops)

 6:00  Banquet, Keynote Address,  Most Rev. James D. Conley, Bishop of Lincoln:                         Fulfilling Your Prophetic Mission in Our Secular World

Saturday, October 19, 2013 

8:00am  Registration Opens

 8:30  Opening Mass, Celebrant: Most Rev. George J. Lucas, Archbishop of Omaha

 9:45  Rev. Shenan Boquet, President of Human Life Int’l:                                                                      In the Divine Likeness He Created Them   

 11:10  Breakout Sessions: 

Omar Gutierrez, Manager Office of Missions & Justice, Archdiocese of Omaha:                               St. Germain Colusin, From Suffering to Sacrifice 

Martin Canon, JD and Andy Bath, JD, Thomas More Society:                                                                 The Effect of Policy Trends on Life, Dignity and Disability   

Jeff & Sarah Schinstock, Director of Youth Ministry, Diocese of Lincoln:                                             Love at First Sight: A Parenting Journey   

 12:10 pm: Lunch

 1:00  Breakout Sessions:

Patty Franke, Journey to Love Ministry, Archdiocese of Omaha:                                                         Journey to Love: Responding to a Poor Prenatal Diagnosis

Arland K. Nichols, Director of Education & Evangelization, HLI:                                                        The Greatest Threat to Life and Dignity  

Sr. Terese Auer, O.P., John Paul II the Great Catholic High School:                                                      Human Dignity and Appropriate End-of-Life Care     

 2:10  Peter Kreeft, author, professor at Boston College:                                                                       Why Does God Will that We Suffer Disabilities?

 3:15  Joseph Pearce, author, editor of St. Austin Review:                                                                     Joyful Suffering with the Missionaries of  the Poor

 A Special thank you to the Knights of Columbus for their generous          underwriting of this conference!