Cincinnati: Upper Room
2021-03-23 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, Norwood, 5440 Moeller Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45212, United States
Upper Room gathers youth evangelists — DREs/CREs, Youth Ministers — by region for lunch, fellowship, prayer, and a Holy Hour with Reflection & Confession. These are FREE events.

Youth Evangelist Lunch and COVID Call
2021-04-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-05 12:00 - 13:00
The Youth Evangelization team will be meeting the FIRST WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH AT NOON for a Lunch & COVID Check-in. Hear from CNE Staff on any pertinent updates or guidelines, ask questions and share challenges, and offer new ideas and suggestions with other ministers.
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North: Upper Room
2021-04-27 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Denis, 14 E Wood St., Versailles, 45380, United States
Upper Room gathers youth evangelists — DREs/CREs, Youth Ministers — by region for lunch, fellowship, prayer, and a Holy Hour with Reflection & Confession. These are FREE events.
There is no RSVP for lunch, because food is being provided by St. Denis Parish.

Dayton: Upper Room
2021-05-12 11:30 - 14:30

Marian Pilgrimage - Opening Mass and Pilgrimage Kick Off at Russells Point
2021-05-16 13:30 - 17:00 | Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 261 Chase Ave, Russells Point, OH, 43348, United States
OPENING MASS AND PILGRIMAGE KICK OFF

Sunday, May 16th; 1:30 p.m.

Fatima Shrine, Russells Point, OH

To begin the Marian Pilgrimage, we will be celebrating an outdoor Mass at 1:30 p.m. at the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, which has one of the tallest statues of Mary in the Unites States. From there, pilgrims will begin procession to St. Mary of the Woods, which is 2 miles from the shrine. At 3:00 we will celebrate the completion of the first leg with refreshments.

Cincinnati: Upper Room
2021-05-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, Norwood, 5440 Moeller Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45212, United States
Upper Room gathers evangelists of youth and adults – DREs/CREs, youth minsters, adult faith formation leaders, etc. – by region for lunch, fellowship, prayer, and a Holy Hour with reflection and Confession. These are FREE events.

Cincinnati Summer Social
2021-07-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Madtree Brewery, 3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45209, United States
Join us at Madtree Brewery in Oakley!
Tuesday, July 13th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
The last year has been crazy! Take some time to relax, pull up a chair, and grab a meal and a drink with fellow ministers! Calling all Evangelists (CL’s, Youth Ministers, DRE/CRE’s, Adult Faith Ministers, Pastoral Associates) and Campus Ministers (for both High School & College). This night is purely a social opportunity to meet with other ministers, network, and spend time together. Attend one, attend all three – you won’t want to miss out!
Please RSVP so that we can plan accordingly. Note: Food and drinks are not being provided by the CNE.

North Summer Social
2021-07-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Moeller Brew Barn (Maria Stein), 8016 Marion Drive, Maria Stein, OH, 45860, United States
Join us at Moeller Brew Barn in Maria Stein!
Wednesday, July 14th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
The last year has been crazy! Take some time to relax, pull up a chair, and grab a meal and a drink with fellow ministers! Calling all Evangelists (CL’s, Youth Ministers, DRE/CRE’s, Adult Faith Ministers, Pastoral Associates) and Campus Ministers (for both High School & College). This night is purely a social opportunity to meet with other ministers, network, and spend time together. Attend one, attend all three – you won’t want to miss out!
Please RSVP so that we can plan accordingly. Note: Food and drinks are not being provided by the CNE.

Dayton Summer Social
2021-07-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Fifth Street Brewpub, 1600 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, 45404, United States
Join us at Fifth Street Brewpub in Dayton!
Thursday, July 15th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
The last year has been crazy! Take some time to relax, pull up a chair, and grab a meal and a drink with fellow ministers! Calling all Evangelists (CL’s, Youth Ministers, DRE/CRE’s, Adult Faith Ministers, Pastoral Associates) and Campus Ministers (for both High School & College). This night is purely a social opportunity to meet with other ministers, network, and spend time together. Attend one, attend all three – you won’t want to miss out!
Please RSVP so that we can plan accordingly. Note: Food and drinks are not being provided by the CNE.

New Fire Retreat
2021-07-28 - 2021-07-29 | Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning, 4400 Shakertown Rd, Beavercreek, OH, 45430, United States
Wednesday, July 28 – Thursday, July 29, 2021
At the Bergamo Retreat Center (Dayton, OH)
Cost: $75

New Fire provides opportunities for

Encountering Jesus Christ in sacraments, testimonies, Scripture, and small groups;
Networking and creating new relationships;
Experiencing new approaches in evangelization, ministry, and catechesis;
Discerning the mission God has for you in the work He has called you to; and
Learning best practices that can help build comprehensive and sustainable evangelization.

New Fire is for any *NEW* parish evangelist (0-2 years experience). For example:

Youth Evangelists (i.e. Youth Ministers, DREs/CREs, Sacramental Prep Coordinators)
Adult Evangelists (i.e. Pastoral Associates, Directors of Young Adult and Adult Faith Formation, RCIA Coordinators)
High School and College Campus Ministers

You can view the flyer here.

End of Summer Parking Lot Party
2021-08-10 18:30 - 21:30 | St. Monica St. George, 328 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, United States
Calling all incoming college freshmen! The CNE will be hosting a fun, end-of-summer evening social at St. Monica-St. George at the University of Cincinnati. This event is for all incoming college students from across the Archdiocese to gather for Eucharistic adoration, food, and social time. It’s an opportunity for freshmen to connect with the campus ministry programs that are active in the Archdiocese and to be built up in the faith as summer comes to a close and the school year begins. We encourage all youth ministers, high school campus ministers, and college campus ministers to invite their high school alumni and current college students.

Radiate Christ Conference: Accompaniment & Evangelization
2021-08-14 00:00 | Incarnation Parish, Centerville, Ohio, 55 Williamsburg Lane, Dayton, OH, 45459, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

The Radiate Christ Conference seeks to offer a day of prayer, community, and practical training for evangelists and their teams who are serving the parish in areas of Youth, Adult, and Family Evangelization & Catechesis.
The conference includes keynote speakers, breakouts on the theme of Accompaniment & Evangelization, as well as an opportunity for prayer, Confession, and Adoration.
Please see flyer for more details.
Register Below

Missio Days Dayton
2021-08-31 09:00 - 14:00 | NW Dayton Branch Library, Room B, 2410 Philadelphia Drive, Dayton, OH, 45406, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Tuesday, August 31st at NW Dayton Branch Library, Room B as we break open the Pre-Proclamation Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Lunch is optional and will be provided by Panera Bread.

9:00 – 9:45 Gather, Opening, Small Group Prayer
9:45 – 10:30 Presentation(s)
10:30 – 11:00 Personal Work
11:00 – 12:00 Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (optional)

FLYER

Missio Days Cincinnati
2021-09-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Pastoral Center, 100 E 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Wednesday, September 1st at the Archdiocese Pastoral Center in downtown Cincinnati as we break open the Pre-Proclamation Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Lunch is optional and will be provided by Silver Ladle. The first session is FREE, and $10 for each session following.

9:00 – 9:45 Gather, Opening, Small Group Prayer
9:45 – 10:30 Presentations
10:30 – 11:00 Personal Work
11:00 – 12:00 Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (Optional)

FLYER

Missio Day North
2021-09-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Do Good Restaurant, 25 Main Street, Osgood, OH, 45351, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Thursday, September 2nd at Do Good Restaurant in Osgood as we break open the Pre-Proclamation Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Lunch is optional and will be provided by Do Good. The first Missio is FREE, and $10 for each of the following.

9:00 – 9:45 Gather, Opening, Small Group Prayer
9:45 – 10:30 Presentation(s)
10:30 – 11:00 Personal Work
11:00 – 12:00 Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (optional)
1:00 – 2:00 Northern Network/Retreat Collaboration

FLYER

Communio Group Kick-Off - Dayton
2021-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Church, 149 Franklin Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Smaller, more intentional (and possibly more frequently gathering) groups that looks to share life and prayer with evangelists near one another. Communio Groups are encouraged to participate in the Missio Days together, in addition to having months that are intentionally designated for meeting in your Communio Group (they meet as frequently or infrequently as they want.)
Registration to participate is now open! Please RSVP below and be sure to register for Communio Groups HERE.
FLYER

Communio Group Kick-Off - Cincinnati - CANCELED
2021-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Francis Xavier Church, 611 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
This Communio Group Kick-Off has been canceled. If you are interested in attending, please join the Dayton or North kick-offs instead.
Smaller, more intentional (and possibly more frequently gathering) groups that looks to share life and prayer with evangelists near one another. Communio Groups are encouraged to participate in the Missio Days together, in addition to having months that are intentionally designated for meeting in your Communio Group (they meet as frequently or infrequently as they want.)
Registration to participate is now open! Please RSVP below and be sure to register for Communio Groups HERE.
FLYER

Communio Group Kick-Off - North
2021-09-30 09:00 - 12:00 | TBD

Re-Ignite Retreat
2021-10-18 09:30 - 2021-10-19 15:00 | Maria Stein Spiritual Center, Maria Stein, Ohio, 2365 St Johns Rd., Maria Stein, Ohio, 45860
The Re-Ignite Retreat invites all veteran parish evangelists (2+ years) to slow down, rest, and sit at the Master’s feet. During this two-day retreat, you will have the opportunity to encounter Jesus in His word and sacrament, receive spiritual direction, grow in fellowship, and be re-ignited in faith and fervor to return to the mission field. Don’t miss out!
Registrations opens Sept. 7th.
See our FLYER for all the details!

Missio Days Dayton
2021-11-02 09:00 - 14:00 | St. Francis of Assisi, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH, 45459, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Tuesday, November 2nd at St Francis of Assisi Parish as we break open the Primary Proclamation Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Lunch is optional and will be provided by Panera.

9:00 – 9:45 Gather, Opening, Small Group Prayer
9:45 – 10:30 Presentation(s)
10:30 – 11:00 Personal Work
11:00 – 12:00 Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (optional)

FLYER
If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

Missio Days Cincinnati
2021-11-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, 325 W 8th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Wednesday, November 3rd at Cathedral Basilica of St Peter in Chains as we break open the Primary Proclamation Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Lunch is optional and will be provided by Silver Ladle. The first session is FREE, and $10 for each session following.

9:00 – 9:45 Gather, Opening, Small Group Prayer
9:45 – 10:30 Presentations
10:30 – 11:00 Personal Work
11:00 – 12:00 Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (Optional)

FLYER
If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

Missio Day North
2021-11-04 09:00 - 14:00 | St. Michael, Ft. Loramie, 33 Elm Street, Fort Loramie, OH, 45845, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Thursday, November 4th at St Michael, Ft Loramie, OH as we break open the Primary Proclamation Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Lunch is optional and will be provided by Bruckens Neighborhood Pub.

9:00 – 9:45 Gather, Opening, Small Group Prayer
9:45 – 10:30 Presentation(s)
10:30 – 11:00 Personal Work
11:00 – 12:00 Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (optional) – Bruckens Neighborhood Pub
1:00 – 2:00 Northern Network/Retreat Collaboration

FLYER
If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

Advent Day of Reflection
2021-12-07 09:30 - 15:30 | St. Mary of the Assumption, 9579 Yankee Road, Springboro, OH, 45066, United States
The theme for this year’s Day of Reflection is Contemplating the Face of Christ through Mary. Join us as we take a break from the business of the Advent season. Throughout the day you will have an opportunity for Confession, Adoration, personal reflection time, and Mass. Cost is $20 and includes lunch.
FLYER

Missio Days Dayton
2022-01-18 09:00 - 14:00 | St. Chistopher Parish, 435 E National Rd, Vandalia, OH, 45377, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Tuesday, January 18th at St. Christopher’s Church, Vandalia as we break open the Catechesis Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Lunch is optional and will be provided by Chipotle.

Optional Daily Mass
9:00 – 9:45 Hospitality and Gather
9:45 – 10:00 Welcome and Introductions
10:00 – 10:10 Opening Prayer and Reflection
10:10 – 10:20 Recap
10:20 – 10:50 Presentation
10:50 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 11:20 Personal Verification and Emmaus
11:20 – 11:55 Group Work
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (optional)

FLYER
If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

Missio Days Cincinnati
2022-01-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, 325 W 8th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Wednesday, January 19th at Cathedral Basilica of St Peter in Chains as we break open the Catechesis Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Lunch is optional and will be provided by Eli’s BBQ.

Optional Daily Mass
9:00 – 9:45 Hospitality and Gather
9:45 – 10:00 Welcome and Introductions
10:00 – 10:10 Opening Prayer and Reflection
10:10 – 10:20 Recap
10:20 – 10:50 Presentation
10:50 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 11:20 Personal Verification and Emmaus
11:20 – 11:55 Group Work
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (optional)

FLYER

If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

Missio Day North
2022-01-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Sacred Heart, 9377 SR -119, Anna, OH, 45302, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Thursday, January 27th at Sacred Heart, McCartyville, OH as we break open the Catechesis Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Lunch will be provided by New Bremen Coffee Co.

Optional Daily Mass
9:00 – 9:45 Hospitality and Gather
9:45 – 10:00 Welcome and Introductions
10:00 – 10:10 Opening Prayer and Reflection
10:10 – 10:20 Recap
10:20 – 10:50 Presentation
10:50 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 11:20 Personal Verification and Emmaus
11:20 – 11:55 Group Work
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (optional)

FLYER
If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

PARISH EVANGELIST APPRECIATION BANQUET​ - Feb. 5
2022-02-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Savannah Center, 5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd, West Chester Township, OH, 45069, United States

2022 Lenten Retreat: A God Who Hears His People
2022-03-21 09:30 - 15:00 | St. Margaret of York, 9495 Columbia Rd, Loveland, OH, 45140, United States
Parish priests and staffs are encouraged to join us for a day of personal reflection and healing around the changes in parish structures by creating a space of listening, hospitality, and encounter with the Holy Spirit. The day will be hosted by Josh Danis (Alpha in a Catholic Context) and the Center for the New Evangelization, in conjunction with the Beacons of Light team.
The day will include hospitality and light refreshments, four brief talks, praise and worship, prayer, Adoration, lunch, and small group conversation. The cost is $10 and includes lunch.
Schedule:

9:00 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m. begins check-in with hospitality
10:00 a.m. Session 1: A People Who Cry Unto Their God
11:00 a.m. Session 2: A God Who Comes to His People
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Session 3: A God Who Empowers His People
1:45 p.m. Adoration
2:15 p.m. Session 4: A God Who Inspires His People
3:00 p.m. Closing Prayer & Dismissal

2022 Lenten Retreat: A God Who Hears His People
2022-03-22 09:30 - 15:00 | Ascension Parish, 2025 Woodman Dr, Kettering, OH, 45420, United States
Parish priests and staffs are encouraged to join us for a day of personal reflection and healing around the changes in parish structures by creating a space of listening, hospitality, and encounter with the Holy Spirit. The day will be hosted by Josh Danis (Alpha in a Catholic Context) and the Center for the New Evangelization, in conjunction with the Beacons of Light team.
The day will include hospitality and light refreshments, four brief talks, praise and worship, prayer, Adoration, lunch, and small group conversation. The cost is $10 and includes lunch.
Schedule:

Optional morning Mass
9:30 a.m. begins check-in with hospitality
10:00 a.m. Session 1: A People Who Cry Unto Their God
11:00 a.m. Session 2: A God Who Comes to His People
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Session 3: A God Who Empowers His People
1:45 p.m. Adoration
2:15 p.m. Session 4: A God Who Inspires His People
3:00 p.m. Closing Prayer & Dismissal
