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“Challenging the Entertainment Culture: Faustina, TV Jesus & Me” – September 25th at Xavier Fine Arts Theatre

“Challenging the Entertainment Culture: Faustina, TV Jesus & Me” – September 25th at Xavier Fine Arts Theatre

On Monday, September 25th, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host director, actress and singer MARIA VARGO to present “Challenging the Entertainment Culture: Faustina, TV Jesus & Me” at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. 

Vargo, who serves as president of Hollywood-based G.K. Chesterton Entertainment, will talk about the need for faith-based programming and highlight its recent successes despite the obstacles and cultural and media bias stacked against it. 

Vargo has experience in several areas of the entertainment industry including:

  • As the lead actress in more than 300 performances of Faustina, Messenger of Divine Mercy, St. Luke Productions’ nationwide touring one-woman stage play. It was here she first worked with and befriended “TV Jesus” Jonathan Roumie (of the hit streaming series The Chosen) in his debut role as Jesus.
  • As a writer, producer and director of numerous live productions and short films, the most recent a series on the lives of saints.
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FORMED Video of the Month for August – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for August – St. John Nepomucene

The FORMED Video of the Month is “Joan of Arc”.

Joan of Arc is a riveting epic film of faith, inspiration, triumph and tears. Born to a peasant French family, Joan hears the voices of saints calling out to her to unite her besieged nation. At 17-years old, she led one of the greatest military campaigns for freedom the world has witnessed. Watch this incredible adventure that leads to thrilling victories and heartbreaking betrayals!

You may visit or click this link to view the video at: https://watch.formed.org/videos/joan-of-arc .

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Did you know that St. John Nepomucene is welcoming you to sign-up and enjoy FORMED for FREE! Please see the information below and to sign-up, please click the following link: formed.org/signup.

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National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion – Events on August 12th and 13th

National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion – Events on August 12th and 13th

Saturday, August 12:
Truly Alive: Blessed Carlo Acutis High School Youth Day

Link to Informative Flyer

Short Description: This event is open to all high school students and follows in the footsteps of Blessed Carlo Acutis and his loves of the Eucharist, Mary, Reconciliation, and the Catholic Faith. Speakers include Jonathan Blevins, Fr. Mark Vandersteeg, Fr. Joseph Aytona, and more. A first-class relic of Blessed Carlo will also be available for students’ veneration that day! Register groups or individuals at https://championshrine.org/youth-day/

Sunday, August 13:
Open Veneration of Blessed Carlo Acutis Relic and Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit

Link to Informative Flyer

Short Description: A first-class relic of Blessed Carlo will be visiting Champion Shrine this August and will be available for public veneration on Sunday, August 13. Open veneration will be from 9 am – 4 pm in Mother of Mercy Hall. In addition to a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis being present, the Shrine will also display his Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit for pilgrims to experience. Don’t miss this special event!