On Tuesday September 25, 2012, Ave Maria Press is hosting a webinar titled, “Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality: New Paths to Understanding,” presented by Rev. Louis J. Cameli. Fr. Cameli is the author of the new book also titled Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality: New Paths to Understanding, which explores many topics related to the sexuality of homosexually-inclined persons, including issues of gay marriage, sexual morality, gay and Catholic identity, and vocations to the priesthood.
In this webinar, intended for parish leaders and ministers, Fr. Cameli will give an overview and history of the Catholic Church’s teaching about homosexuality, including teachings about gay marriage.
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Here is the full description:
Rev. Louis J. Cameli, nationally renowned pastoral leader and priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, will explore the cultural, ecclesial, and pastoral context within which he wrote his recently published book, “Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality.” The webinar will introduce participants to the topics of the book as well as extend the conversation for those participants who already have some familiarity with it. The webinar’s question and comment component will provide participants with opportunities to raise questions, seek clarifications, or offer alternate perspectives.
Rev. Louis J. Cameli is a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago who was ordained in 1969. He served on the faculty of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary in a number of roles, including professor of spiritual theology, director of spiritual life, and president of the ecclesiastical faculty of theology. Cameli was the founding director of the Office for Ongoing Formation of Priests of the Archdiocese and served as pastor of Divine Savior Parish in Norridge, Illinois. Appointed by Cardinal Francis George as the Archbishop’s Delegate for Formation and Mission, Cameli currently serves as a resource theologian to the agencies of the Archdiocese. He holds a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
This Professional Development Webinar Series is presented in partnership between Ave Maria Press, the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership, the National Federation of Priests’ Councils, and the National Association for Lay Ministry.
Update: View the Recording of the Webinar: “Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality”
