WMOF 2018: Programme
The congress of the World Meeting of Families is fast approaching, and as it kicks off in less than one week in the RDS, it is time to start planning.
With some events taking place at the same time and in different locations, becoming familiar with the map of the RDS and knowing where to go could make the experience much more satisfying.
The general themes (which are reflected in the talks) are:
The role of technology in the Family.
The impact of conflict on families and children.
Building a more sustainable approach to the economy, work and the environment.
Faith and family.
Women’s leadership roles, globally and locally.
The role of education in raising families out of poverty.
Wednesday, August 22
Theme: The Family and Faith
MORNING PROGRAMME: SESSION 1 (10-11 am)
Major Panel 1
In Light of the Word: Celebrating Family in the Judeo-Christian Tradition.
(Hall 8C) – EN ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
H.E. Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna, Austria.
Panellists:
-The Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough, Primate of Ireland and Metropolitan
-Archpriest Mikhail Nasonov, Rector of the Russian Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery of the Church of Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Dublin
-Rabbi Zalman S. Lent, Chief Rabbi, Dublin Hebrew Congregation & Chabad-Lubavitch of Ireland
(10-11 am)
Panel 1:
Real Reading for Real Families; Lectio Divina in Home and Parish.
Description:
An interactive workshop facilitated by the Faculty of Theology, Maynooth.
(Hall 8B) – EN
-Prof. Seamus O’Connell, Professor of Sacred Scripture, Maynooth, Ireland.
-Dr Jessie Rogers, Faculty of Theology, Maynooth
-Rev. Philip Carder, Faculty of Theology, Maynooth
(10-11 am)
Panel 2:
Handing On the Faith in the Home Today.
(Hall 2) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
Bishop Brendan Leahy, Diocese of Limerick, Ireland
Panellists:
-Julie Kavanagh, Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, Ireland
-Paula and Joseph McKeown, Diocese of Down and Connor, Ireland (North)
-Rosalinda and Jorge Carrillo, International Confederation of Christian Family Movements, Mexico
-Liliana Olivieri de Pérez Bicecci, Psychologist, Catholic University of La Plata, Argentina
(10-11 am)
Panel 3:
The Logic of Complementarity: Why Mothers and Fathers Matter in Amoris Laetitia.
(Hall 8D) – EN ↓ ES
Moderator:
Archbishop Bernard Longley, Archdiocese of Birmingham.
Panellists:
-Claire and John Grabowski, USCCB Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family & Youth, USA
-Marie Gabrielle and Emmanuel Ménager, TOBEC, France
-Dr Antonio Crespo, ELDE, Meeting Point and the Plataforma San Calisto, Spain
(10-11 am)
Panel 4:
No Room at the Inn: a Christian Response to Homelessness.
(Hall 3) – EN ↓ ES, IT
Moderator:
Dr Maria Rossi, UN Representative, Giovanni XXIII Community (APG23).
Panellists:
-Conor Hickey, CEO of Crosscare, Archdiocese of Dublin, Ireland
-Fr Seán Donohoe OFM, Co-Director of Capuchin Day Centre, Dublin, Ireland
-Rose Hickman, Community Partnerships Coordinator, The Passage, Archdiocese of Westminster, England
(10-11 am)
Panel 5:
Nowhere to Lay his Head: a Christian Response to Migrants and Refugees.
(Hall 8A) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
Fr Michael Czerny, Under-Secretary, Dicastery for Integral Human Development.
Panellists:
-Mena Doherty, EROC, Ballaghederreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
-Zaitoun Family, Syrian and EROC, Ballaghederreen, Co. Roscommon
-Rev Mark Madden, Archdiocese of Liverpool, England
-Danielle McLaughlin, Crosscare, Dublin, Ireland
(10-11 am)
Panel 6:
Dignity and Safety in a Digital Age: Facing a New Challenge for Families.
(Hall 7) – EN ↓ ES, IT
Moderator:
Dr Mary Aiken, Adjunct Associate Professor Geary Institute for Public Policy, UCD and Academic Advisor Europol European Cybercrime Centre, Ireland.
Panellists:
-Teresa Kettlekamp, Pontifical Council for the Protection of Minors, USA
-Dr Thomas Lickona, Developmental Psychologist, State University of New York, Cortland, USA.
-Matthew Lickona, writer for San Diego Reader, California, USA
SESSION 2
(11.30 am-12.30 pm )
Major Panel 2(a):
Looking to Jesus: Presenting Commitment to Marriage as a Path to Joy Today.
(Hall 8C) – EN & ES ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
H.E. Cardinal Gerald Cyprien Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, Canada.
Panellists:
-Mavis and Prof. Ron Pirola, Parish and Marriage Resource Centre, Australia
-Veronica and Jose Luis Villasnor, El camino de Emaús Retreats for Families, Mexico
-Rosa and Lauro Cueto, Couples for Christ, Philippines and Ireland (North).
(11.30 am-12.30 pm )
Major Panel 2(b):
And the Greatest is Love: Pope Francis on 1 Cor 13
(Hall 8A) – IT ↓ EN, ES, FR
Moderator:
Linda Ghisoni, Under-Secretary, Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.
Panellists:
-Anna and Alberto Friso, Focolare Movement, Italy
-Tommaso and Giulia Cioncolini, Bishop’s Conference Office of Family, Italy
-Lidia Borzi and Andrea Alessi, ACLI, Italy
(11.30 am-12.30 pm )
Panel 1:
The Family: A Resource for Society.
(Hall 8B) – EN
Moderator:
Breda O’Brien, Journalist & Teacher, Ireland.
Panellists:
-Prof. Luigino Bruni, Economist and Academic, Rome
-Prof. Ray Kinsella, Economist, Ireland
-Prof. Stefano and Vera Zamagni, Professor of Economic History, University of Bologna, Italy
(11.30 am-12.30 pm )
Panel 3:
Families and Parish; Supporting Families with Special Needs.
(Hall 3) – EN ↓ ES, FR
Moderator:
Tim Kearney, L’Arche Community, International.
Panellists:
-Christina Gangemi, The Kairos Forum, Scotland
-Marian and Vincent Bradley and family, Parents Testimony, Ireland (North)
-Michael Gannon, Marketing Team Member, World Meeting of Families, Ireland
(11.30 am-12.30 pm )
Panel 4:
Ministering to Families in the Diocese of Toledo in light of Amoris Laetitia.
(Hall 8D) – ES EN
Facilitators:
-The Commission of Family and Life and the Women and Families of the Santa Teresa group, Archdiocese of Toledo, Spain. .
-Archbishop Braulio Rodríguez Plaza
-Miguel Ángel Lara Villanueva & María José Aroco Illán
-Eduardo de la Paz González & Mónica González Soriano
-Lorenzo Alonso Parra & María de los Ángeles Escobar Tizón
-Miguel Garrigós Domínguez.
(11.30 am-12.30 pm )
Presentation 1:
Choose Life: Pope Francis on the ‘throw-away’ Culture.
(Hall 2) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Presenter:
H.E. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, Philippines.
(11.30 am-12.30 pm )
Presentation 2:
Domestic Devotion: A History of Visual Piety and Religious Practice in the Family Home.
(Merrion Room) – EN
Presenter:
Prof. Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Faculty of Theology, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.
(12 -1 pm)
Panel 2:
The Importance of Belonging: Exploring Contemporary Interest in Genealogy.
(Hall 7) – EN ↓ FR
Moderator:
Adrian Chiles, Journalist and Broadcaster with BBC, England.
Panellists:
-Pádraigín Clancy, Folklorist and Expert on Irish Spirituality, Ireland
-Dr Michael Egan, Irish Family History Foundation, Ireland
-Rev. Dr Jeremy Corley, Lecturer in Sacred Scripture, Pontifical College, Maynooth, Ireland
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME (FAMILY ARENA)
(All participants – adults, children and families – come together in the Family Arena.)
(2.30 pm )
MAIN ARENA KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
H.E. Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, USA.
Theme:
The Welfare of the Family is Decisive for the Future of the World.
EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
(3.30 pm )
TESTIMONIES:
Theme:
Testimonies Young People on their Hopes and Dreams for Marriage and the Family in the Third Millennium.
Family Arena MC:
Anna Maloney, Ireland
Testimonies:
-Meg and Mark Neville, Ireland
-Isaac Withers, Wales
-Meabh Carlin and Christopher Gallen, Ireland
-Ameera Ahmed, Ireland
-Pauline and Damien Devaney, Ireland.
EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
(4.30 pm )
CELEBRATION OF MASS IN MAIN ARENA
Celebrant and Homilist:
H.E. Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay, India.
Theme:
The Church as a Family of Families.
EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
EVENING PROGRAMME
(7 – 8 pm )
Major Panel 3:
The Vocation of the Business Leader: A Family Business Perspective.
(Hall 8C) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
H.E. Cardinal Peter Turkson, Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral
Human Development.
Panellists:
-Valentine Fievet, Vice-Chairperson of the Supervisory Board at Unibel, S.A.
-Dr Gordian Gudenus, Partner and Director of Bank Gutmann Ag, Vienna, Austria
-Santiago Peralta and Carla Barboto, Co-founders of Pacari Chocolate, Ecuador
(7 – 8 pm )
Panel 1:
Why Get Married in Church? Presenting Sacramental Marriage as a Path to Joy.
(Hall 2) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
Fr Michael Mc Ginnity, Family Ministry Director, Diocese of Down & Connor, Ireland (North)
Panellists:
-Susan Gately, Journalist, Focolare New Families, Ireland
-Fr Jose Granados, Vice-President of the Pontifical Council of St. John Paul II, Spain
-Vivian and Douglas Moser, The Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt, Spain
-Prof. Dr Mounir Farag, Founder and Director of Saint Joseph Institute in Egypt and Middle East
(7 – 8 pm )
Panel 2:
Supporting Families Coping with Addiction.
(Hall 8A) EN ↓ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
Darren Butler, Co-ordinator of the Irish Bishop’s Drugs Initiative.
Description:
An interactive seminar which will include personal testimonies from families, drama, and inputs from experts working with families and individuals affected by addiction: Jennifer Bannon, Joan Douglas, Alison Blair, Tracey Doyle, Ciara Blair, June Poland.
(7 – 8 pm )
Panel 3:
The Family of Families: The Experience of Catholic Families in Russia.
(Hall 3) – EN ↓ ES, IT
Facilitators:
Representatives of the Aid to the Church in Need programme with Catholic families from Russia.
Description:
Pope Francis in Amoris Laetitia describes the Church as the ‘Family of Families’. In this interactive workshop we listen to the stories of Faith and family from Catholics in Russia, through the initiatives supported by the Pontifical Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need International.
-Sergei Kanev & Zhanna Kaneva
-Eduard & Veronika Darsht
-Fr Alex Uminskiy
-Fr Zbigniew Krol
(7 – 8 pm )
Panel 4:
Keeping your W.I.T.S in Marriage and Family Life Today.
(Merrion Room) – EN ↓
Speakers:
-Fr Philip Bradley, ACCORD, Ireland
-Terry Kelly, ACCORD, Ireland
Description:
Conflict happens in every relationship. The important thing is how you deal with it.
This workshop will explore good and bad conflict styles and will demonstrate how a positive and structured approach to conflict resolution can strengthen a relationship.
(7 – 8 pm )
Presentation 1:
Le Chéile, Le Críost: The Missionary Family of Irish Saints
(Hall 8D) – EN ↓ES
Presenter:
Pádraigín Clancy, Folklorist and Expert on Irish Spirituality, Ireland
Description:
Celebrating the lives of Holy women and men of Ireland through the lens of Faith, hope and love.
(7 – 8 pm )
Presentation 2:
Domestic Devotion: A History of Visual Piety and Religious Practice in the Family Home.
(Hall 8B) – EN
Presenter:
Prof. Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Faculty of Theology, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.
(7 – 8 pm )
Presentation 3:
Plateing Grace for the Human Family.
(Hall 7) – EN ↓ES, IT
Presenter:
Fr Leo Patalinghug. US Priest, Chef & Author.
Description:
Fr Leo cooks up a dish that will bring families to the table, which is the Domestic Church’s ‘altar’. Statistics show how a regular family meal can help strengthen family life while also helping them to cope and manage all of the struggles a modern family experience.
This interactive, entertaining and very educational conversation will also be presented with a savoury recipe ‘penne dish’ which a few special guests will have a chance to sample!
Thursday, August 23
Theme: The Family and Love
MORNING PROGRAMME: SESSION 1
(10-11 am)
Major Panel 1:
When Plates Fly: Pope Francis on the Reality of Love in Family Life.
(Hall 8C) – EN ↓ IT, ES, FR
Moderator:
H. E. Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, USA.
Panellists:
-Maruska and Eugene Smith, CANA, Ireland
-Leigh and Steve Baumann, Retrouvaille International, USA and Canada
-Leon Botolo Magoza and Marie Valentine Kisanga Sosawe, Democratic Republic of Congo
-Daniel and Shelley Ee, Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Singapore
(10-11 am)
Panel 1:
Love made Fruitful: Amoris Laetitia on Cherishing the Gift of New Life.
(Hall 8A) – EN ↓ FR
Moderator:
Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.
Panellists:
-Dr Helen Watt, Anscombe Bioethics Centre, Oxford, England
-Julia Dezelski, Assistant Director for Marriage and Family, Laity at USCCB, USA
-Brett Lockhart QC, Barrister, Ireland (North).
(10-11 am)
Panel 2:
Handing on the Faith between the Generations: The Role of Grandparents.
(Hall 3) – EN ↓ES, IT
Moderator:
Anna May McHugh, Managing Director, National Ploughing Championships, Ireland.
Panellists:
-Catherine Wiley, Catholic Grandparents Association, International
-Sarah and Declan O’Brien, Focolare Movement, Ireland
-Caterina and Angelo Russo, Pastoral Care Team, Diocese of Naples, Italy
(10-11 am)
Panel 3:
Supporting Newly-Married Couples in the Parish.
(Dodder B) – EN
Description:
A workshop facilitated by ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service, Ireland who provide marriage preparation courses for couples choosing to get married in the Catholic Church in Ireland. The parish community, life by sharing their own married experiences, can be a major source of support to young couples adjusting to marriage and family. In helping couples to recognise the challenges and sharing in their joys and blessings, parish community members can enrich their own lives and that of newly married couples.
Speakers:
-Denis Bradley, ACCORD, Ireland.
-Aileen Hicks, ACCORD, Ireland.
(10-11 am)
Panel 4:
The Joys and Challenges of Parenting Today.
(Hall 8B) EN ↓ IT, ES
Moderator:
Kate Liffey, National Director for Catechetics, Irish Bishops Conference.
Panellists:
-Julieann Moran, World Missions, Ireland
-José Luis Mendoza Peréz, President of San Antonio Catholic University, Spain
-Lisa and Brian Harmon, Cana, Ireland
-Prof. Maria and Giovanni Salerno, New Families Movement, Focolare Movement, Italy
(10-11 am)
Presentation 1:
Pope Francis on the Revolution of Tenderness.
(Hall 2) – EN ↓ IT, ES, FR
Presenter:
H. E. Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriquez Maradiaga, Archbishop of Honduras.
(10-11 am)
Presentation 2:
A Hidden Treasure: The Theology of the Body of St John Paul II.
(Hall 8D) – EN ↓ IT
Speaker:
Rocco Buttiglione, John Paul II Professor of Philosophy and History of European Institutions, Pontifical Lateran University, Rome, Italy.
(10.30 – 11.30 am)
Panel 5:
Human Trafficking: “An Open Wound on the body of Contemporary Society” (Pope Francis).
(Hall 7) – EN ↓ ES, IT
Headline Speaker:
Kevin Hyland OBE, Santa Marta initiative and former head of the Metropolitan Police Service’s Human Trafficking Unit.
Description:
A look at how human trafficking pervades contemporary society: global and family responses required for healing. Please Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the topics covered in this session, only over 18s are permitted to attend this panel discussion.
Panellists:
-Ann Mara, MECPATHS
-Sr Mary Ryan, APT
-Mia DeFaoite, LLM
-JP O’Sullivan, MECPATHS
-Anne Kelleher, APT
-Máirin McDonagh, APT
-Mia DeFaoite, LLM
-Sarah Benson, Ruhama
SESSION 2
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm )
Major Panel 2:
The Dignity and Beauty of Sexual Love: Finding New Language for Ancient Truths.
(Hall 8C) – EN. ↓ IT, ES FR
Moderator:
H.E. Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, USA.
Panellists:
-Dr Lynette and Bosco McShane, Síolta, Ireland
-Jose De Jesús Magana Martinez and Pilar Arango, VIVE, Columbia
-Barbara Duff, ACCORD, Ireland
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm )
Panel:
Personal Formation for Marriage Counselling and Facilitation: Lay Leadership in the post-Millennial Age.
(Merrion Room) – EN
Panellists:
-Bishop Lionel Gendron, Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, Canada
-Dr Elizabeth Davies, Marriage Care, England
-Fran Watson, Marriage Care, England
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm )
Panel 1:
Celebrating Family and Sport.
(Hall 2) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
Fr. Philip Mulryne OP, Dominican Priest and Former Manchester United Player, Ireland.
Panellists:
-Ronan O’Gara, Former Lions and IRFU Player, Ireland and NZ
-Olive Foley, Widow of Anthony Foley, Munster Rugby, Ireland
-Aidan O’Mahoney, Kerry GAA, Ireland
-Bishop Paul Tighe, Secretary for the Pontifical Council for Culture
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm )
Panel 4:
Pope Francis on the Vocation of Fatherhood.
(Hall 8B) – EN
Moderator:
Bishop Alan McGuckian, Diocese of Raphoe, Ireland
Panellists:
-Mickey Harte, Manager of Tyrone Gaelic Football Team, Ireland (North)
-Patrick E Kelly, Deputy Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, USA
-Peter O’Brien, Parent of Special Olympics Athlete, Ireland
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm )
Panel 5:
Faith, Family and Development: The Witness of Women in Leadership.
(Hall 3) – EN ↓ IT, ES
Moderator:
Dr Carolyn Woo, (Retired) CEO and President, Catholic Relief Services
Description:
Panel of experts and partners of Trócaire (Caritas Ireland) will speak to the theme of how women are the key to unlocking the potential of developing countries around the world.
Trócaire’s Women’s Empowerment programme strives to ensure that the women and girls they work with around the world have a voice in decisions that affect their lives, within their homes, communities, and beyond, and that they are free from violence.
Panellists:
-Jestina Mukoko, Zimbabwe Peace Project, Zimbabwe
-Finola Finnan, Deputy Executive Director, Trócaire, Ireland
-Yvonne Aki-Sawyer OBE, Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone
-Sr Bridget Tighe, Executive Director, Caritas Jerusalem
-Sally O’Neill, Human Rights Defender, Honduras
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm )
Panel 6:
Marriage Preparation and the Parish in the Light of Amoris Laetitia.
(Hall 8D) – EN ↓ ES
Presenters:
Caroline Dollard, Marriage & Life Advisor, Catholics Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and Bishop Peter Doyle, Bishop of Northampton
Description:
An interactive workshop facilitated by the Marriage and Family Life Office, Bishops Conference of England & Wales, UK.
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm )
Presentation 3:
Showing Welcome and Respect in our Parishes for ‘LGBT’ People and their Families.
(Hall 8A) – EN ↓ IT, ES, FR
Fr James Martin S.J., Editor-at-large, Jesuit Magazine America
(12 – 1 pm)
Panel 3:
Vocational Discernment and the Family: Preparing for the Youth Synod, 2018.
(Hall 7). EN ↓ IT, ES, FR
Moderator:
Mons. Paolo Giulietti, Auxiliary Bishop of Perugia-Città della Pieve, Italy.
Description:
A facilitated discussion on youth ministry amongst individuals who took part in the pre-synod consultation. A particular focus on how the family plays a central role in supporting vocations of all varieties amongst youth and enabling young people to live their lives to the fullest of their potential.
Panellists:
-Teresa Carvalho, Home Mission Development Officer, Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales, UK
-Paul Metzlaff, National Office for Youth Pastoral Care, Germany
-Gerard Gallagher, Pastoral Co-Ordinator, Archdiocese of Dublin, Ireland
-Isaac Withers, Representative of Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales at Synod 2018
-Rev. Dr Michel Remery, Author of ‘Tweeting with God’, Diocese of Rotterdam, The Netherlands
-Sr Nathalie Becquart, National Service for Youth Evangelization and Vocations, Bishop’s Conference, France
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME (FAMILY ARENA)
(All participants – adults, children and families – come together in the Family Arena.)
(2.30 pm)
MAIN ARENA KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
H.E. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, England
Theme:
Support and Preparation for Marriage in the Light of Amoris Laetitia.
EN ↓ IT, ES, FR
(3.30 pm )
TESTIMONIES
Theme:
Couples celebrating 25, 50, 60+ years of Marriage.
Family Arena.
MC:
Paula Sweeney, Ireland
Testimonies:
-Cathal and Aveen Reilly
-Gerry Flaherty
-Piers and Sue Segrave-Daly, Ireland
-Ita and John Madden, Ireland
EN ↓ IT, ES, FR
(4.30 pm )
CELEBRATION OF MASS IN MAIN ARENA
H.E. Cardinal João Braz de Aviz, Prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Theme:
Love Endures All Things: Why Strong Marriages make Stronger Societies.
EN ↓ IT, ES, FR
EVENING PROGRAMME
(7 – 8 pm)
Major Panel 3:
Care for our Common Home: Why the Family Matters to the Future of our Planet.
(Hall 8C) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
H.E. Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, SDB, Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar.
Description:
An interactive seminar based upon the themes in Laudato Si’ hosted by Trócaire (CARITAS Ireland).
This seminar will comprise of stories, music, national and international speakers acknowledging the urgency of our environmental challenges and joining Pope Francis in calling for a new dialogue and vision for the environment and the future of our planet.
Panellists:
-Deirdre Duff
-Dr Lorna Gold, Trócaire, Ireland
-Éamonn Meehan, Executive Director, Trócaire, Ireland
-Monique Barbut, Representative from the UN
-Prof John Sweeney, Climatologist, Maynooth University
-Carsterns Mulume, Director of Social Development, Episcopal Conference of Malawi
-Juan Carlos Mendoza, UN Convention to Combat Dessertification, Colombia
(7 – 8 pm)
Panel:
Who is Doing the Dishes? Pope Francis on the Little Things that Matter in Family Life.
(Hall 8D) – EN ↓ ES
Moderator:
Bairbre Cahill, Freelance writer and speaker on spirituality and sacramentality, Ireland
Panellists:
-Dr Ingeborg and Richard Sickinger, The Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt, Austria
-Monika Kowalczyk and Szymon Szylko, Polish Encounter of Married Couples, Ireland
-Máire and Bill O’Brien, Worldwide Marriage Encounter
(7 – 8 pm)
Panel 1:
Coping with Crises and Hurt in Marriage.
(Hall 8A) – EN. ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
Deirdre O’ Rawe, Director of ACCORD Ireland (North).
Panellists:
-Sallyann and Torbjorn Huss, Retrouvaille, Ireland
-Stephen Conway, Retrouvaille, South Africa
-Carlos Compoy Osset, Diocese of Toledo, Spain
-Mary Johnson, ACCORD, Ireland
(7 – 8 pm)
Panel 2:
The Lifeblood of any Relationship is Communication.
(Merrion Room) – EN
Presenters:
Paddy Doherty and Margaret Norman, ACCORD, Ireland
Description:
Effective communication skills are fundamental to success in a happy and healthy marriage. Good communication is a key interpersonal skill and involves trust and acceptance. Exploring how to better communicate with each other, how our individual and family backgrounds influence the way we communicate allows relationships to grow and develop.
(7 – 8 pm)
Panel 3:
Insights into Adolescents.
(Hall 3) – EN ↓ ES, IT
Presenter:
Anita Conlan, ACCORD, Ireland.
Description:
An interactive workshop on supporting teenagers in their journey through relationships and sexuality in a digital age.
This workshop is based upon an RSE programme run in schools by ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care. It mirrors a talk for parents which allows them to have a “fly on the wall” view of what their teenagers really want to talk about.
Aims to get a clearer insight into what teenagers’ views are on subjects such as drug/alcohol use, attitudes to sex, unplanned pregnancy, sexuality and lots more.
(7 – 8 pm)
Panel 4:
The Family of Families: The Experience of Catholic Families in Africa.
(Hall 8B) – EN
Facilitators:
Representatives of the Aid to the Church in Need programme with Catholic families from Africa.
Description:
Pope Francis, in Amoris Laetitia, describes the Church as the ‘Family of Families’.
In this interactive workshop we listen to the stories of Faith and family from Catholics in Africa, through the initiatives supported by the Pontifical Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need International. Frederick & Salome Olweny, Gabriel Kissala, Longine Dienda Mupuelengi, David & Catherine Livingstone.
Panellists:
-Frederick and Salome Olweny, Kenya
-Gabriel Kissala, Democratic Republic of Congo
-Longine Dienda Mupuelengi, Democratic Republic of Congo
-David & Catherine Livingston, Uganda
(7 – 8 pm)
Presentation 1:
Turning Technology to the Greater Good: Faith, Family & Technology.
(Hall 2) – EN. ↓ ES, IT, FR
Presenter:
Dr Mary Aiken, Adjunct Associate Professor Geary Institute for Public Policy, UCD and Academic Advisor for Europol European Cybercrime Centre, Ireland.
Description:
An interactive presentation on turning technology to the good in our world and in our homes.
(7 – 8 pm)
Presentation 2:
Grace Before Meals: Recipes to Strengthen Family Life.
(Hall 7) EN ↓ ES
Presenter:
Fr Leo Patalinghug, Priest, Chef and Author, USA.
Description:
Fr. Leo cooks up a dish that will bring families to the table, which is the Domestic Church’s ‘altar’. Statistics show how a regular family meal can help strengthen family life while also helping them to cope and manage all of the struggles a modern family experience.
This interactive, entertaining and very educational conversation will also be presented with a savoury recipe ‘penne dish’ which a few special guests will have a chance to sample!
(7 – 8 pm)
Presentation 3:
The Journey from Addiction: What Families can Learn from the Life of Venerable.Matt Talbot
(Dodder B) EN
Presenter:
Fr Brian Lawless
Friday, August 24
Theme: The Family and Hope
MORNING PROGRAMME: SESSION 1
(10 – 11 am)
Major Panel 1:
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.
(Hall 8C) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
H.E. Cardinal Seán O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston, USA
Panellists:
-Marie Collins, Survivor of Abuse, Former member of the Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors and Patron of ‘The Marie Collins Foundation’, Ireland
-Barbara Thorp, Social Worker, Former Head of The Office for Pastoral Support and Child Protection, Archdiocese of Boston, USA
-Baroness Prof. Sheila Hollins, former member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, England
-Prof. Gabriel Dy-Liacco, Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Philippines
(10 – 11 am)
Panel 1:
Celebrating the Lord’s Day as Family.
(Dodder B) – EN
Moderator:
Colette Furlong, Diocese of Elphin, Ireland
Panellists:
-Gemma Mulligan, Diocese of Ossory, Ireland
-Rosemary Lavelle and Colin Thomson, Archdiocese of Dublin, Ireland
-Salvatore Martinez, President, Vatican Foundation International Center Family of Nazareth, Italy
(10 – 11 am)
Panel 2:
Relationship and Sexuality Education in the Light of Amoris Laetitia.
(Hall 8D) – EN ↓FR
Moderator:
Bishop Denis Nulty, Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, Ireland
Panellists:
-Valérie and Privat Ternynck, Mother of Misercordia Association, France
-Anita Conlan, ACCORD, Ireland
(10 – 11 am)
Presentation 3:
Pope Francis on the Gospel of the Family: What is Jesus Calling our Families to be?
(Hall 2) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Presenter:
Bishop Robert E. Barron, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, USA
(10 – 11 am)
Panel 3:
The Impact of Imprisonment on Families.
(Hall 8B) – EN
Description:
While visiting a prison in Philadelphia Pope Francis urged people in prison, their family and the correctional officers to believe in the possibility of rehabilitation because Christ saves us from the lie that says that nobody can change.
This panel discusses the difficulties experienced by families with members currently serving time in prison and suggests ways in which families can receive sufficient pastoral support.
Panellists:
-Breda Coman
-Sr Imelda Wickham
-Ruth Comerford
-Mary Hanrahan
-Christine Hoctor
-Joe O’Rourke
-Sinead McNeela
-Larry de Cleir
-Cathal Duddy
-Ester Murphy
-Mary Mullins
-Brian Hanly
-John O’Sullivan
-Ciaran Dallat
-Oonah Hanrahan
-Sean Duggan
(10 – 11 am)
Panel 4:
Breaking the Silence: Dealing with Domestic Violence.
(Hall 3) – EN ↓ ES, IT
Moderator:
Norah Casey, Irish businesswoman, magazine mogul, television personality and broadcaster from Dublin, Ireland.
Panellists:
-Ignacio Socias, Director General of The International Institute for Family Research, Spain
-Dr Mary Goss, ACCORD, Ireland
-Dr Carol Baumann, COPE Galway Domestic Violence Refuge & Outreach Service, Galway, Ireland
-Dr Monica McWilliams, Academic and Former Politician, Ireland (North)
(10 – 11 am)
Panel 5:
Supporting Families Through the Heartbreak of Divorce: A Diocese Accompanying Families Through Difficult Times.
(Merrion Room) – ES
Facilitators:
Representatives of the Santa Teresa project of the Archdiocese of Toledo, Spain
Description:
This interactive workshop will share the experiences of those involved in the Santa Teresa project of the Archdiocese of Toledo which offers accompaniment to families experiencing the upheaval of separation and divorce.
Pope Francis recently met with representatives of the project and families who have been involved.
Panellists:
-Archbishop Braulio Rodríguez Plaza
-Fr Miguel Garrigós Domínguez
-Jesús Manuel Díaz-Rincón
-Díaz & Mercedes Muelas Ballestero
-Isabel Campoy Osset and her daughter Teresa Cabezas Campoy
-María Esperanza Gómez-Menor Palacios
-Cristina Gómez Iglesias
-María del Valle Lugo Relanzón
-Ana María Moreno Méndez
-María Concepción Gómez-Caro Velasco
-María Luisa Castañeda Pedrero
-Luis Alfonso Corcuera Alonso
-Pilar Iniesto López
(10 – 11 am)
Presentation 1:
Accompanying, Discerning and Integrating: Human Fragility and Amoris Laetitia.
(Hall 8A) – IT ↓ ES, EN, FR
Presenter:
H. E. Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti, Archbishop of Perugia-Citta della Pieve, President of the Italian Bishops’ Conference.
(10.30 – 11.30 am)
Presentation 2:
How to Get your Family to Heaven!
(Hall 7) – EN. ↓ ES, IT
Speaker:
Fr Leo Patalinghug, Priest, Chef and Author, USA
Description:
This practical, theological, sociological and inspiring talk will help answer the questions parents ask most: What’s my most important job in life? Answer: To get your family to heaven? Question: How? Well, you’ll have to attend this lecture to hear how you can do it! Cooking demonstration and talk with Faith and Family theme.
SESSION 2
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm )
Major Panel 2 (a):
Glued to our Phones: Can Technology become more Family Friendly?
(Hall 8C) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
Eileen Dunne, journalist and presenter, RTÉ
Panellists:
Representatives of Major Technology Companies
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm)
Major Panel 2 (b):
Dancing to the Future with Hope: Strengthening Marriage & the Family Today.
(Hall 8A) – EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
Moderator:
Gabriella Gambino, Under-Secretary, Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.
Panellists:
-Geraldine Hallahan O’Brien, ACCORD, Ireland
-Breda O’Brien & Brendan Conroy, Couples Testimony, Ireland
-Gerry Mangan, Teams of Our Lady, Ireland
-Fr. Bernardino Giordano, Italy
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm)
Panel 1:
The Family that Prays Together: Finding Time for Prayer in a Digital Age.
(Hall 3) – EN ↓ ES, IT
Moderator:
Wendy Grace, Managing Director at Compass Communications, Ireland.
Panellists:
-Dr Marco Brusati, Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life
-Cristina Lopez Schlichting, COPE, Spain
-Francis Monahan, ACCORD, Ireland
-Br Richard Hendrick OFM, Cap, Ards Friary and Retreat Centre, Donegal, Ireland
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm)
Panel 2:
Promoting the Gospel of the Family: The Role of Family Associations Today.
(Hall 8B) – IT ↓ EN, FR
Moderator:
Msgr. Carlos Simon, Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life
Panellists:
-Antoine Renard, European Federation of Catholic Family Associations, France
-Prof. Francesco Belletti, International Centre for Family Studies, Italy
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm)
Panel 3:
The Family as an Agent of Peace in a Turbulent World.
(Hall 2) – EN ↓ ES, IT
Moderator:
Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, USA.
Panellists:
-Dr Monica Williams, Academic and Former Politician, Ireland (North)
-Dr Michael Kinsella, Aid to the Church in Need, Ireland
-David Livingstone, Testimony of Child Solider, Salt & Light, Uganda
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm)
Panel 4:
Marriage, the Family and the Search for Christian Unity.
(Hall 8D) – EN ↓ IT
Moderator:
Bishop Brian Farrell, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
Panellists:
-Francesca and Filippio De Carlo, Mistero Grande, Italy
-Nadia and Tony Fraga, Truro Anglican Church, USA
-Deacon Mr Jim Adams, ACCORD, Ireland
(11.30 am – 12.30 pm)
Panel 5:
Homecoming Reading; Unlocking the Hope and Healing of the Scriptures.
(Merrion Room) – EN
Facilitators:
Prof. Seamus O’ Connell, Dr Jessie Rogers and Rev. Philip Carder.
Description:
An interactive workshop on using the Scriptures, through Lectio Divina, to support hope and healing in our lives, particularly in our families.
(12 – 1 pm)
Presentation 4:
Spicing Up Our Married Life: Satisfying Couples Hunger for True Love.
(Hall 7) – EN ↓ ES
Speaker:
Fr Leo Patalinghug. US Priest, Chef & Author.
Description:
Spicing Up Married Life, teaches couples how to celebrate their anniversaries – not just once per year, but each month!
With a background in marriage counselling and with his culinary background, Fr Leo brings couples to the tables, addresses what each is hungering for, and provides a “recipe” and a “strategy” to fulfil what couples hunger for the most – God’s love through their spouse!
Cooking demonstration and talk with Faith & Family theme.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME
(All participants together in the Family Arena.)
(2.30 pm )
MAIN ARENA KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
H.E. Cardinal Mario Zenari, Apostolic Nuncio to Syria.
Theme: The Family as a Key to Peace in a Turbulent World.
EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
(3.30 pm)
TESTIMONIES:
Family Arena
MC:
Noirín Lynch
Theme:
Christian Families from Troubled Parts of Our World.
-Fr Liam Lawton, Ireland
-Zaitoun Family, Syria
-Fr Michael Shields, Aid to the Church in Need, USA
EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
(4.30 pm )
MASS IN MAIN ARENA
H.E. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.
Theme:
The Family: Hope for the Church and for the World.
EN ↓ ES, IT, FR
EVENING PROGRAMME
(6.30 -8 pm)
Bró Boru – Traditional Irish Music by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
(Hall 2) EN.
