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| Name | Location | |
| Becky Keenan | Long Grove | beckykeenan@hotmail.com |
| Greg Foster | Chicago | fosreg03@yahoo.com |
| Lisa M. McDonald | Alsip | lmcd76@yahoo.com |
| Meagan McEwen | Elmhurst | McEwen80@yahoo.com |
| Anne Lidgus | Chicago | toweranne@hotmail.com |
| Emily Vogel | Chicago | emilyvogel@hotmail.com |
| Marie Dickey | Chicago | mariest_laurent@hotmail.com |
| Amy Skapek | Chicago | skapek912@hotmail.com |
| Rene Margarita Mulligan | Chicago | Renerene1@aol.com |
| Amanda Ahrens | Chicago | ahrensama@yahoo.com |
| Susan LePeau | Chicago | susanlepeau@hotmail.com |
| Erin Hale | Park Ridge | ehale@thresholds.org |
| Jennifer Sushinsky | Chicago | jensushinsky@yahoo.com |
| Kim Casey | Chicago | mikdmb@aol.com |
| Kelly O'Donnell | Chicago | kelly_od11@hotmail.com |
| Rochelle Lucero | Chicago | lucerochelle@yahoo.com |
| Catalina Bajuyo | Metropolis | cbajuyo@hotmail.com |
| Toni Moran | Chicago | tonilm@hotmail.com |
| Kelly O'Donnell | Winnetka | kelly_od11@hotmail.com |
| Marie Jochum | Chicago | mcjochum@yahoo.com |
| Stephanie Derneck | Chicago | stephid2@claret.org |
| Kelly Mackay | Chicago | kdmackay@alumni.nd.edu |
| Franky Stebbins | Chicago | frankster@rocketmail.com |
| Joanne Harbert | LaGrange Park | clmp-joanne@sbcglobal.net |
| Marcy Haugh | Chicago | mlynn17@gmail.com |
| JoEllen Windau | Chicago | joellenwindau@yahoo.com |
| Nicole Brochmann | Downers Grove | n_brochmann@hotmail.com |
| John Bambrick | Chicago | john_bambrick@hotmail.com |
| Carla Rosckes | Chicago | Giwsix@yahoo.com |
| Annie Devine | Chicago | annegirl8@yahoo.com |
| Paul Mack | Warrenville | umrgrad@sbcglobal.net |
| Stephen Keeley | Naperville | skeeley36@gmail.com |
| Michael Pesko | Chicago | mikepesko@gmail.com |
| Kendall Marsden | Oak Park | klmars02@smumn.edu |
| Gatherings | |
| More than 300 alumni are linked by a
database for monthly gatherings and retreats! For 3 years, about 30
formers have been meeting at Old St. Pat's Parish (711 W. Monroe,
Downtown Chicago), usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 11 am-
1pm. Their gatherings include a potluck lunch, facilitation and
reflection on that month's theme, as well as small group and large group
discussion (with music). Are you
looking to be part of an intentional community, or are you hoping to
start one? Learn more about community-building from Chicago's
Arrupe House:
http://ArrupeHouseI |
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| Volunteer programs headquartered in Illinois | |
| One way to get connected
with current and/or former volunteers in the area is to plan intercommunity
volunteer gatherings such as prayer groups, game nights,
meals/picnics, etc.
The following programs are headquartered in Illinois:
ALIVE (A Lay invitation to a
Visitation Experience) (Chicago), Amate House
(Chicago), The Augustinian Volunteer Program (Chicago),
Claretian Summer Ministry Program (Chicago), Claretian
Volunteers (Chicago), Comboni Lay Missionary
Program
(La Grange Park), Cristo Rey Jesuit
Alumni Volunteer Program (Chicago), Dominican Volunteers USA (River Forest),
Franciscan
Outreach Association (Chicago),
Franciscan Volunteer Program (Cicero),
Inner City Teaching
Corps--Volunteer Teaching Corps Program (Chicago), Mercy Home for Boys and
Girls (Chicago) and
Mission Honduras (Chicago). |
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| Parishes that current and former volunteers have recommended | |
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Old St. Pat's
is a fabulous resource for young,
progressive Catholic volunteers. |
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| Retreat opportunities/spirituality centers | |
| Dominican Conference Center in River Forest, IL hosts various
retreats throughout the year. Call 708-771-3030. The Racine Dominican's Siena Center offers great retreats in Racine, WI area. Cenacle Retreat House, Warrenville - 800-240-6702, Congregation of Our Lady in Retreat in Cenacle. Monastery of the Holy Cross, 773-927-7424 is located in Chicago. Saint Noel Retreat and Conference Center run by the Diocese of Belleville is in Ozark, 618-695-3590. Crossroads Center for Faith and Work: Located on the campus of Old St. Patrick's Church as a mission to Greater Chicago, Crossroads Center for Faith and Work is an inter-faith community that shares a passion for integrating faith and work. Crossroads Center offers forums, workshops and other opportunities for learning, dialogue, reflection, and discovering new ways of thinking about work and its purpose and meaning in our lives. For more info. contact LaShawnda Cousins at 312.831.9350. Cenacle Retreat Center - Ignatian Spirituality for Young Adults |
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| Social Justice organizations and events | |
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Interfaith Youth Corps Voices in the Wilderness 8th Day Center Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, 126 North Desplaines Street, Chicago, 312-655-7000. Peace and Social Justice Ministry, 402 South Independence Blvd., Romeoville, peace@dioceseofjoliet.org, 815-834-4028 Illinois Federation for Right to Life Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition, 7616 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago. Illinois Right to Life Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America Catholic Social Service of the Diocese of Peoria, 309-671-5700. Chicago Dignity Chapter |
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| Volunteer opportunities | |
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Catholic Charities United Way in Chicago, 560 W. Lake Street Chicago, 312-876-1808. Chicago Area Volunteer Opportunities can be found at www.npo.net/nponet/volunt.htm and www.chicagovolunteer.net. Friends First Mentoring Program at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls - Contact Mary Ann Pilet, 312-738-7552 - The Friends First program matches adults with children from all over the Chicagoland area in a one-to-one mentoring relationship to provide friendship and guidance. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age. The Hands On Network works to connect people with volunteer projects around the United States. To contact Chicago Cares, email laura@chicagocares.org www.volunteermatch.com |
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| Music, film, and other cultural events | |
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Adler Planetarium is the best place in town for
viewing heavenly bodies, free on Tuesdays.1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago,
312-922-7827. Loyola has an active lecture series and ministry center. DePaul University has an active lecture series, ministry center and human rights center. UIC has an active lecture series, and runs a conscientious ecumenical center that focuses on social justice Chicago Cultural Center is an architectural delight is a magnificent showcase of literature, art and knowledge. 78 E Washington St, Chicago, 312-744-6630. Navy Pier- this tourist-packed peninsula extends for more than a half-mile into the swells of Lake Michigan. 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, 312- 595-7437. Art Institute of Chicago is free on Tuesdays! Go to see one of the world's great art collections. 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, 312-443-3600. Mexican Fine Arts Center has some of the finest in Mexican creativity from both sides of the border. 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, 312-738-1503. |
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| Diocesan resources | |
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Diocese of Belleville
Archdiocese of Chicago Eparchy of St. Thomas of Chicago of the Syro-Malabar Mar Thoma Shleeha Center, 5000 St. Charles Road, Bellwood, IL 60104. Diocese of Joliet Diocese of Peoria Diocese of Rockford St. Nicholas in Chicago for Ukrainians 2245 W. Rice Street, Chicago, IL 60622. Diocese of Springfield in Illinois |
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| Other valuable resources | |
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Young Nonprofit Professionals
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