Issue #4

April 27, 2010

Official Congress Brochure Now Available

The National Theology of the Body Congress recently released its conference brochure, complete with speaker biographies, schedule and workshop summaries.

Only a limited number of spots are available, and they are filling up quickly! The Congress is already 30% sold out since the initial Save the Date announcement. Reserve your spot today! With more than 20 presenters over a three-day span, the Congress will be one of the most important Theology of the Body gatherings to date.

To receive copies of the brochure, please contact info@TOBCongress.com or submit a request through our website.


Additional Featured Presenters Announced

This unprecedented three-day event will gather the foremost educators, authors and speakers on Theology of the Body in one place to take part in more than 35 keynote addresses, educational workshops, roundtable discussions, expert panels and seminars. We are proud to announce Fr. Richard Hogan, Dr. Pia de Solenni and Damon Owens as three of our featured speakers.

Fr. Richard Hogan is author of three books on the theology of Pope John Paul II and also one of the authors and editors of the Image of God series, a textbook for use in Catholic religion programs for grade-school age children. He has been seen as a regular guest on EWTN and has a TV series called Theology of the Body.


Dr. Pia de Solenni is an ethicist and moral theologian who speaks and writes on a variety of cultural and moral issues. She currently serves as director of Diotima Consulting and her expertise covers issues relating to women’s health, life issues and bioethics, the new feminism and culture. Her work has appeared in various publications including The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Associated Press. She is a frequent commentator on MSNBC, FOX, CNN and other nationally televised programs.

Damon Owens founded Joy Filled Marriage NJ, a non-profit organization providing training, resources and support for engaged and married couples and serves as a speaker for the Theology of the Body Institute. He tours the country teaching about Theology of the Body on behalf of the Institute. He has published numerous articles and appeared on EWTN’s Life on the Rock and March for Life 2006, ABC World News Tonight, CBS News 48 Hours, BET Evening News and National Public Radio.

Early Bird Rate Extended to May 22

By popular demand, we have extended the Early Bird Registration rate to May 22! Take advantage of this opportunity by registering early to secure your spot at the Theology of the Body Congress. Special discount rates apply for priests, religious, seminarians and students.

Registration brochures are available for dioceses, parishes and organizations to distribute. Please contact us at info@TOBCongress.com to order your free copies. If you have already registered, please forward this email to your friends and colleagues and share the discount.

Exhibition Spots Filling Quickly!

The Theology of the Body Institute is offering a limited number of Congress exhibition tables where hundreds of Congress participants can see your business or ministry’s name. Exhibit space is almost sold out so be sure to submit your exhibitor forms right away!

If you are interested in exhibiting at the Congress, please contact us through our website or by calling 877-263-1263.

Special Thanks to our Gold Level Sponsor Ascension Press

Ascension Press is a publishing house that has built an excellent reputation for creating popular Catholic books and adult faith formation learning systems in the areas of scripture study, catechesis, inspiration and evangelization. Ascension is also a leading source for materials on the Theology of the Body and is the publisher of The Great Adventure Bible study materials. Recent best-selling titles include: Theology of the Body for Teens, NOISE, The DaVinci Deception, Theology of the Body for Beginners, A Guide to the Passion and A Guide to Narnia.

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