Following God's Call
Phoenix Convention Center
September 8-9, 2012
Phoenix, Arizona
It's an event you won't want to miss! EWTN's Family Celebration is back at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This year's theme, "Following God's Call," echoes Pope Benedict's call for a new Evangelization to revitalize the faith of Catholics. On September 8th, come celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose own faithful and fervent discipleship is our greatest model.
• Special Religious Liberty Roundtable Discussion featuring The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix, EWTN President and CEO, Michael P. Warsaw, Ronald Johnson (Executive Director of the Arizona Catholic Conference), Alan Sears (CEO, and general counsel, of the Alliance Defending Freedom) and Dr. Marci Moffit (President, Catholic Medical Association).
• Inspirational talks by four of your favorite EWTN Hosts including Raymond Arroyo, Marcus Grodi, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., and Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, O.S.B.
(formerly Rosalind Moss)
• Attend Mass with the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word and the Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix
• Spend time in Adoration and experience God's healing touch in the Sacrament of Penance
• Be a part of a special 90-Minute Life on the Rock with Fr. Mark and Doug Barry
• LIVE Performances for Children at the EWTN Faith Factory booth featuring the "Roamin' Catholic," Rob Wahl, and "Pete the Penguin"
• Shop for holy reminders in the EWTN Religious Catalogue Shop
•Meet and greet all your favorite EWTN favorite personalities at the Family Corner and Meet the Author booth in the Exhibit Hall
• Catch a LIVE Radio broadcast with EWTN radio host Thom Price and special guests
• Meet the staff at the National Catholic Register and pick up a free copy of "America's favorite Catholic Newspaper"
It's a weekend you will never forget and best of all, it's FREE – no tickets required!
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Schedule
Saturday • September 8, 2012
8:00 a.m. - Doors Open
9:30 a.m. - Opening Prayer
9:45 a.m. - Welcome by Michael P. Warsaw, President & CEO, EWTN
10:00 a.m. - Mass with the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Address by Raymond Arroyo, host of "The World Over"
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Special Religious Liberty All-Star Roundtable Discussion featuring The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix, EWTN President and CEO, Michael P. Warsaw, Ronald Johnson (Arizona Catholic Conference), Alan Sears (CEO, and general counsel, of the Alliance Defending Freedom) and Dr. Marci Moffit (President, Catholic Medical Association).
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Dinner Break
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Special "Life on the Rock" LIVE Show with hosts
Fr. Mark Mary Cristina, Doug Barry and "The Desert Nuns" & more
Sunday • September 9, 2012
8:00 a.m. - Doors Open
9:45 a.m. - Opening Prayer and Welcome
10:00 a.m. - Solemn Mass with the Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix, Arizona
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Address by Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, O.S.B.
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Address by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., host of "EWTN Live"
and "Threshold of Hope"
Throughout the weekend, there will be opportunities for:
• Confession and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
• Meet your favorite EWTN hosts and clergy in the Family Corner
• Kids will have the chance to visit EWTN's Faith Factory with Br. Leo
and "The Roamin Catholic" Rob Wahl & "Pete the Penguin"
• Stop by the "Meet the Author" booth to have your books signed
• Shop for holy reminders in the EWTN Religious Catologue Shop
• Meet the staff at the National Catholic Register
• EWTN Radio will be on-site broadcasting LIVE through the weekend