The Center for Theological and Spiritual Development at the College of Saint Elizabeth (CSE), Morristown, N.J., invites parish leaders to its Liturgical Conference, “The Work of the People of God: Being Formed and Transformed by Worship and Prayer,” on Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 9:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., in CSE Annunciation Center Dolan Performance Hall.

Cost for the day’s event is $20; to register or for more information, contact CSE Center for Theological and Spiritual Development at (973) 290-4300, or visit www.cse.edu/center.

Speaking at this year’s Conference is Reverend Lawrence J. Madden, SJ, founder and director of the Georgetown Center for Liturgy. He will speak to audience members in his featured presentation entitled, “Dining in the Kingdom: Unveiling the Transformative Power of the Eucharist,” will explore the history and practice of early Christian worship, alongside the study of Ignatian spirituality.

According to Dr. Linda Baratte, director of the Center for Theological and Spiritual Development, the day’s focus is to offer spiritual reflection and renewal to those within the religious community. “The experience of gathering at the Eucharistic table to receive nourishment for our ongoing journey in the life of faith and discipleship is a hallmark of our Catholic identity,” explains Dr. Baratte. “It is a privilege to welcome Father Madden and our distinguished workshop presenters as they guide us in ways to deepen our commitment to serve our parish communities with new insight and commitment.”

Fr. Madden has served as director of Campus Ministry and as a member of the Theological Faculty at Georgetown University. A frequent speaker at conferences and parish programs, Fr. Madden has written numerous articles and edited and co-authored several books on liturgy and American spirituality.

In addition to the day’s keynote presentation, participants will have two choices of 13 workshops to choose from, including:
• “Where Did the New Mass Come From?,” with Rev. Thomas A. Dente, Director of the Office of Divine Worship in the Archdiocese of Newark
• “Forming Families through Liturgy,” with Cecelia P. Regan, parish catechetical leader at St. Thomas the Apostle in Old Bridge, NJ
• “Filling the Parish Need for Special Needs Ministry,” with Janice Figenshu, M. Div., M.A., a Pastoral Associate at St. Vincent Martyr in Madison, NJ
• “Sacred Proclaimers,” with Rev. Thomas Wisniewski, Parochial Vicar at Corpus Christi Church in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
• “All are Welcome: Communion to the Sick and Homebound” with Msgr. Charles W. Gusmer, S.T.D., pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Cedar Grove, NJ
• “Gathering the Community for Prayer,” with Sr. Kathy Quigley, a Sister of Charity and Campus Minister at Marylawn of the Oranges High School
• “Baptism: Consecration by the Holy Spirit and Catechetical Opportunity” with Deacon Mickey Coppola, Campus Minister and teacher of Religion at Bishop Ahr High School in Edison, NJ and Linda Wass, Pastoral Associate for Marriage and Family Ministry at Corpus Christi Church in Chatham, NJ