When: June 16-20;

Friday 7 p.m. - Tuesday noon

Instructor: Sister Carla Mae Streeter, OP

Cost: $250 for sessions and room and board; $165 commuter fee

"The 2006 Institute will focus on doing theological reflection from one’s deepest center. Insights from the Canadian Jesuit Bernard Lonergan on human consciousness will be explored. We will be challenged to enter into a compassionate response to the cries of today’s diverse cultures. Carla Mae Streeter is a Racine, Wis. Dominican serving on the faculty of Thomas Aquinas Institute of Theology of St. Louis University since 1986. Carla Mae has been active as a facilitator for Religious Congregations and has served her own congregation with revisions of its Constitution and through ongoing theological renewal."

Those who cannot attend all five days may wish to choose specific workshops to attend. To register, or for more information, contact the Heartland Center, 3600 Broadway, Great Bend, KS 67530; (620) 792-1232.

1 p.m. Registration; 1:30 Welcome. Orientation; 1:45 Overview: Introduction to the Topics; 2:15 Session 1: Religious in a Changing World; 3:15 Break; 3:45 Session 2: Recognizing the Second Axiel Shift

9 a.m. Session 3: Who is Bernard Lonergan, SJ; 10:00 Break; 10:30 Session 4: What is Lonergan up to?; 12:00 Lunch; 2:00 Session 5: The Soul’s Center and Consciousness; 3:00 Break; 3:30 Session 6: Being-in-love

Sunday June 18th
9 a.m. Sung Morning Praise; 9:30 Eucharist; 10:30 Brunch; 11:30 Session 7: Grace and Theological Virtue; 12:30 Break; 1:00 Session 8: Five Types of Conversion; 2:00 Break for the rest of the day.
Monday June 19th
9 a.m. Session 9: Moral Virtue; 10:00 Coffee Break; 10:30 Session 10: Gifts, Charisms, Fruits of the Spirit; 12:00 Lunch; 2:00 Session 11: My Life in the Triune God; 3:00 Coffee Break; 3:30 Session 12: The Beautiful Person; 4:45 Closing Ritual

The St. Mary of the Plains Alumni Reunion for former students, friends, faculty and staff of St. Mary of the Plains Academy, High School and College has been set for July 7-9 in Dodge City.

The reunion includes a golf tournament at Mariah Hills, a gathering for academy students at Manor of the Plains, lunch and meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall, cluster reunions, and a steak dinner, slide show, and dance Saturday evening at the Knights Hall. The weekend will conclude with the alumni attending the 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, followed by brunch at the Knights Hall.

Registration for adults (covers all meals) is $40 each; children 5-12, $15 each. For a complete reunion schedule, log on to www. smpdc.net.

The Sacred Heart Cathedral School reunion -- "celebrating 90 years of excellence" -- is May 27-28. More information contact the SHCS school office (620) 227-6532 or www.shcsalumni.webpage66.com. Tickets are on sale in the school office ($15 for adults - $5 for children/students 6-18yrs. & $5 for dance only).