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October 29-31, 2024
Pallottine Retreat & Conference Center
Florrisant, Missouri
just outside St. Louis
Keynote Speakers
Robert Ellsberg
Diane Huggins
Fr. Abdon Rwandekwe, SJ
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conference details
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Robert Ellsberg
Dorothy Day and the Eucharist
Robert Ellsberg is the editor in chief and publisher of Orbis Books. He is the author of Blessed Among Us: Day by Day with Saintly Witnesses (Liturgical Press) and many other books. He lived and worked with Dorothy Day during his time with Catholic Worker, edited six books of her writings, and is active in the cause for her canonization. Her last public appearance was August 6, 1976, at the International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia.
Eucharistic Adoration and Mission: Encounter and Transformation
Diane Huggins
Diane serves as president of the board of directors for the Parish Twinning Program of the Americas and co-leader for the parish twinning mission between her home parish of Our Lady of the Lake and St. Bertin Catholic Church in Haiti. Diane has been devoted to Eucharistic Adoration for more than 20 years. During her weekly hour before the Eucharist, she journals her prayers. This practice has given her documentation of her faith journey and written proof that God always answers the prayers she offers in His presence. She and her husband Mike live in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Fr. Abdon Rwandekwe, SJ
Eucharist, Mission and Reconciliation
Fr. Abdon Rwandekwe is a Jesuit priest from the Rwanda-Burundi Region of the Society of Jesus. Currently, he is pursuing a doctorate in “Organization and Leadership” in the School of Education at the University of San Francisco, CA. Alongside his studies, he serves as Assistant Director of the Development Office of the Rwanda-Burundi Region in search of funds to assist Jesuit seminarians in Rwanda and Burundi.
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Drs. John and Anne Marie Hansen
John and Anne Marie are experienced missionaries, Spiritan Associates, and educators. They have experience with Conversations in the Spirit, a synodal model that will guide our process.
Read their full biography to learn more about their missionary service in Tanzania, their work with the Spiritans, and their professional lives.
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Schedule Highlights
Tuesday, October 29
1pm Registration Begins
3pm - Conference Begins
Keynote - Robert Ellsberg
Dinner
Social Hour
Adoration
Wednesday, October 30Breakfast
Gathering Prayer
Presidential Address
Keynote - Diane Huggins
Mass - officiated by Archbishop Rozanski of St. Louis
Lunch
Keynote - Fr. Abdon
Affinity Groups & Business Meeting
Dinner
Social Hour
Adoration
Thursday, October 31Mass
Breakfast
Conversation in the Spirit
Commissioning
12 Noon - Lunch and Leisurely Departures
as of June, 2024More details will be added when available.
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Registration & Room Options
Member Rates
Virtual $250.00
Commuter $370.00
Double Occupancy $490.00
Private $525.00
Register Online
Registration Includes:
Parking, conference materials, speakers, other conference activities, and six meals.
Double Occupancy & Private Registration
Two nights at the Pallottine Retreat Center are included for those who choose double occupancy or private rooms. If you choose double occupancy, you may either identify the person you will share your room with or ask USCMA to match you.
Virtual Registration
Conference materials and all sessions, including keynote speakers and responders.
USCMA Membership Status
USCMA membership covers administrative costs for the conference. If you are not a member of USCMA, you can join at the special conference rate of $100 (for an individual member). Your membership will begin immediately, and you can vote and hold office. If you prefer not to join, there is an additional $150 fee to cover administrative costs.
Please register online
To estimate your costs, choose your membership status and registration option. Donations to our scholarship fund support emerging missioners in our community of faith leaders.
Questions?Email us at [email protected] or call 202-832-3112.
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Pallottine Retreat and Conference Center
15270 Old Halls Ferry
Florissant, MO 63034The Pallottine Retreat and Conference Center is in the Greater Saint Louis Area off Interstate 70 and is just 20 minutes from Lambert International Airport.
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Pallotine Retreat & Conference Center
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Conference Updates
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We've confirmed that Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of St. Louis will celebrate Mass with us, and our social hour sponsors look forward to meeting you.Read More
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Invite all your friends and colleagues who are committed to mission, service and solidarity to join USCMA at our conference October 29-31 just outside St. Louis.Read More
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In less than two minutes, Kevin Foy outlines the beautiful opportunities our conference offers for members, partners, and everyone interested in proclaiming and witnessing God's love as missionary disciples.Read More
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Details at a glance
Dates
The conference begins at 3 pm on Tuesday, October 29 and concludes at noon on Thursday, October 31.
Location
Pallottine Retreat and Conference Center
15270 Old Halls Ferry
Florissant, MO 63034
The Pallottine Retreat and Conference Center is in the Greater Saint Louis Area off Interstate 70 and just 20 minutes from Lambert International Airport.More Details
The Planning Committee is working to finalize more details and the conference schedule. Everything except travel is included in the conference price – retreat center room, meals, and the conference registration. There are also commuter and virtual options.
We are looking for volunteers to help with the liturgy, music, and other aspects of the conference. Please share your gifts with your sisters and brothers in mission. Contact Nichole Petty via email.
Register Now!
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