The Body, Sexuality, and Marriage: Supporting Lasting Marriages

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1 For Clergy Only Priests for Life Canada Pro-Life Symposium for Clergy* The Body, Sexuality, and Marriage: Supporting Lasting Marriages April 16-17, 2013 St. Theresa s Parish, 95 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, Ontario Symposium Fee: $ (includes meals) * Attention priests and deacons: Priests for Life Canada has funds available to assist with costs for accommodations, travel, etc. Please contact us early to register. En anglais PLEASE COMPLETE AND REMIT THE APPLICATION TO ATTEND ON PAGE 5. KEyNOTE PRESENTER: FR. ALAN boisclair DIRECTOR, THEOLOGy OF THE body, ARCHDIOCESE OF VANCOuVER "LOVING GOD WITH ALL your HEART, SOuL, AND body" Father Boisclair s areas of specialty include the Gospel of John, the New Evangelization, the work of Romano Guardini, and Theology of the Body, studying with experts in the field such as Dr. Michael Waldstein. Fr. Boisclair has dedicated himself full-time to Theology of the Body training for priests and religious, in marriage preparation, Catholic schools and adult catechesis, and in countless other diocesan groups. OTHER TOPICS NATuRAL FAMILy PLANNING: DR. MARIA WOLFS (KRAW) PORNOGRAPHy AS A ObSTACLE: MSGR. EDWARD ARSENAuLT To apply, or for further information: or [email protected] Prêtres Pro-Vie Canada Symposium pour le clergé* Frais d inscription au congrès : $ (repas compris) * À tous les prêtres et diacres : Prêtres Pro-Vie Canada dispose de fonds pour vous aider à couvrir les frais de logement, de voyage, etc avril 2013 Paroisse Sainte-Thérèse, 95 rue Somerset Ouest, Ottawa, Ontario Pour faire une demande ou obtenir plus d information : ou [email protected]

2 AbOuT THE PRESENTERS Fr. Alan Boisclair Rev. Alan Boisclair, BA, MDiv, STL, is the Marriage and Family Director, Theology of the Body Office for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Father Boisclair was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Vancouver in He earned his License degree is Sacred Theology at the International Theological Institute in Austria. Father Boisclair s areas of specialty include the Gospel of John, the New Evangelization, the work of Romano Guardini, and Theology of the Body, studying with experts in the field such as Dr. Michael Waldstein. Fr. Boisclair has dedicated himself full-time to Theology of the Body training for priests and religious, in marriage preparation, Catholic schools and adult catechesis, and in countless other diocesan groups. Dr. Maria Wolfs (Kraw) Maria Wolfs MD, MHSc, FRCPC (Active Staff, Clinician Teacher) Major administrative duties: Postgraduate Medical Education Committee St. Michael s Hospital; Endocrine Postgraduate Education Training Program Committee; Point-of-care testing committee St. Michael's Hospital, Chair; City-Wide Working Group - Innovations in Education and Knowledge Translation; Core Internal Medicine Acadmic Half-day Advisory Committee; Coordinator Postgraduate Endocrine Academic Half-day Coordinator; Bioethics Education Coordinator Research interests: Diabetes in pregnancy Dr. Maria Wolfs has spoken on the abortifacient nature of contraceptive pills as well as Natural Family Planning. Msgr. Edward Arsenault Monsignor Edward J. Arsenault is a priest of the Diocese of Manchester in New Hampshire. Since 2009, he has served as president and CEO of Saint Luke Institute and as president and chairman of the board of Saint Luke s Centre in Manchester, England. With a focus on resiliency and spiritual and psychological wellness, he is a popular speaker nationally, regularly addressing conferences, clergy convocations, diocesan groups and religious congregations.

3 Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Patron of the Day: Our Lady of Guadalupe Time Activity 9:00 am Introduction (Fr. Tom Lynch) 9:15 am Morning Prayer 9:45 am Session #1: Fr. Alan Boisclair: Theology of the Body (Pt 1) 10:45 am Coffee break 11:00 am Session #2: Fr. Alan Boisclair: Theology of the Body (Pt 2) 12:00 pm Lunch St. Theresa s Parish Hall 1:30 pm Session #3: Dr. Maria Wolfs: Basics of NFP & Contraception 2:30 pm Midday Prayer 3:00 pm Coffee break 3:15 pm Session #4: Dr. Maria Wolfs: Infertility & Naprotechnology 4:15 pm Mass (Principal Celebrant: Archbishop Prendergast) 5:00 pm Cocktails 5:30 pm Dinner St. Theresa s Parish Hall 6:30 pm Session #5: Fr. Alan Boisclair: Theology of the Body (Pt 3) 7:30 pm End of Day Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Patron of the Day: Mother Theresa Time Activity 9:00 am Mass 9:45 am Breakfast St. Theresa s Parish Hall 10:15 am Session #6: Fr. Alan Boisclair: Theology of the Body (Pt 4) 10:45 am Coffee break 11:00 am Session #7: Fr. Alan Boisclair: Theology of the Body (Pt 5) 12:00 pm Lunch St. Theresa s Parish Hall 1:30 pm Session #8: Msgr. Edward Arsenault: Pornography as an Obstacle (Pt #1) 2:30 pm Midday Prayers 3:00 pm Coffee break 3:15 pm Session #9: Msgr. Edward Arsenault: Pornography as an Obstacle (Pt #2) 4:00 pm End of Symposium

4 What is Priests for Life Canada? Priests for Life Canada is an association of Canadian Catholic priests and lay people who give special emphasis to promoting and defending the sanctity of human life. A 'Priest for Life' is not asked to leave his diocese or specific ministry. What is the purpose of Priests for Life Canada? Priests for Life brings together and encourages priests and all Catholics to fight the culture of death, particularly abortion and euthanasia. What specific objectives does Priests for Life Canada have? Priests for Life seeks to link up priests across Canada who are actively involved in the pro-life movement; To help all priests speak and act against abortion and euthanasia; To distribute the Priests for Life Canada newsletter, a practical aid for preaching and activity; To provide priests with homilies, bulletin inserts, tapes and other pro-life resources; To provide lay pro-life groups an effective link with the clergy; Qu'est-ce que Prêtres Pro-Vie Canada? Prêtres Pro-Vie Canada est une association de prêtres et de laïcs catholiques qui s'efforcent de promouvoir et de défendre le caractère sacré de la vie humaine. Un prêtre pro-vie n'a pas à quitter son diocèse ou son ministère. Quels sont les objectifs précis de Prêtre Pro-Vie Canada? Prêtres Pro-Vie rassemble et encourage les prêtres et tous les catholiques dans leur combat contre la culture de mort, en particulier contre l'avortement et l'euthanasie. Quels sont les objectifs précis de Prêtre Pro-Vie Canada? Unir les prêtres engagés activement dans le mouvement pro-vie partout au Canada; Aider tous les prêtres à combattre l'avortement et l'euthanasie par la parole et par l'action; Distribuer la publication " Prêtres Pro-Vie ", une aide pratique pour prêcher et agir; Fournir des éléments de réflexion aux prêtres pour les homélies, les bulletins paroissiaux, les cassettes audio et autres ressources pro-vie; Offrir aux groupes laïcs pro-vie un lien efficace avec le clergé; The board Members of Priests for Life Canada Les membres du conseil d'administration de Prêtres Pro-Vie Canada Rev. Fr./père Thomas Lynch, National Director/Directeur national Rev. Fr./père John Lemire, New Liskeard ON, Chairman/Président Rev. Fr./père Danny Wilson, Charlottetown PE, Past-Chairman/Anciens president Rev. Fr./père Paul Burchat, Priest of Madonna House, Combermere ON, Past-Chairman/Anciens president Rev. Fr./père John Nemanic, Chestermere AB, Secretary-Treasurer/Secrétaire-Trésorier Rev. Fr./père Joseph Hattie OMI, Barry's Bay ON, Director/Directeur Rev. Fr./père Brian Boucher, Montreal QC, Director/Directeur Rev. Fr./père Kevin Belgrave, Toronto ON, Director/Directeur Rev. Fr./père Teodosy Kraychuk, Myrnam AB, Director/Directeur Rev. Fr./père Zachary (Zach) Romanowsky, Herring Cove NS, Director/Directeur Rev. Fr./père Bradley Markus, Guelph ON, Director/Directeur Rev. Fr./père Daniel Mentesana, Toronto ON, Director/Directeur Rev. Deacon/Diacre Randy Matters, Burlington ON, Director/Directeur Advisory/Consultatif: His Em. Thomas Christopher Cardinal Collins Most Rev. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., D.D. Most Rev. Cornelius John Pasichny, O.S.B.M., D.D.. Priests for Life Canada Prêtres Pro-Vie Canada P.O. Box / B. P. 31 Pembroke ON K8A 6X1 Tel/Fax: [email protected]

5 Application to Attend Form Please note that Priests for Life Canada has limited funds available to assist with travel, accommodations, and the Symposium fee. Those requesting subsidy will be notified as soon as possible of the funds available. Please print and complete this page and then to or fax to Your earliest response is appreciated. Name: Telephone: Parish: Address: City: Prov: Postal Code: Diocese: Food or other Allergies: Subsidy required: NO, I do not require assistance with costs. YES, I would appreciate assistance with the following costs: 1. Travel: a) Mileage: No Yes Approx. Subsidy requested: $ b) Flight: No Yes Approx. Subsidy requested: $ (Note: Priests for Life Canada will arrange transportation between the Ottawa airport and the symposium/hotel.) 2. Accommodations: Rooms have been set aside at the Cartier Suites Hotel, 180 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 2L5, (just around the corner from St. Theresa's Church) at $ per night plus taxes, plus $15 per day for parking. Please contact Mike at Priests for Life Canada, , for your reservation. If you prefer to make your own booking, please ask for the Priests for Life Canada special booking rate. After March 15th, these rooms may not be available. a) Monday, April 15, 2013: No Yes Approx. Subsidy requested: $ b) Tuesday, April 16, 2013: No Yes Approx. Subsidy requested: $ c) Wednesday, April 17, 2013: No Yes Approx. Subsidy requested: $ 3. Symposium Fee ($100 - includes meals): No Yes Approx. Subsidy requested: $ This form can be completed and ed to: [email protected], faxed to or mailed to: Priests for Life Canada, P.O. Box 31, Pembroke ON K8A 6X1