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Marion Danforth knows the LIM method of theological reflection. She knows it because she studied it as a student and then facilitated it in a LIMEX learning group in the Diocese of Raleigh, N.C. As a result of her studies in LIM, she pursued a doctorate in adult education at North Carolina State University. Having received a doctorate, she joined the LIM faculty on campus for a year. So, she really does know our LIM method of theological reflection as this audio recording of her webinar makes evident.
This presentation explores the essential question of communicating faith in our present, increasingly digital culture. Practical resources for media ministry or digital ministry abound, but in exploring Internet-mediated communication for ministry, we face a more fundamental question: What is the theological foundation for engaging in ministry in the digital realm? How might we articulate a solid theological foundation for ministry that serves us for proclaiming the Good News in a digital age? Dr. Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, professor of Liturgy, Catechesis, and Evangelization, discusses the use of various media in the Christian tradition for communicating faith.
Evelyn Thibeaux, "Images of Mary in the New Testament." An improved version is forthcoming; the recording started slightly late.
Eduardo Fernandez, S.J., "Latino/a Ministry in the Church Today," in English and Spanish
Bishop William Skylstad and Dan DiLeo, "Catholics and the Climate: Fostering Mission-Based Sustainability," February 8, 2012.
Sr. Terri Bednarz, RSM, Assistant Professor of New Testament Studies, Department of Religious Studies, Loyola University New Orleans, "Humor in the Gospel of Luke: The Rhetoric of Just Living,"April 11, 2012.
Fr. Stephen Sauer, S.J., liturgy scholar and pastor of the Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception in New Orleans, "The Roman Missal: A Look at the New Translation," May 15, 2012. Here is the powerpoint used for the webinar.
Tom Ryan, LIM Director,"Eucharist and Adoration," June 4, 2012.
Jim O'Neill, LPC and LIM adjunct faculty, "'......AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF': The Minister's Challenge," August 8, 2012. Dr. O'Neill references the Great Commandment and the importance of love and care for oneself. His webinar was not recorded, but he recorded a podcast introduction to it and provided the text of his presentation.
Dr. Bob McCarty, Executive Director National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, and Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale, President Ministry Training Source, presented a webinar on "Emerging Trends in Catholic Youth Ministry: The Pain and the Promise" on September 25, 2012. Have you noticed the changes in young people these past ten years? Our pastoral ministry with young people in schools and parishes has been greatly affected by the postmodern context. This webinar identified critical societal factors impacting our ministry, recent research findings on young people and Church, and elements of a new map for effectively responding to young people. Click here for the powerpoint used in the presentation.
Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans addressed "Catholic Perspectives on Voting." This webinar took place on October 22, 2012, just over two weeks before the national elections, and at the same time as the third presidential debate, a Monday Night Football game, and the final National League Championship Series game, which are all referenced in the webinar.
Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J. is Director of the Jesuit Social Research Institute of Loyola University New Orleans, past CEO of Catholic Charities USA, and author of several books including Doing Faithjustice: An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought. His webinar on "Reflections on the Election" took place on November 14, 2012.
Dr. Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, Assistant Professor in the Loyola Institute for Ministry, addressed the topic of "What's New About the New Evangelization?" on December 4, 2012.
Dr. Barbara Fleischer, Associate Professor in the Loyola Institute for Ministry and Instructor of Record for the Marketplace Ministry focus area, addressed the topic"Spirituality at Work"on January 10, 2013.
Reverend William Barnwell, Episcopal Minister and Author, spoke on "'The Intrusion of Grace' in the Stories of Flannery O'Connor" with a special emphasis on the story "Revelation" on February 28, 2013.
Ansel Augustine, graduate of the Loyola Institute for Ministry and newly appointed Director of the Office of Black Catholics in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, spoke on"Multi-Cultural Ministry and the New Evangelization" on Tuesday April 16, 2013.
Fr. James Carter, S.J., President Emeritus Loyola University New Orleans and Gerald N. Gastin Professor in Religion and Science, spoke on "God, Quarks, Tadpoles, and My Faith" on Tuesday May 14, 2013. The powerpoint used in his presentation.
In partnership with the Catholic Press Association, the Loyola Institute for Ministry co-sponsored a webinar on Christianity in the Middle East on September 26, 2012. Presenters included Fr. Elias Mallon, S.A. and Fr. Drew Christiansen, S.J. Fr. Mallon is external affairs officer for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and the current chair of the Catholic-Muslim dialogue of the Archdiocese of New York. Fr. Christiansen is editor-in-chief of America Magazine, and for 14 years he advised the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Middle East affairs, first as director of the Office of International Justice and Peace and later as counselor for international affairs. Tom Ryan of the Loyola Institute for Ministry and Peter Finney of the Clarion Herald and the Catholic Press Association moderated. Listeners may need to adjust their volume for the different speakers.
In partnership with the Catholic Press Association, the Loyola Institute for Ministry co-sponsored a webinar on the Year of Faith on October 4, 2012. Presenters included Jeannine Marino, Program Specialist, Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; Tony Spence, Director and Editor-in-Chief of Catholic News Service; Laura Deavers, Editor and General Manager, The Catholic Commentator, Diocese of Baton Rouge. Thank you to Fr. Pat McCloskey, O.F.M., Franciscan Editor and “Ask a Franciscan" columnist for St. Anthony Messenger, for the idea for this webinar. Here is a list Franciscan Media's Year of Faith initiatives provided by Fr. Pat. Tom Ryan of the Loyola Institute for Ministry and Peter Finney, Executive Editor and General Manager of the Clarion Herald, moderated. Listeners may need to adjust their volume for the different speakers, and the recording started part way into the program.
In partnership with the Catholic Press Association, the Loyola Institute for Ministry co-sponsored a webinar on October 25, 2012 by Paul Bernabei of Top 20 Training entitled "Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing." The webinar focused on how to identify top priorities (The Main Thing is to Know the Main Thing), how to stay focused on those priorities (The Main Thing is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing), the need to say "NO" and why we might find that difficult. Paul provided a handout for the webinar.
Podcasts from 2011 Collegeville National Symposium on Lay Ecclesial Ministry with Tom Ryan, Cecelia Bennett, Michael Brough, Graziano Marcheschi, Diana Macalintal, Neil A. Parent, Christine Keffer, Basil Pflumm, and Cathy Zeph.
Interview with Ghazala Khan after her First Tuesday's talk at the Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception on "Islam: A Women's and Mother's Perspective."
Interview with former Loyola Institute for Ministry Director Bob Ludwig, currently in his last semester as Director of the Institute for Pastoral Studies, Loyola University Chicago. In this interview, he offers his thoughts on a range of topics, including reflections on what led to early developments in LIM and its extension program.
Interview with Sr. Cecilia Dimaku, a graduate of the LIM on-campus program who was instrumental in helping to develop the LIM programi in Benin City, Nigeria.
Interview with Mark Mogilka, Director of Stewardship and Pastoral Services in the Diocese of Green Bay, WI, on multi-parish ministry. He was in New Orleans for a workshop on multi-parish ministry held here at Loyola May 31-June 1. Mark is also co-author of Pastoring Multiple Parishes: An Emerging Model of Pastoral Leadership published by Loyola Press.
Professor Daniella Zsupan-Jerome attended the spring 2012 College Theology Society annual meeting in San Antonio, TX and made a presentation on teaching and social media. This is an interview with her about the presentation.
Professor Daniella Zsupan-Jerome attended a meeting of the Pontifical Council on Social Communication this spring 2012 and offered her reflections on it in this interview.
Professor Michael Cowan, who has taught and worked in interfaith and interracial community organizing, is returning to teach in the Loyola Institute for Ministry after twelve years in various other positions at the university. While away from LIM, he worked in the Lindy Boggs National Center for Community Literacy and helped to found Common Good, which was instrumental in establishing the Inspector General's Office in the City of New Orleans. He is also founder of the ecumenical Shades of Praise Interracial Gospel Choir. Listen to an introductory interview with Professor Cowan and his reflections on small Christian communities.
Recording of presentation entitled "The Future of Vatican II" delivered by Professor Tom Ryan in Ignatius Chapel at Loyola on Sunday October 7.