Bishop J. Peter Sartain is the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet since 2006, prior to which he was the Bishop of Little Rock, Arkansas since 2000.  Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he attended St. Meinard College in Indiana, studied at the Pontifical University in Rome, and earned a licentiate of sacred theology from the Pontifical Athenaeum San Anselmo in Rome. Five years of his writings have been collected in a one-volume book, Of You My Heart Has Spoken (2005).

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Benedictine University Campus, Lisle

Theology-on-Tap Kick-Off Event

Sunday, August 7, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center, Romeoville

"Mass on the Grass" Finale Mass & Picnic Event

Bishop Joseph Siegel is the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, a role he began in January 2010.  Prior to this appointment, Bishop Siegel had been the pastor of Visitation Parish in Elmhurst since 2004. He was born in Joliet and raised on a farm in Lockport Township, and ordained to the priesthood at St. Raymond Cathedral, his home parish, by Bishop Joseph Imesch in 1988.

Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Aurora (COUPLES SITE)

An Evening with the Bishop

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

St. Raymond Cathedral, Joliet

An Evening with the Bishop

Sr. Helena Burns, fsp, is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul (an international congregation of religious women dedicated to spreading the Gospel through media), based at Pauline Books & Media in downtown Chicago.  She leads workshops for teens and adults on media literacy, philosophy, and Theology of the Body. She is also the movie reviewer for the Catholic New World, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Monday, July 12, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Ballydoyle Irish Pub, Downers Grove

Finding True Love in the Media and at the Movies

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Gatto's Restaurant, New Lenox

Finding True Love in the Media and at the Movies

Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM, is a Franciscan Priest of the Sacred Heart Province of Chicago/St.Louis.  Born and raised in the New York Metro area, Friar Johnpaul is the oldest of an ltalian/Polish Catholic family. He is a former police officer who has worked as a counselor and chaplain at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center in Chicago. His work has included counseling with gang members and their families while working closely with the police gang-crimes Unit of the Chicago Police Dept. He also serves as the chaplain for the Illinois State Police - District 15 & District Chicago and is a pastoral associate at Holy Family Parish in Inverness, Illinois.

Monday, July 12, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

John & Tony's Restaurant, West Chicago

A Statement of Peace in a Time of War:

The Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Benedictine University, Lisle (COLLEGE SITE)

War and Peace and Sin for Collegiate Young Adults

Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Christ the King Parish, Lombard

A Statement of Peace in a Time of War:

The Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

Keara Coughlin is the Director of Young Adult Ministry at Old St. Patrick's Church in downtown Chicago.  She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with her Bachelor’s in Theology with a concentration in Catholic Social Teaching, and she returned to Notre Dame for her Master of Divinity degree. Her current work with young adults includes RCIA, liturgy, and her participation in the Education Task Force for the Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Gatto's Restaurant, New Lenox

From Adoration to Action

Monday, August 2, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

John & Tony's Restaurant, West Chicago

Catholic Mass: What We're All About on Sunday Morning

Wednesday, August 4, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.

Benedictine University, Lisle (COLLEGE SITE)

Catholic Mass: What We're All About on Sunday Morning

Pam Coster is the Executive Director of Charis Ministries, an outreach to young adults through the Chicago Province of the Jesuits. Before Charis, she was the President of Avanza Partners, a consulting firm specializing in adult faith formation and leadership development, and worked in banking.  She was the Director of Faith Formation at Ss. Faith, Hope, & Charity Church in Winnetka and served on the board for Loyola Press and Catholics on Call.  She holds a Masters in Religious Education from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

The Tap House Grill, Glen Ellyn

I Received Eucharist, Now What? The Call to Leadership

Eileen Gutierrez and Christine Pershey are on staff at St. Raymond Cathedral Parish in Joliet.  Eileen serves as the parish's Director of Development, responsible for fundraising, stewardship, and alumni relations - and advances and coordinates hospitality at the Cathedral for all diocesan events held there.  Christine is the Pastoral Associate at the Cathedral, coordinating adult faith formation, RCIA, baptism preperation, men's and women's retreats, and lifelong catechesis, as well as the Protecting God's Children program. 

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

St. Raymond Cathedral, Joliet

A Walking Tour of the Diocesan Cathedral

Sarah Jarzembowski  is the Director of High School Youth Ministry at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mokena, Illinois, coordinating spiritual and educational programs for Catholic teens at the parish. Motivated by the Spirit, her faith calls her to use her gifts and talents to motivate, educate, and energize those around her.  Sarah is also a life coach and speaker on relationships, films, and the intersection of health and spirituality, as well as navigating transition experiences. 

Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Christ the King Parish, Lombard

Making Some Sense of Life's Crazy Transitions

Bill Johnson is an ordained deacon in the Rockford Diocese and serves as a campus minister and theology instructor at Marmion Academy in Aurora, Illinois. Along with being a consultant and guest speaker for a variety of parishes and youth organizations, Bill is also the Youth Ministry Coordinator at St. Daniel the Prophet Parish in Wheaton.  Prior to his work in the Church, Bill spend over twenty years in the music industry as a promotion and marketing director for CBS, A&M, and Arista Records.  Bill and his wife Carol have been married for 38 years and have two married children. 

Monday, July 26, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Ballydoyle's Irish Pub, Downers Grove

An Evening of Faith & Music to Stir the Soul

Fr. Thomas J. Loya, STB, MA is the pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Chicago and the Eastern Catholic spiritual advisor for Theology-of-the-Body International Alliance (TOBIA).  He completed his studies for priesthood in Pennsylvania and Rome and was ordained in 1982.  In 1993, he earned a Masters in Counseling and Human Services.   He has directed many retreats and has been a guest speaker at conventions, conferences, at World Youth Day 2002, and on Relevant Radio.

Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 7 pm Vespers, 8 pm Talk

Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer Glen

Light of the East: Icons and History of Byzantine Catholics (with Cy Wochok)

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 7 pm Liturgy, 8 pm Talk

Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer Glen

Theology of the Body (with Tabor Life)

Jude Domanski, Carson Lauffer, John Segvich, Deacon Tim Tkach, Carleen Villasenor, and Cy Wochok are parish leaders at Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen and all have extensive background on the topics surrounding Byzantine Catholic tradition, icons, history, rites, rituals, and theology.

Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 7 pm Vespers, 8 pm Talk

Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer Glen

Light of the East: Icons and History of Byzantine Catholics (Cy Wochok with Fr. Thomas Loya)

Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 7 pm Liturgy, 8 pm Talk

Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer Glen

Being Catholic and Being Christian: Is There Any Difference?  (with Carson Lauffer and Jude Domanski)

Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 7 pm Liturgy, 8 pm Talk

Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer Glen

How To Eat Like A Christian (with Carleen Villasenor, John Segvich, and Deacon Tim Tkach)

Fr. Burke Masters is the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Joliet.  Born and raised in Joliet, Fr. Burke attended Mississippi State University, where he played baseball and went onto the College World Series.  He received his masters degree in sports administration and worked for the Kane County Cougars, a minor league affiliate of the Florida Marlins.  However, he felt a strong call to the priesthood, entered Mundelein Seminary, and was ordained in June 2002. 

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

John & Tony's Restaurant, West Chicago

The Spirituality of Sports

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

St. Raymond Cathedral, Joliet

The Spirituality of Sports

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Benedictine University, Lisle (COLLEGE SITE)

The Spirituality of Sports

Fr. Pat Mulcahy is the Parochial Vicar at St. Petronille Parish in Glen Ellyn, having been ordained in June 2006 for the Diocese of Joliet.  He is also a regular blogger (read his blog at: http://blog.fathermulcahy.com/).  

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

The Tap House Grill, Glen Ellyn

Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord

Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Aurora  (COUPLES SITE)

Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Gatto's Restaurant, New Lenox

Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord

Dr. Jim Papandrea is a teacher, author, speaker, and musician, and currently the Visiting Assistant Professor of Church History at Garrett-Evangelical Seminary at Northwestern University in Evanston and working as a freelance consultant in the area of adult formation.  His most recent work is Spiritual Blueprint: How We Live, Work, Love, Play, and Pray (2009).

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

The Tap House Grill, Glen Ellyn

A Spiritual Blueprint for Your Life

Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Aurora (COUPLES SITE)

A Spiritual Blueprint for Young Couples

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

St. Raymond Cathedral, Joliet

A Spiritual Blueprint for Your Life

Fr. Dennis Paul is currently serving as the temporary administrator at St. Isidore Parish in Bloomingdale, Illinois.  He graduated from the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois, with an STL degree in Systematic Theology.  Prior to his work at St. Isidore, he served as associate pastor at St. Mary Nativity and Holy Cross Catholic Churches in Joliet, Illinois.

Monday, August 2, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Ballydoyle's Irish Pub, Downers Grove

Being Catholic and Being Christian:                           Is There Any Difference?

Fr. Mario Quejadas is currently the Parochial Vicar at St. Walter Parish in Roselle, Illinois.  Born in the Philippines, he came to the United States during his college years and received his undergraduate degree from Benedictine University in Lisle. After receiving his M.Div. from the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, he was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Joliet in 2000 and served at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Bolingbrook and Immaculate Conception in Elmhurst.

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Ballydoyle's Irish Pub, Downers Grove

Being Happy and Taking Risks

Tom Quinlan is the Director of Religious Education for the Diocese of Joliet. Prior to this, he served in parish and diocesan catechetical positions in the Archdiocese of Chicago.  Tom holds an M.Div. from the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, has spoken extensively across the Chicagoland area, and has served on the Board of Directors for the National Conference on Catechetical Leadership (NCCL).   

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Gatto's Restaurant, New Lenox

Eucharist: Sacred Food for the

Sacred Journey of Ordinary Life

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Christ the King Parish, Lombard

Eucharist: Sacred Food for the

Sacred Journey of Ordinary Life

Chris Strong is the Adult Education Coordinator for St. John the Baptist Parish in Winfield, Illinois.  He received his Master's in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University Chicago and is a member of the National Jesuit Honor Society (Alpha Sigma Nu).  An avid hockey player, Chris also raises honeybees, has his own vineyard, and has run his own landscaping business for the past 21 years.

Monday, July 26, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

John & Tony's Restaurant, West Chicago

From Profane to Divine:

Faith & Mystery in Today's Music

Fr. Frank Vitus is the Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Winfield, Illinois. Born in Joliet, he attended Providence High School in New Lenox, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary & Lewis University in Romeoville, Quincy College, and De Andreis Vincentian Seminary in Lemont (now World Lithuanian Center). He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Joliet in 1975.

Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Aurora (COUPLES SITE)

Going Deeper into the Myth: Spirituality in Harry

Potter, Narnia, and The Lord of the Rings

Deacon Duane & Chris Wozek have been married for 29 years and are parishioners at St. Anne’s in Oswego.  Duane is a retired locomotive engineer, ordained to the diaconate in September 2002. Both have been involved in youth ministry for the past 20 years, and Duane is currently the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Anne.  Chris is a licensed personal lines agent/customer service representative and has worked for an independent insurance agency for the past 18 years.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

The Tap House Grill, Glen Ellyn

I'm Entitled, Right?!  Why We Do What We Do

Wedesday, July 28, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Benedictine University, Lisle (COLLEGE SITE)

I'm Entitled, Right?!  WHy We Do What We Do