2008 Spirit & Truth Conference©

On 13 September 2008 Springtime of Hope will put on its 4th annual Spirit & Truth Conference© in the Marie Graber Ballroom in the Alumni Campus Center (ACC) @ Loras College, DBQ, IA. The doors open at 7:00 am There will be a Divine Mercy Chaplet at 7:45 am. The conference begins at 8:00 am. There will be a closing Mass at 4:00 pm. There will be oportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the day. There will be a break for lunch. You can buy a meal in the Cafe' or Pub. The C-Store will have snacks. They are all located in the ACC. There are also resturaunts nearby where you can get a meal.

This year's speakers will be Deacon Alex Jones & Father Peter Stravinskas. Deacon Jones' topics will be No Price Too High, Call to Conversion & Call to Evangelization. Fr. Stravinskas will give 2 talks on The Bible & the Mass.

The cost for the day is $30 for adults, $15 for full-time students or religious. The maximum cost per family is $75. This cost is for pre-registration. If you register the day of the conference there is an additional $10 charge.

To register you can go to the event website & print out a flyer or brochure. They have a registration form. Fill it out & mail it with your check to

Springtime of Hope

3089 Spring Valley Rd.

Dubuque, IA 52001

For more info go to the website or call 563-583-6117.

INFORMATION ON THE SPEAKERS

Deacon Alex Jones was an "on-fire" Pentecostal starting as a teenager and then a minister in inner-city Detroit through the tumultuous '60s and into the '90s when he began to long for more spiritual sustenance which led him to investigate the teachings of the ancient church fathers.

Alex and wife Donna entered the Catholic Church in 2001, along with 54 members of his former congregation. Since his ordination to the Permanent Diaconate, Deacon Jones has traveled and preached widely in many settings at home and abroad. A powerful and popular speaker who uses his gifts to expound the scriptures and bring enthusiasm to his listeners, Deacon Jones is sure to challenge you to grow in your own faith and to follow where Christ leads you.

Fr. Peter Stravinskas was ordained a priest on May 27, 1977. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in School Administration and Licentiate of Sacred Theology. He has also earned a doctorate in Sacred Theology. He has taught in and administered Catholic educational institutions at the elementary, secondary and university levels.

Father Stravinskas has founded The Catholic Answer and The Catholic Response. He is the founder and superior of the Priestly Society of the Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman and the executive director of the Catholic Education Foundation. He is also the author of thirty-four books and over 500 articles. He has conducted retreats and lectured world-wide.

Springtime of Hope© is a lay organization formed in response to Vatican II's call for the laity to be salt of the earth and leaven for the world, and in response to John Paul II's call for a "New Evangelization." Our mission is to provide the laity with authentic Catholic teaching through conferences, programs, activities, and continuing education. All is done prayerfully, with the help of the Holy Spirit, for the salvation of souls, the renewal of our dioceses, and the greater glory of God.

Springtime of Hope© is not affiliated with any diocese or organization.

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Note: I have attended several of these conferences. They provide an excellent opportunity for growing in your faith. The Springtime of Hope founders, Ruth Becker & Colleen Pasnik, do an excellent job of planning & organizing the day. They have brought in many excellent speakers for the various conferences over the years.

I must admit that I am friends with both Ruth & Colleen. I only say this to keep from being accused of conflict of interest in my promoting their conference. Yes, I want to help them, but that doesn't diminish the fact that I believe this conference is well worth attending. Nor does my working at & being an alumni of Loras College play a factor.