Thanks to Richmond, VA!

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I had a wonderful weekend in Richmond, VA, doing the keynote and a couple of workshops at their “Graced by God” conference. Thanks to Eileen Brown for arranging for me to speak and to Deacon Ed Schmidt who served as my “personal assistant” throughout the day. I immensely enjoyed meeting Ed and spending the day with him and enjoying lunch with him and his wife. Thanks Ed for your selfless diaconal service, not only to me, but to the People of God you serve!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also had the pleasure of listening to the afternoon keynote speaker, Fr. Mike Renninger, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richmond. What an incredible job he did speaking to all of us about the theme of “You Are What You Eat” focusing on the Eucharist. Great job, Fr. Mike!

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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  1. Thank you, Joe, for coming to Richmond and sharing your time with us. The Graced by God conference was great. I enjoyed your keynote and both of the breakouts. I gained so much information from the catechist toolbox talk. Being a catechist is tough but so rewarding. Thanks again.

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