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Spirit and Light Collaborative
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A Journey of Faith, Knowledge, and Growth
We believe that learning doesn't stop with age - it deepens with wisdom, experience, and faith. Rooted in religious values, our mission is to inspire and support lifelong learners as they grow spiritually, intellectually, and morally. Whether you're exploring scripture for the first time or continuing a lifelong study of your faith, this is a place to deepen your understanding, ask meaningful questions, and connect with a community devoted to continuous growth in God's truth.
Come and listen to a speaker, participate in a group, explore our resources, suggest a topic, or join our Lifelong Learning Committee. Learning is a sacred journey - and it lasts a lifetime. Future Lifelong Learning events will be posted on this page!
For more information, please contact Tina Norton at (872) 307-0796 or [email protected].
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Honduran Women’s Struggle Against Violence - October 26, 2025
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Join Mercy Associates from Honduras to learn about The Women’s Forum (Foro de Mujeres) - "Safety for Those Who Stay: Honduran Women’s Struggle Against Violence" - Sunday, October 26, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at St. Giles Campus - McDonough Hall, 1101 Columbian Avenue in Oak Park, IL
Why do people migrate? One reason is the threat of violence to themselves and their children. The women in Honduras face extremely high levels of domestic violence and femicide.
We are asking for your support to purchase a national headquarters for The Women’s Forum (Foro de Mujeres) that focuses on solutions to this problem.
Our speakers, Martha Isabel Sandoval and Noemí Dubón, will share their stories and successes in supporting and caring for Honduran woman.
Donations should go to: The SHARE Foundation, 2425 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 - Attn. Honduras Women’s Forum Building
For more information, please contact Dr. Marci Madary, Director of Spirit and Light, at [email protected].
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Moved by the Spirit - November 10, 2025
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Spirit and Light: Catholic Collaborative for Living Faith presents "MOVED BY THE SPIRIT: Black Catholic Men and Women of Faith and Action" with Dr. Vanessa White, D.Mi.
- WHEN - Monday, November 10 at 7:00 PM
- WHERE - McDonough Hall at St. Giles Campus located at 1101 Columbian in Oak Park, IL - NW corner of Columbian Avenue and Greenfield Street
- SUGGESTED DONATION - $10
- SPONSORS - Co-sponsored by Dominican University - St. Catherine of Siena Center and Oak Park Catholic Parishes - Overcoming Racism as a People of Faith
- QUESTIONS - For more information, please contact Marci Madary at [email protected]
C. Vanessa White is Associate Professor of Spirituality and Ministry at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and Director of the Certificate in Black Theology and Ministry. She holds a dual appointment as Associate Director of the Th.M. Program (Master of Theology) at Xavier University’s Summer Institute for Black Catholic Studies as well as adjunct in pastoral ministry at Santa Clara University. She holds a Doctor of Ministry degree with a concentration in Spirituality, a Master of Theological Studies degree with emphasis in mission and cross-cultural studies.
Dr. White is a member and on the board of Directors of the Catholic Theological Society of America (CTSA), as well as member of the American Academy of Religion (AAR). the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality and the Black Catholic Theological Symposium (BCTS), She is also a member of the National Black Storytellers Association as well as the National Association of Storytellers, as well as a professed member of the Secular Franciscan Order. She was appointed delegate for the Intercontinental Stage of the Synodal Process where she continues to remain active in promoting synodality.
Her articles, essays and book reviews have appeared in New Theology Review, U.S. Catholic, AMERICA, National Catholic Reporter and CNN.org. She has authored essays, chapters on Black Catholic life in the books Black Catholic Studies Reader (CUA, 2023), Divine Interruptions: Maternal Theologies (Paulist Press, 2024). Her research is focused on the intersections of spirituality and praxis and is attentive to issues of discernment, health, racial justice, diversity/intercultural dialogue, spiritual and ministry formation, spiritual practice, issues of self-care and wellness as well as themes pertinent to the life of Black Catholics.
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Come to the Table - November 13, 2025
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As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, a time when families gather in gratitude around their dining room tables, we invite you to join us and explore the mystery we celebrate every time we're around the Eucharistic Table.
Come and reflect on what we see and hear when we are at Mass - signs, sounds, objects, gestures. Explore with us how these mysteries form and feed us as people of God.
We look forward to hearing what draws you to the images we see and words we hear during the Mass. We hope that together we will discover rich food for thought that we can ponder and share with children and family member- DATE - Thursday, November 13
- TIME - 7:00-8:30 PM
- PLACE - St. Edmund Campus - Murphy Hall
Offered by Laura Kelley and Christine Ondrla - Please email us at [email protected] for more information.
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