Reviews of the
Religious Education Congress

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Items about the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress found on the Internet:
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Appearing in The Tidings (newspaper of the Los Angeles Archdiocese)
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Photos/Videos of Congress
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Appearing on the Internet
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Press Releases
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Congress History
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Cardinal Chat

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APPEARING IN PRINT (by publication)
The Tidings

Congress 2008
appearing in
The Tidings

Sr. Gonzalez honored with Esperanza Award at 'Soy Catechista' Event

March 14, 2008

Raised up in Anaheim

March 7, 2008

Youth Day: 15,000 "Focused on God"

March 7, 2008

Congress: Envisioning church with eyes of the heart

March 7, 2008

Sr. Prendergast honored at Congress for leadership, support

March 7, 2008

Congress 2008: Gazing with the Eyes of the Heart (photos)

March 7, 2008

Sights to Behold in Anaheim

March 7, 2008

Faith and campus relationships in a 'hook-up' culture explored at Congress workshop

February 22, 2008

Congress speakers: The complete list

February 22, 2008

Congress speakers share wisdom from global church

February 15, 2008

Congress organizers predict another record-breaking year

February 8, 2008

Catholic Legislative Network debuts in time for '08 elections

February 1, 2008

Congress Speaker John O' Donohue, popular poet, dies

January 18, 2008

Looking Ahead: Religious Education Congress: Feb. 29-March 2

January 11, 2008

Congress 2007

appearing in
The Tidings

Keeping a mellow heart in a bitter time
by Congress speaker Rev. Ronald Rolheiser
March 16, 2007
"Who has needs and who has the gifts?"
(panel at RECongress workshop)
March 16, 2007
Thousands encouraged to embrace "God's transforming light" March 9, 2007
Living out love at Congress Youth Day March 9, 2007
Standing In (and embracing) the Light in Anaheim (a pictorial essay) March 9, 2007
The world as a phone booth
by Congress speaker Rev. Ronald Rolheiser
March 2, 2007
Film Essay: 'Amazing Grace: Christianity in action
by Congress speaker Sr. Rose Pacatte
March 2, 2007
For hearts, minds, souls: Reading for Lent (Book Review of "Media Mindfulness" by Congress Speakers Sr. Gretchen Hailer and Sr. Rose Pacatte) March 2, 2007
International array of speakers/catechists expected in Anaheim February 23, 2007
Released from death row: Cleared inmate to speak at Congress February 23, 2007
Moral Intelligence
by Congress speaker Rev. Ronald Rolheiser
February 23, 2007
Religious Education Congress set March 2-4 February 16, 2007
Congress workshops: Variety and depth February 16, 2007
Matt Maher crosses boundaries February 16, 2007
Embracing Our Dying: A resource for California's Catholics
by Congress speaker Liz Sumner
January 26, 2007
Looking Ahead -- Religious Education Congress: March 2-4 January 19, 2007

Congress 2006

appearing in
The Tidings

Sources of demoralization
(Rev. Richard McBrien on Keynote speaker Rev. Timothy Radcliffe)
June 9, 2006
Demoralization in the Church
(Rev. Richard McBrien on Keynote speaker Rev. Timothy Radcliffe)
June 2, 2006
St. Louis Jesuits: "I don't think
we're rebels at all"
May 5, 2006
Mother Earth needs loving care -- fast, warns IHM sister
(Congress Speaker Sr. Nancy Sylvester)
April 21, 2006
Bishops: In favor of reform, not illegal immigration
(Congress Speaker Bishop Gerald Barnes)
April 14, 2006
"In the Time of Christ"
(Congress Speaker David Tlapek)
April 14, 2006
"If it is God's will, we won't die"
(Congress Speaker Gabriel Meyer)
April 14, 2006
Congress '06: "Becoming Free" means drawing closer to God April 7, 2006
Youth Day: "Never forget Christ loves you" April 7, 2006
Marymount's Liturgical Dance Ensemble readies for Youth Day 2006 March 17, 2006
Reproductions from new Saint John's Bible to be exhibited March 17, 2006
Compendium of Catechism available at Congress March 17, 2006
Special Preview Section March 10, 2006
Cardinal's 'online chat' set for March 31, 2006 March 10, 2006
Congress: An unmatched experience of faith March 10, 2006
Composer, poet among many talented artists at Congress (Congress Speaker David Whyte) March 10, 2006
Congress: What's in the works for young adults March 10, 2006
Does religious illiteracy cause dissent? (Congress Speaker James Davidson) March 10, 2006
Reunion of St. Louis Jesuits group like magic, member says March 10, 2006
Looking Ahead January 20, 2006
New ways of being Church with fewer priests (Speakers Zynn Zupan and Rev. Paul Boudreau) October 14, 2005
Five named Cardinal's Award
recipients for 2006
(Fran Curry, Congress volunteer)
September 9, 2005

Congress 2005


appearing in
The Tidings

Panel speakers: 'Open up the conversation' on gay priests March 18, 2005
Embrace diversity for positive change, says Sr. Eva Lumas March 11, 2005
Talking to teens about sex (Congress speaker Pam Stenzel) March 11, 2005
Revisiting ecumenism and 'One Lord' March 4, 2005
Next pope: 'We are going to be surprised,' says [Congress speaker John] Allen March 4, 2005
Record crowd 'awakens,' celebrates, learns at Congress '05 February 18, 2005
Teen enthusiasm prevails at Congress Youth Day (and photo highlights) February 18, 2005
Becoming 'a catechizing community
of faith'
(Congress speaker Bill Huebsch)
February 18, 2005
Gethsemane as liminal space (Congress speaker Rev. Ron Rolheiser) February 11, 2005
Congress: Multi-sensory feasts for soul, mind and body February 4, 2005
"This is their big day to celebrate God": Youth Day is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school students February 4, 2005
Whole Community Catechesis: Workshops at Congress February 4, 2005
"Blessed Art Thou" : Mary in art and prayer February 4, 2005
"Awake to Grace": Religious Education Congress 2005 February 4, 2005
Congress Workshops: An endless wealth and variety February 4, 2005
The inclusive embrace of Catholicism (Rev. Ron Rolheiser, OMI) January 7, 2005
Religious Education Congress: Feb. 17-20 January 7, 2005

Congress 2004

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appearing in
The Tidings

Evangelization in a pluralistic, privatized world (Keynote speaker R. Scott Appleby) March 5, 2004
RECongress Poll: "What are the challenges of being a Catholic at this time? And how do you hold on to your faith?" March 5, 2004
Help wanted: Theological teachers to walk with us  (Congress speaker Cecilia Gonzalez-Andrieu) March 5, 2004
Congress 2004: A zeal for faith education February 27, 2004
Youth: They have an idea about faith
(Youth Day)
February 27, 2004
Steeped in Mercy, Faith & Spirit February 27, 2004
Steeped in Mercy, Faith & Spirit (photo highlights) February 27, 2004
Youth Day: A way for youth to experience 'the big church' February 13, 2004
Congress 2004: Something for everyone (again) February 13, 2004
Religious Education Congress registration available January 30, 2004
Looking ahead: Archdiocesan events January 16, 2004

NOTE: Tidings links before 2003 no longer work.

St. Monica's hosts 'faith lift' with Terry Hershey December 26, 2003
Congress, Regional Congress dates announced August 15, 2003
NCCL honors Sister Prendergast May 16, 2003

Congress 2003

appearing in
The Tidings

Incarnation rockers riding high March 21, 2003
Social activism: It all starts with prayer (Rev. Michael Kennedy & Martin Sheen) March 14, 2003
'Carrying a Scandal Biblically' (Rev. Ronald Rolheiser) March 14, 2003
A season for changing hearts March 14, 2003
'Criminal Justice Through the Eyes of Faith' (Rev. George Horan & Panel) March 14, 2003
'Make us instruments of your peace' -- Prayer for Peace, read by Martin Sheen March 7, 2003
[Youth Day] 'Whatever' does that word mean? (Cecilia González-Andrieu) March 7, 2003
Youth Day: 'Teens Trying Together' March 7, 2003
Challenges and problems, yes; a loss of faith, no - say Congress-goes March 7, 2003
Congress 2003: 'The chaos cannot triumph' March 7, 2003
Nun with Nikon photographs nature's wonders February 28, 2003
Remembering fishermen (by Congress speaker Cecilia González-Andrieu) February 21, 2003
Congress workshops, speakers address 'Hope, Spirit' January 31, 2003
Obituaries: Msgr. Leland J. Boyer (Congress founder) January 24, 2003
Looking ahead: Religious Education Congress, Feb. 27-March 2 January 10, 2003
Vatican II: 'What's going on?' (by Congress speaker Cecilia Gonzalez-Andrieu) October 11, 2002
Pueri Cantores (Congress-appearing choir) plans auditions September 13, 2002
'Bearer of Hope, Restoring Spirit' is Congress 2003 theme August 23, 2002
Religious Education director, Sr. Edith Prendergast, honored as 'distinguished leader' April 26, 2002
Congress performers ValLimar and Frank Jansen featured in concert April 14, 2002

Congress 2002


appearing in
The Tidings

Restoring justice -- one family at a time: Victims against death penalty (Congress speaker Bud Welch) March 22, 2002
Diana Hayes: Walking with Jesus on His Journey to the Cross March 8, 2002
Rev. John Heagle: Helping young people heal from sexual abuse March 1, 2002
Rev Bernard Bonnot: Spirituality and television March 1, 2002
Rev. Richard Rohr: Faith in time of exile March 1, 2002
Teens reflect on choosing to choose life February 22, 2002
Gaining knowledge, growing in faith February 22, 2002
Transformation begins at home February 22, 2002
Gifts overflowing in Anaheim February 22, 2002
Congress workshops to address consumerism February 15, 2002
'God Squad,' Sr. Prejean to speak at Youth Day 2002 February 8, 2002
Congress workshops: spirituality, social justice and more February 8, 2002
Registration up from last year as Congress approaches February 1, 2002
'Early' deadline nears for Congress 2002 December 14, 2001
Religious Education Congress 2002 set for Feb. 14-17 November 9, 2001

Congress 2001

appearing in
The Tidings

 

ValLimar & Frank Jansen Jazz concert to honor late sax great September 28, 2001
Transfiguration youth serves as Youth Day MC March 9, 2001
Congress workshops: In search of healing: Part I - Understanding 'social sin' March 2, 2001
Congress workshops: In search of healing: Part II -- Gospel healing stories March 2, 2001
Congress workshops: In search of healing: Part III -- A 'duty to die'? March 2, 2001
Congress 2001: The workshop experience: Part I -- Nurturing healthy families with the power of media February 23, 2001
Congress 2001: The workshop experience: Part II -- Women changing the face of Christianity February 23, 2001

Congress 2001: The workshop experience: Part III -- Recognizing the 'disability culture'

February 23, 2001
Congress summons 37,000 to be 'clothed in love' February 23, 2001
Clothed in Love at Congress (published photos) February 23, 2001
Bishops, lay ministers stand vigil against death penalty February 23, 2001
Youth Day participants celebrate God's love at Congress February 23, 2001
Congress liturgies embrace many cultures February 9, 2001
Religious Education Congress 2001 February 9, 2001
Congress 2001: Morality, spirituality and more February 9, 2001
The past history of the Religious Education Congress February 9, 2001
The Arena: Where spirit takes center stage February 9, 2001
The early days: 'A certain spirit' February 9, 2001
A fountain of spirit at Youth Day February 9, 2001
Song, dance and 'heavenly partiness' February 9, 2001
Record crowd expected at Religious Education Congress January 26, 2001

Congress 2000

appearing in
The Tidings

 

Virginia speaker calls for new, collaborative approaches in ministry April 28, 2000
Hope and Jubilee in Anaheim (published photos) April 14, 2000
Record crowd of 37,000 'Shouts Jubilee' at Congress 2000 March 31, 2000
Congress marks 30 years in new Anaheim Convention Center March 31, 2000
'E-talk' has its merits and it dangers, say Congress speakers March 31, 2000
From selecting a theme to recruiting speakers, a 'behind the scenes' look at Religious Education Congress 2000 March 3, 2000
Web site promotes annual Religious Education Congress February 4, 2000
New technology director appointed January 28, 2000

Congress 1999

appearing in
The Tidings

 

Church leaders to gather in L.A. to discuss human sexuality June 17, 1999
Former religious education teacher serves market through technology April 23, 1999
Life is ‘God’s decision’ to take away, says Father Coleman at Congress workshop March 19, 1999
Catholics are more alike than different, says sociologist James Davidson March 12, 1999
‘God Squad’ duo calls for better understanding between Catholics and Jews February 26, 1999
Thousands seek wisdom through ‘new eyes’ at Congress ’99 February 19, 1999
The eyes of Congress '99 (published photos) February 19, 1999
Youth Day brings together 11,000 youth for one day of sharing, singing and prayer February 19, 1999
The way to transformation: Immersion in Christ -- says Fr. Barren February 12, 1999
Church closing ‘loophole’ allowing capital punishment, Prejean says February 12, 1999
New faces among presenters at Congress '99 January 29, 1999
Congress offers multiple keynote speakers at 1999 event January 15, 1999
Anaheim Celebration - Religious Education Congress drew a record 37,000 December 18, 1998

Congress 1998

appearing in
The Tidings

 

Southland Catholics morn loss of Scripture scholar Father Raymond Brown, who was a popular presenter at Congress August 14, 1998
Father Richard Fragomeni praises Cardinal Mahony's liturgy pastoral letter at Congress workshop March 13, 1998
Cultural challenges abound for today’s Catholic educators March 13, 1998
Morality lessons from 'Dr. Laura' Schlessinger March 6, 1998
Speaker warns educators not to dismiss the power of mass media, especially television March 6, 1998
Record crowd of 37,000 exhorted to ‘image love, empower lives’ at annual four-day event February 27, 1998
Youth Day '98: Celebration in the crowds February 27, 1998
An interview with keynote speaker Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland February 13, 1998
Lay leadership roles to be addressed at Congress '98 January 23, 1998

Congress 1997

appearing in
The Tidings

 

Reconciliation, AIDS education workshops featured at Congress ’97 December 27, 1997 - January 3, 1998
Parishes must focus on service, not self, say experts in Congress workshops March 7, 1997
Religious Education Congress ’97 (published color photos) February 21, 1997
Congress-goers urged to echo God's word with action. February 21, 1997
Congress speaker asks: Is the world coming to an end in 2000? February 7, 1997
Congress '97 workshop will focus on successful ministry outreach to young adolescents January 31, 1997

Congress 1986

More Than 17,000 Persons Expected to Convene February 7, 1986
Archbishop Mahony Invites Adults and Youth to Congress February 7, 1986
Archbishop Schotte To Address Congress February 7, 1986

Congress 1973

1973 Congress Arena Liturgy
Liturgy on a Theme: "God Shows Us Who He Is"

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1973

Congress 1967

CCD Congress Given Insights on Apostolate January 20, 1967
'Emerging Layman' An Obsolete Phrase January 20, 1967
6500 to Attend Catechists' Congress January 13, 1967
 
Orange County Catholic A Weekend of Learning, Prayer and Togetherness March 2001
Learning in Faith for All Ages February 2001
Religious Education Congress The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine: History in the Making 1972 Registration Guidebook
Inland Catholic Milwaukee’s Archbishop Weakland Promotes a New Catechesis of Church March 1998
The Los Angeles Times Young Catholics Get Word in Anaheim February 14, 1997
Catholicism's "largest event of its kind" to draw 30,000 in attendance February 8, 1997
Congress expected to draw more than 20,000 attendees this year  February 12, 1994
Poet Angelou Extols Value of Faith, Charity short February 21, 1993
Religious Education Congress to attract best attendance yet  February 1991
Religious Ed Congress is the country's largest Catholic annual event  January 6, 1990
Vida Nueva 'Alza tu Mirada, vuelve a mirar' Marzo de 2008
Permanecer en la Luz Anaheim Congreso de Educación Religiosa Marzo de 2007
Miles de personas atendieron al Congreso de Educación Religiosa en Los Ángeles Marzo de 2005
Prevalece el entusiasmo de los adolescentes en el Día de la juventud, en el Congreso Marzo de 2005
"Inmersos en Misericordia, Bálsamo para el Mundo" Marzo de 2004
Martin Sheen Marzo de 2004
Congreso de Educación Religiosa 2004 Febrero de 2004
La presencia hispana es hizo notar en el congreso de educación religiosa 2001 22 de febrero, 2001
Congreso de Education Religiosa 2001 8 de febrero, 2001
Miles de personas participaron en el Congreso de Educación Religiosa 2000 13 de abril, 2000
Miremos con ojos de sabiduría el nuevo milenio 18 de febrero, 1999
Termina el Congreso "Reflejando Amor, Dando Poder" con un renovado espíritu evangelizador 26 de febrero, 1998
Tema del próximo Congreso de Educación Religiosa 12 de febrero, 1998
Celebración del Congreso de Educación Religiosa 5 de febrero, 1998
Detention Ministry
Newsletter
Kirby Center Youth Shares Homily with Bishop at Youth Day Mass March-April 1998
Ministerio de Detención
Newsletter
Un Jóven de Kirby Center Participó en la Homilia con el Obispo en la Misa del Día de la Juventud Marzo-Abril 1998
ORE REsponse Newsletter

A look back at 30 years of Congress

January 2000

The TidingsPhotoson the 'NetPress Releases HistoryCardinal Chat

PHOTOS/VIDEOS ON THE INTERNET (by date)
2008 RECongress (official Congress photographer; view photos)

Kodak Slideshows:
RECongress, Friday, February 29, 2008
 • 1st Day Registration (13)
 • Opening Rite (274)
 • Period 1/Cardinal Chat (25)
 • Lunchtime (44)
 • Period 2 (69)
 • Period 3 (91)
 • Jazz Mass (237)

RECongress, Saturday, March 1, 2008
 • Morning Praise (125)
 • Period 4 (56)
 • Monterey Diocese Luncheon (37)
 • Period 5 (55)
 • Period 6 (58)
 • Jazz Liturgy (294)
 • Evening Concert (285)

RECongress, Sunday, March 2, 2008
 • Morning Eucharistic Liturgy
 • Period 7
 • Lunch
 • Period 8
 • Closing Liturgy

Photography by George Westlund April 2008

RECongress 2008

Fotos y Recuerdos.com March 2008

Video Questions for Cardinal Mahony at RECongress 2008:

  • What is a Cardinal? What is the hardest part of being a Cardinal?
  • Is it worth being a Cardinal?
  • What will the Church do for teens, who are the future of the Church, after Youth Day?
  • Were you religious in high school?
  • What is your favorite song?
  • How do you deal with the vow of celibacy?
  • Why can't women be priests?
  • Is it worth being a Cardinal?
  • What are your hobbies?

MyCatholicVoice.com March 2008
Video: Welcome to Congress 2008 from Fred Fosnaght of MyCatholicVoice MyCatholicVoice.com February 2008
Video: Welcome to Congress 2008 from Sr. Edith Prendergast MyCatholicVoice.com February 2008
Congress 2008 Highlights Community MyCatholicVoice.com February 2008
2007 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress YouTube February 28, 2008
2007 RECongress (official Congress photographer, view photos)

Kodak Slideshows:
RECongress, Friday, March 2, 2007
 • Opening Rite (241)
 • Period 1 (62)
 • Lunch (25)
 • Period 2 (57)
 • Period 3 (120)
 • Evening Liturgies (131)

RECongress, Saturday, March 3, 2007
 • Registration (6)
 • Morning Praise (23)
 • Period 4 (76)
 • Lunch (74)
 • Period 5 (8)
 • Period 6 (59)
 • Book Signing (17)
 • Jazz Liturgy (162)
 • Concert (197)

RECongress, Sunday, March 4, 2007
 • Morning Eucharistic Liturgy (260)
 • Period 7 (13)
 • Lunch (39)
 • Period 8 (6)
 • Closing Liturgy (242)

Photography by George Westlund April 2007
Mount Community Celebrates at Religious Education Congress www.msmc.la.edu March 22, 2007
Youth Day video compilation MySpace /YouthDay blog March 15, 2007
LA Congress 2007 Extreme music Makeover 1 YouTube March 14, 2007
LA Congress 2007 Extreme music Makeover 2 YouTube March 14, 2007
LA Congress 2007 Extreme music Makeover 3 YouTube March 14, 2007
LA Congress 2007 Extreme music Makeover 4 YouTube March 14, 2007
RECongress 2007 Photo Slideshow Flickr > RECongress March 14, 2007
Youth Day 2007 MySpace Vids March 12, 2007
Youth Day MySpace Vids March 12, 2007
The 2007 RECongress highlights cultural diversity in the Church of Los Angeles (pictorial essay) The-Tidings.com March 9, 2007
Matt Maher YouTube March 7, 2007
"Stand in the Light" MySpace Vids March 6, 2007
"Stand in the Light" part 2 MySpace Vids March 6, 2007
RE Congress YouTube March 6, 2007
RE Congress Sundat Mass YouTube March 6, 2007
RE Congress Mass YouTube March 6, 2007
Music Jam MySpace Vids March 6, 2007
SJB at Youth Day 2007 YouTube March 5, 2007
Youth Day Mass 3/1/07 YouTube March 5, 2007
Fr. Tony Ricard at LA Congress MySpace Vids March 5, 2007
Slow-Mo Wave @ YOUTHDAY! MySpace Vids March 5, 2007
Native American Mass YouTube March 3, 2007
Religious Education Congress 2007 by Salvador Zacarias (slideshow) Fotos y Recuerdos.com March 2007
RECongress' Latest Photos Flickr > RECongress April 11, 2006
Youth Day MySpace Vids April 10, 2006
Celebrating "Freedom" in Anaheim (Photo Album) The-Tidings.com April 7, 2006
Steve Angrisano at Youth Day in LA (Anaheim) MySpace Vids April 5, 2006
A joke from Father Tony Ricard at Los Angeles Religious Ed Congress. MySpace Vids April 5, 2006
I Love You Lord by Matt Maher YouTube April 3, 2006
Matt Maher at LA Congress (no audio) MySpace Vids April 3, 2006
RECongress 2006 MySpace.Blog/Anthony April 3, 2006
At YouTh DaY WitH lIkE mY lOvES!!! MySpace Vids April 2, 2006
Jesus Rap MySpace Vids April 1, 2006
Religious Education Congress 2006 Hat Cai Photo Gallery April 2006
RE Congress - Anaheim 2006 www.jeffandlucy.com April 2006
Annual Religious Education Congress Dennis Doyle April 2006
Pix from LA Congress 2006 JaimeCortezMusic.com April 2006
Youth Day Mass (images from the Religious Education Congress website) Quamdiu Domine April 2006
Religious Education Congress 2006 Slideshow (Congress photos) Fotos y Recuerdos.com April 2006
YouTube/dasalsakid April 1, 2006
Bryan. Lucy. Mark Hart YouTube/lylkweenuh March 31, 2006
Youth Day 2006. Righteous B YouTube/lylkweenuh March 31, 2006
Religious Education Congress in Anaheim (official Congress photographer, view and buy photos)

Kodak Slideshows:
 • Friday Opening Event
 • Friday Workshops
 • Saturday Workshops
 • Saturday Morning Praise
 • Saturday Black Culture Liturgy
 • Saturday Ceili Rain Concert

Photography by George Westlund March-April 2006
RECongress 2005: Photos from the rehearsal for Youth Day 2005, held at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena AOL Photos December 12, 2005
Teen enthusiasm prevails at Congress Youth Day (and photo highlights) The Tidings February 18, 2005
Religious Education Congress 2005--Anaheim, CA (photos) Salesian Youth Ministry February 2005
Incarnation at the 2005
Religious Education Congress: Youth Day
(photos)
Incarnation Catholic Church, Glendale, CA February 2005
Incarnation at the 2005
Religious Education Congress: Exhibit Hall & Liturgies
(photos)
Incarnation Catholic Church, Glendale, CA February 2005
Steeped in Mercy, Faith & Spirit
(photo highlights)
The Tidings February 27, 2004
Drum C at Congress 2004 YouTube