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June 11-12 SUMMER RARE 2013June 11-12 SUMMER RARE 2013
The Rockford Deanery will hold SUMMER RARE on June 11-12, 2013 at St. Rita Parish, in the Wahl Parish Center in Rockford.  For an overview of the schedule and to register online click here.
  
June 2013 BISHOP O'NEILL AWARDSJune 2013 BISHOP O'NEILL AWARDS
The Diocese of Rockford will be awarding Bishop O'Neill and Long-term catechist awards to catechetical leaders throughout the Diocese next September 14/15 for Catechetical Sunday. For information and nomination forms read more...
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June - July 2013 SUMMER VOCATION CAMPS AND RETREATSJune - July 2013 SUMMER VOCATION CAMPS AND RETREATS
The Diocese of Rockford Vacation Office will sponsor 3 camps/retreats this summer beginning with St. Therese, June 23-26; Jeremiah Days; July 7-10; and First Call Retreat, July 28-31.
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August 9-10, 2013 NORTH AMERICAN FORUM INSTITUTEAugust 9-10, 2013 NORTH AMERICAN FORUM INSTITUTE
The Aurora Deanery center announces the North American Forum Institute to be held at St. Peter Parish, Geneva, on August 9-10, 2013. The topic is the catechumenate and the formation that is suitable during this period of the R.C.I.A. process.  This information is also useful for all persons in religious education and formation for all ages.
This Forum is helpful for  R.C.I.A. Directors and team members, Sponsors, Catechists, Teachers, Liturgists and musicians, and all involved in religious formation.
We especially invite all Pastors and Priests to deepen their understanding of the R.C.I.A. process by attending. Contact the Aurora Deanery Center for Religious Education with questions or for more information at 630-859-3922 or www.aruoraareacener@sbcglobal.net.
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YEAR OF FAITH YOUTH RALLY

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Bishop Malloy has formed a Committee to plan a Diocesan wide Year of Faith Youth Rally for this fall.  The date is set for Oct. 6, 2013 and the place will be in DeKalb.  Please continue to check back to our website for more details as they are approved.
 

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Mr. John McGrath 
Dir of Educational Services
Diocesan Dir of Faith Formation

Mr. Michael Kagan
Superintendent of Schools
Asst. Dir. of Educational Services

Ms. Margo Shifo
Asst. Superintendent of Schools

Mrs. Susan M. Murray
Fiscal Manager for Catholic Education

Mrs. Ann Hickey
Business Manager and Administrative Asst Educational Services

Mrs. Jane Sartino
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Adult Faith Formation and Ministry Formation

Mrs. Becky Ackerman
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Religious Education and Youth Ministry

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Deanery Directors of Religious Education

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Catholic Education Office
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, Illinois 61125

Telephone: 815.399.4300
Fax: 815.399-6278

 

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