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ePISTLE |
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A Weekly e-Newsletter for the WTU Community |
August 15, 2010 |
Reflections for August 15th - August 22nd
This school year we continue with reflections on our daily readings from the School Sisters of Notre Dame website. In this Issue...
Parish Management Workshops begin Sept. 11thDevelop a Team Like Jesus - Recruit, Retain, and Perform with Top Talent First Annual Faith in Action Conference, Sept. 16-18 at WTU!
WTU Remembers Professor Lawrence Boadt, CSPOn July 24th, the Paulist Fathers and the Washington Theological Community lost Rev. Larry Boadt, CSP and Professor Emeritus of Sacred Scripture. A moving Funeral Mass was held at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City, on July 28th. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's College in Washington DC on Friday, October 1st at 5:30pm. To read more about Professor Boadt, please click here. First Cohort of DMin Students Finish Course Work
What's New in Financial Aid?Has the economy hit your pocketbook? Can you afford a theological education? Can current school aid programs help your objective? Are loan programs available for theological education? Do you know about the latest change in Federal student aid? WTU has recently made significant changes to its financial aid package and operation to offer as much aid as possible with the scholarship funds available. These WTU funds, combined with the newly expanded Federal Direct Loan program, should lessen the burden on your wallet and bank account. Check our revised webpage on financial aid to learn what is changed and new and how it can help you! WTU Student News!In the August 2010 issue of Ministry & Liturgy, Michael Castrilli offers a piece entitled “Salesian Spirituality for Corporate America.” |
Upcoming Events
Mass of the Holy SpiritAs a Roman Catholic School of Theology and Ministry we gather at the beginning of each year to pray as a community. We encourage you to bring your family and friends to celebrate and bless the new school year. Our celebrations starts with 5pm Mass on Wednesday, September 8, and continues with a Barbeque dinner for all attendees. Mark your calendars and we will see you there! An Important Announcement from the Academic DeanRE: Change in Course Credits Over the last several years students have raised concerns about the two credit courses offered at the Washington Theological Union. We have heard these concerns and we have responded to them. Please click here to read about the changes in two credit classes. Notes from the RegistrarSEMESTER CLASS SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2011. For the convenience of all, especially part-time students, the Academic Dean has promoted the posting of the Spring schedule concurrent with the Fall schedule to help students plan ahead their courses and calendars. Therefore, the Spring 2011 schedule is now posted on the WTU website. Feeding the Flames of Ministry 2010 Annual Appeal
Alumni Class NotesIf you have experienced a professional achievement such as a new job, published writing, or receipt of an award, or you have personal news such as an ordination, wedding, birth, or jubilee to celebrate, please share the good news by submitting a Class Note to alumni@wtu.edu. Archdiocese of Washington Young Adult MinistryThe Archdiocese of Washington has numerous activities for young adults. To find out what is happening in our area, please click here. Be Published!If you have an insight into next Sunday's Gospel: Publish it! Links
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Refresh your ministry and strengthen your faith at our First Annual Faith in Action Conference! The WTU Alumni Association in cooperation with the Office of Institutional Advancement has prepared this conference for all Pastoral Ministers, with special attention paid to our Alumni. Friday workshops given by WTU Faculty, Board of Directors and Alumni will be augmented by evening lectures from Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love of CUA and Dr. James Hug, SJ of Center of Concern. On Saturday Chris Anderson of the National Association of Lay Ministry will speak about lay ministry opportunities in the Church. To download a conference brochure for yourself and to share with your parish and friends, please 
Last month the first cohort of Doctoral students met for the last time as classmates at WTU. At dinner before the Distinguished Scholar lecture series featuring the Salesian scholar Dr. Wendy Wright, many reminisced about their fulfilling classes and friendships shared at WTU. Now they will continue to work on their final thesis. Look for our first DMin graduates this May! For more information about the DMin program, 
We continue to need your help as WTU works to provide tomorrow's priests, pastoral ministers, and church leaders with the excellent theological and spiritual formation the Union provides. WTU Student Jessica Dennis and Assistant Director of Development, Chris Costello have put together a beautiful brochure inviting you to help us ignite the flame of ministry. 
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