Dear Courage and EnCourage family,
We are pleased to be able to present a wide variety of opportunities in 2020 to grow in friendship with our Lord and with one another. There is something for everyone: Courage men, Courage women, EnCourage members, and those involved in pastoral care.
These events would not be possible without the initiative and organizational skills of our members and chaplains.
- If you have ideas for events you'd like to organize, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
- If your chapter is hosting an event that you'd like to open to others, let us know, and we can promote it through our newsletter and event page.
Be sure to check our
Events Calendar
often as new entries are added regularly. Just click Events > Events Calendar from any page on our site. Also follow us on social media for frequent news about upcoming events.
We hope to see you at one or more of the events this year!
God bless you,
The Courage Central Office
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Florida Courage and EnCourage Day of Recollection
February 15 in Orlando area, Florida
(dioceses of Orlando and St. Petersburg)
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Join us for a day of prayer and fellowship with local members of Courage and EnCourage. This will be a beautiful opportunity for us to grow together as a community of friends and as a spiritual family.
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Courage Men and Women's Retreat South
March 27–29 in Birmingham, Alabama
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Are you looking for an opportunity to prepare your heart for Christ during the Lenten season?
Are you a man or woman who experiences same-sex attractions?
Do you want to learn how to live chastely in a spirit of prayer and fellowship? Join us for a regional retreat, led by Fr. Philip Bochanski, Courage Executive Director.
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Philadelphia Courage Day of Recollection
March 28 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Join fellow Courage members in the Philadelphia area for a day of prayer and reflection. The day will include Mass, Confession, and a presentation by Fr. John Paul Kuzma, OFM. Cap.
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EnCourage Shrine Day Pilgrimage
April 18 at the shrine of your choice
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Our next EnCourage Shrine Day will be on the day before Divine Mercy Sunday. If you are homebound, you can pray from home, perhaps participating in a “virtual” tour at a shrine like the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. If you are not free on April 18, you may unite your prayers with us on an alternate day.
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Truth & Love Conference
"'Be Not Afraid': Affirming the Truth about Sex and Identity"
April 27–29 in Sterling, Virginia
(Holiday Inn, Washington-Dulles)
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This conference will offer practical and pastoral guidance on the topics of homosexuality and sexual identity to clergy, religious, pastoral ministers, and lay professionals.
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Courage Men's Sports Camp XXI
May 21–24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sports Camp is a dynamic men’s weekend of athletics, fellowship, and prayer designed for members of Courage and other men who experience same-sex attractions and desire to develop and live the virtue of chastity, regardless of past sports experience or ability.
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Courage Women's Spring Retreat
June 4–7 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Come away and rest awhile. Spend time with God and with your sisters in Christ. Share your heart and mind in a prayerful and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy laughter and good fellowship with understanding friends! Our retreat chaplain will be Fr. Philip Bochanski. Registration will begin in early March.
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Courage & EnCourage Annual Conference
July 23–26 in Mundelein, Illinois
(Archdiocese of Chicago)
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Join the Courage and EnCourage family as we listen to inspiring talks, worship together, and enjoy great fellowship while kicking off our 40th anniversary celebration. Registration will open in April.
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Courage Philippines 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference
August 1 in Manila, Philippines
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Courage Philippines will be celebrating their 25th anniversary on July 29 this year. They will be commemorating this milestone with a conference for chaplains, members and friends from chapters around the country, celebrating together the gift that Courage is to the Church in the Philippines.
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40th Anniversary of Courage's First Meeting
Holy Mass with Cardinal Timothy Dolan
September 26 at 12:00 noon, in New York, New York
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan will celebrate a special Mass at the
Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in honor of the 40th anniversary of the very first Courage meeting held on this date, in this location, forty years ago. If you would like to join us in prayer and celebration on this special occasion, please RSVP to the email address below with your name, # attending, email, and phone number.
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EnCourage Midwest Fall Retreat
October 30–November 1 in Akron, Ohio
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Join us on our Midwest EnCourage retreat: a special weekend of prayer and reflection exclusively for family members and loved ones of those who experience same-sex attractions.
Together, we’ll seek God’s guidance in cultivating peace of heart, mind, and spirit as we share our journeys with one another and grow closer to the One who created us all. Our retreat chaplain will be Fr. Philip Bochanski.
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