Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology (CWCIT)
Research & reflection on world Catholicism, with a special focus on the global South—Latin America By 2000, that number had shifted to nearly 70%.
In 1900, only 25% of Catholics lived in the global South—Latin America, Asia, and Africa. The Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology (CWCIT) supports interdisciplinary research that addresses this dramatic demographic shift in Catholicism. One of the few of its kind in the world, this leading research center focuses on the relationship between World Catholicism as a historical, so
06/13/2024
::: This Friday, June 14 :::
The 2nd online session in the African palaver series on "The Future of the Church in Africa," this event is organized by our friends at the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network.
TIMES: 10:00am Chicago | 4:00pm Nigeria | 5:00pm Rome
To learn more & register, scan the QR code below or visit
https://pactpan.org/synodal-conversations
06/05/2024
St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families is a nonprofit in Hyattsville, Maryland that provides housing, child care, and other invaluable services for single mothers in and around the D.C. area.
:: Read more about the center at the link below ::
Center founded by Daughters of Charity aids single mothers and children in DC area First established in 1860 to house orphaned, abused and neglected children, St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families now provides numerous supportive services for single mothers, children and families.
06/04/2024
::: This Friday, June 7 :::
The first online session in an African palaver series on "The Future of the Church in Africa," this event features 9 prominent African Catholic speakers and is organized by our friends at the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network. It begins at 6:00pm EAT, 7:00pm Rome, 8:00pm Nigeria.
To learn more & register, scan the QR code below or visit
https://pactpan.org/synodal-conversations
06/04/2024
Interested in walking part of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage? Click this link to see which of the 4 routes will be coming near you. Many dioceses are conducting special events to celebrate the pilgrimage. Find out more about those here as well: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/
06/03/2024
Today is the Feast Day of St. Charles Lwanga and Companions of Uganda.
For those of us who think that the faith & zeal of the early Christians died out as the Church grew more safe & powerful through the centuries, the martyrs of Uganda are a reminder that persecution of Christians continues in modern times, even to the present day. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=35
Today is the Feast Day of St. Charles Lwanga and Companions
For those of us who think that the faith and zeal of the early Christians died out as the Church grew more safe and powerful through the centuries, the martyrs of Uganda are a reminder that persecution of Christians continues in modern times, even to the present day. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=35
05/29/2024
::: TONIGHT AT 6:00PM :::
Join DePaul faculty, students, and staff as they share their personal stories of faith and the ultimate questions of life in the new series, "Faith Unfiltered." Details in the link and flyer below.
Hope to see you there!
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05/29/2024
::: TODAY, Wed. May 29 :::
Join DePaul faculty, students, and staff as they share their personal stories of faith and the ultimate questions of life in the new series, "Faith Unfiltered." Scan the QR code or click the link below to register.
Hope to see you there!
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05/28/2024
::: TOMORROW, Wed. May 29 :::
Join DePaul faculty, students, and staff as they share their personal stories of faith and the ultimate questions of life in the new series, "Faith Unfiltered." Scan the QR code or click the link below to register.
Hope to see you there!
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05/24/2024
Sunday, June 2 - 11am mass.
05/24/2024
Don't miss the Chicago premiere of "Tolton Speaks" on Sunday, June 2, at the DuSable Black History Museum!
See below for complete details.
Chicago Premiere of Tolton Speaks on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at The DuSable Black History Museum from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Complete details below.
05/24/2024
Congratulations to the Archdiocese of Chicago's four new priests!!
Cardinal Cupich ordained four new priests for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 18 at Holy Name Cathedral. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
05/24/2024
"Black Catholic Women: Called, Blessed and Sent”
Louisville, KY
Deadline to register: June 19, 2024
The 5th National Gathering of Black Catholic Women is sponsored by the National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC). Join Black Catholic women from across the diaspora as we gather to identify, celebrate, energize and set an agenda to motivate intergenerational Black Catholic women to engage our talents for becoming & forming missionary disciples active in Church & society for the glory of God and the spiritual & social liberation of Black people.
Book your hotel room no later than July 4. For more info & to register, visit: https://www.nbsc68.org/
“Black Catholic Women, Called, Blessed and Sent”
Registration Deadline is June 19, 2024
The 5th National Gathering of Black Catholic Women sponsored by the National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC) will take place July 26 – July 28, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Join Black Catholic women from across the diaspora as we gather to identify, celebrate, energize and set an agenda to motivate intergenerational Black Catholic Women to engage our talents for becoming and forming missionary disciples active in Church and society for the glory of God and the spiritual and social liberation of Black people.
You can download the registration packet or get more information, at the National Black Sisters’ Conference. You must book your hotel room no later than July 4, 2024. More information and registration available here: https://www.nbsc68.org/
05/24/2024
::: June 26-30, National Eucharistic Pilgrimage :::
Join us for one or all the events that will take place throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago!
Register at https://pvm.archchicago.org/.../national.../pilgrimage
05/24/2024
Come and be a part of a week-long program in Denver, El Salvador, and St. Louis where you can engage in service, reflection, and community building. Applications are open until May 24!
▶️ Denver: Housing & Food Services | December 3-10, $275 + airfare
▶️ El Salvador: Global Solidarity | December 3-12, $575 + airfare
▶️ St. Louis: Racial Justice | December 3-10, $275
Apply now at buff.ly/3W1UzEA ! For more info, email [email protected]
05/24/2024
::: Wednesday, May 29 :::
Join us in person or online for "Faith Unfiltered: Why I Still Believe in God." Scan the QR code or click the link below to register.
Hope to see you there!
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Join us next Wednesday for our next event-- Faith Unfiltered: Why I Still Believe in God. This event is available in an in-person and virtual format. Scan the QR code or click the link below to register. We hope to see you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-unfiltered-why-i-still-believe-in-god-tickets-910088498197
05/20/2024
Celebrating the feast of Pentecost this week...
Pope Francis gave a beautiful homily for Pentecost today. "In the great journey of life, the Spirit teaches us where to begin, what paths to take, and how to walk."
"The Holy Spirit is an active memory; he constantly rekindles the love of God in our hearts."
"We always remember the things that go wrong; we listen to the voice within us that reminds us of our failures and failings, the voice that keeps saying: “Look, yet another failure, yet another disappointment. You will never succeed; you cannot do it”. This is a terrible thing to be told. Yet the Holy Spirit tells us something completely different. He reminds us: “Have you fallen? You are a son or daughter of God. You are a unique, elect, precious and beloved child. Even when you lose confidence in yourself, God has confidence in you!” This is the “memory” of the Spirit, what the Spirit constantly reminds us: God knows you. You may forget about God, but he does not forget about you."
"The Holy Spirit is practical, he is not an idealist. He wants us to concentrate on the here and now, because the time and place in which we find ourselves are themselves grace-filled. These are they concrete times and places of grace, here and now. That is where the Holy Spirit is leading us."
It's all so good. You can read the full text here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2022/documents/20220605-omelia-pentecoste.html
05/17/2024
Our friends at the US-China Catholic Association are hosting their 29th International Conference at DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus, thanks to the support of the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology (CWCIT) too! Join us August 2-4 for a discussion of building channels of communication between American and Chinese Christians and all people of faith in our challenging world!
05/15/2024
On this International Day of Families, we want to remember the importance of ours: the Vincentian Family...from the Congregation of the Mission, the Company of the Daughters of Charity, and the International Association of Charity to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Vincentian Marian Youth, and the Association of the Miraculous Medal. Together, we bring love and service to those who need it most. A family of everyone and for everyone.
05/15/2024
DePaul students!! Applications are open til May 24 to be a part of a week-long program this December in Denver, El Salvador, or St. Louis and engage in service, reflection, and community building.
▶️ El Salvador: Global Solidarity | December 3-12, $575 + airfare
▶️ Denver: Housing & Food Services | December 3-10, $275 + airfare
▶️ St. Louis: Racial Justice | December 3-10, $275
💙Apply now at buff.ly/3W1UzEA ! For more info, email [email protected]
About the Berrigan-McAlister Award:
The Berrigan-McAlister Award is given to a person or organization that exemplifies active Christian nonviolence. Such nonviolence is rooted in Jesus's life, which combined the refusal of violence in violent situations with the power of universal love.
From the Civil Rights Movement to the Vietnam War, through the movement against nuclear weapons and beyond, few Catholics in the United States have been more influential than the Berrigan brothers (Daniel and Philip) and Elizabeth McAlister (McAlister married Philip Berrigan and was his lifelong collaborator).
Their work against war and in support of peace — a life of provocative nonviolent protest, extensive writing and teaching, and everyday experiments in intentional community — has earned them international stature in the Church and secular society.
About the Los Angeles Catholic Worker:
DePaul University presents the Fourth Annual Berrigan-McAlister Award to the Los Angeles Catholic Worker (LACW). A part of the worldwide Catholic Worker movement, for more than 50 years the LACW has provided food, shelter, and support to poor and unhoused persons in Los Angeles. It also engages in nonviolent campaigns and civil disobedience focusing on issues ranging from local injustices and racism to war, militarism, climate destruction, and anti-immigrant policies. The LACW publishes
The Catholic Agitator, a bimonthly newspaper in the Catholic radical tradition that provides news, commentary, reviews and updates.
The award was created to honor those whose commitment to ‘gospel nonviolence’ resists injustice, transforms conflict, fosters reconciliation, and seeks justice and peace for all. It is named after Daniel Berrigan, S.J., his brother Philip, and Philip’s wife Elizabeth McAlister.
05/10/2024
🌍🕊️May 13: Celebrate activism & peacemaking at DePaul!🌍🕊️
Join us May 13 at 6:30pm (in person or online) for the 4th Annual Berrigan-McAlister Award Celebration. This year honors the Los Angeles Catholic Worker for their unwavering commitment to supporting the vulnerable and advocating for peace & justice over the last 50+ years. Read more about them at https://www.lacatholicworker.org/about-the-lacw/
:: FREE TO REGISTER at berrigan-mcalister.eventbrite.com ::
05/08/2024
💙❤️DePaul students...Apply by May 24 to make a difference next December on a weeklong service immersion trip!!💙❤️
▶️ El Salvador: Global Solidarity | December 3-12 | $575 + airfare
▶️ Denver: Housing & Food Services | December 3-10 | $275 + airfare
▶️ St. Louis: Racial Justice | December 3-10 | $275
💙Apply now at buff.ly/3W1UzEA !
💙For more info, e-mail [email protected]
05/07/2024
Join us in honoring Saint Louise de Marillac during Louise Week 2024! Celebrate her legacy of love in action, innovation, and community with campus activities running May 4-10. Share your photos and videos using and follow and for updates!
Visit https://blogs.depaul.edu/dmm/2024/04/19/louise-week-2024/ for the full lineup of events!
Kazembe, ZAMBIA ~ Fr. Jacek Garus, SDB a Salesian missionary priest (Salesian Missions) is ministering at St. John Bosco Parish in Kazembe. He visited Chicago in 2023 to share this work, celebrate the faith and joy of the community in Kazembe, and ask for help to build a new house for visiting missionaries. He sends this video to share the good news! 😊
04/30/2024
::: MONDAY, MAY 6 :::
• 10:00am-12 noon (lunch/discussion from 12-1pm)
• Lincoln Park Student Center, Rm. 120
• Please RSVP at the link below by: Friday, May 3
Author Maureen O’Connell ("Undoing the Knots: Five Generations of American Catholic Anti-Blackness") leads an engaging session with key insights from esteemed colleagues from Loyola University Chicago and Stephen Haymes, associate professor in DePaul's College of Education and 2024 Presidential Fellow
Addressing Anti-Blackness in the Catholic Church A Synodal Approach to Equity and Belonging. Author Maureen O'Connell will be our guest. The event is open to the DePaul community.
04/30/2024
::: This Tuesday, 4/30, at DePaul :::
Join international scholar Joerg Rieger, founding director of Vanderbilt's Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice, for a provocative look at the difference religion makes at a time when so many of us worry about the future of people and the planet.
TIME: 4:30-6:00pm
PLACE: DePaul Student Center, Rm. 220
DETAILS: https://t.ly/Z9fEp
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In 1900, only 25% of Catholics lived in the global South—Latin America, Asia, and Africa. By 2000, that number had shifted to nearly 70%.
The Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology (CWCIT) supports interdisciplinary research that addresses this dramatic demographic shift in Catholicism. One of the few of its kind in the world, this leading research center focuses on the relationship between World Catholicism as a historical, social, and religious reality and constructive theological analysis centering on the dialogue of cultures.
CWCIT seeks to be at the forefront of the discussion about the relationship between globalization and the Catholic Church’s future as a truly worldwide Church. Questions of peacemaking and social reconciliation inform CWCIT’s work as well as the style of thinking that characterizes its academic research. Its work consequently promotes tolerance and genuine bonds of solidarity between people whose particular cultural histories are in conflict.
CWCIT‘s inaugural 2008 event was the international conference, “Transformed by Hope: Building a Catholic Social Theology for the Americas,” co-sponsored by Chicago’s Catholic Theological Union. The gathering featured the pastoral leaders of Latin America, Canada and the United States, as well as Rev. Gustavo Gutierrez, a University of Notre Dame theologian and founding father of liberation theology.
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