The Society of St. Vincent dePaul-Cincinnati's Citizen Reentry program and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's prison ministry program will present an interactive, 90-minute program about how former inmates reenter society, and how Catholics can help them. Named for St. Dismas, the "Good Theif" crucified with Jesus. Please notify Tim Severyn at severynte@xavier,edu if you plan to attend. Site: Bellarmine Chapel.

Archbishops Dennis M. Schnurr and Joseph Kurtz will concelebrate Mass at XU's Bellarmine Chapel as part of a day of events about racial and intercultural peace and reconciliation. The former president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and current Archbishop of Louisville, Archbishop Kurtz will deliver the homily.

"Carrying Out Our Prophetic Ministry in Times of Racism and Violence" talk by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, former President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. A free, public event capping a day of events about peace and reconcilation, particularly racial and intercultural reconciliation, in a time marked by racial and cultural clashes. Held at XU's Schiff Family Conference Center.

XU and Episcopal Retirement Services will offer back to back conferences devoted to dementia care at XU's Cintas Center: "Refresh Your Soul" for caregivers (March 13) and the "Dementia Care Summit" (March 14). Attend one or both. ERS's annual conference for caretakers of people with dementia will feature bestselling author John O'Leary. For an additional $30, attend lunch with O'Leary and speaker Loretta Anne Woodward Veney. Tickets $59-$89.

Xavier University's Cintas Center will host the 18th annual awards dinner for Su Casa, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Southwest Ohio that is celebrating its 20th year anniversary. Stand with Su Casa as it celebrates this milestone. The evening will begin with a raffle and cash bar (dinner includes complimentary wine). The award program will recognize community leaders who are making a difference in the lives of the greater Hispanic/Latino community. A tango performance will round out the evening.

Party with Su Casa at Cintas Center after the Annual Awards Dinner. DJ Pablo Rocha will provide the music. Su Casa will buy your first drink. It's all for a good cause. Admission is free for those who purchase dinner tickets -- for the after party only, admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Presentation Ministries will hold its annual Bible Institute on Xavier University's campus from July 21-28. This year's theme: "God's Love and Light Lead the Way! Do not walk in darkness, share the joy!" 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, and 4-day seminars; weekend seminar; evening programs; Thursday youth day; more. Many presentations have a charismatic approach. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr will celebrate Mass July 23 at 2:30; Father Niby Kannai will celebrate a Mass and healing service at 7:30 pm July 25; Bishop Joseph…

All-day seminar sponsored by Presentation Ministries at XU's Gallagher Theater: "There is only one enemy, Satan. Seek the truth given to us through our baptism into Christ Jesus." Mass, talks, more. Come as part of the Bible Institute or come for the day. There is no set fee; pay as you can. For information call (513) 922-0923.

The St. John Bosco Youth Group will present a musical based on the Book of Tobit at XU's Gallagher Theater as part of the 31st annual Presentation Ministries Bible Institute -- all welcome for the performance. Many young people take part in this production; they are talented, enthusiastic, and committed to Christ, and they invite all to their production.

Dan DeMatte will present a day-long program, "The Word of the Lord in Action in Our Lives." A nationally known speaker and youth minister, DeMatte challenges young men and women to live lives of "radical holiness." No set fee; pay what you can afford. For teens 13-19. One adult chaperone required for every 10 teens; registrants need to indicate the name of their chaperone. Parental consent forms must be received by July 22.  

Theologian and author Dr. Edward Sri will be the keynote speaker, and Ruah Woods will introduce the first release of ROOTED: Theology of the Body K-12 curriculum. Dr. Sri will present "Encountering God's Pathway to Virtue, Friendship, and Lasting Love." The evening also features Father Ethan Moore, Father Tom Wray, Tina Ramundo, and Ruah Woods leaders. Held at the Schiff Conference and Banquet Center. Register online at: https://ruahwoods.wufoo.com/forms/w1dx3iz80w8zygu/  

Fundraiser for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Internationally acclaimed author Amy Herman, author of "Visual Intelligence" and creator of The Art of Visual Perception will present a morning training session in her art-based method of learning to see clearly and communicate accurately. Amy has trained professionals at the CIA, FBI, DOJ, Scotland Yard, the Secret Service, the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, and many others. Tickets are $100 person or $50/each for groups of 10 or more. Held…

An annual tradition, this event features live music and more than 20 vendor selling fair trade and locally produced crafts, foods, clothing, and more. Held in the Gallagher Student Center. For information email [email protected].

Nationally known calligrapher Diane von Arx, a contributor to the first illuminated Bible commissioned from top calligraphers in 500 years, will present "Special Treatment Illuminations for the Saint John’s Bible," a free talk about her contributions to the Wisdom Books in the Saint John's Bible. XU's volume of the Wisdom books, the latest in the library's acquisition of the limited-edition, seven-volume set, will be on display at the talk along with a display of  tools, quills, and inks. A Q&A will follow.…

19th annual Awards Dinner. 6 p.m.: reception, raffle, cash bar; 7 p.m.: dinner, entertainment, awards; 9 p.m.: DJ and dancing. To be held at Cintas Center; reserve tickets by April 12 at link.

July 20-27. The 32nd annual Bible Institute will include a weekend of workshops and liturgies; one-, two, three- and four-day weekday seminars seminars; a Friday youth day led by Nathanael Egan and Co., a musical play based on the story of Esther; healing services, Masses, confession, music, and an introduction to the Guadalupe Bible College. Many of the sessions are of particular interest to those with a Charismatic spirituality, including a four-day seminar on how to teach the Bible in "the power…

In "Big Hunger," author Andrew Fisher argues that many anti-hunger advocates miss an essential element of the problem: economic inequality driven by low wages. Join Catholic Charities and other local leaders addressing poverty in  for a book presentation at XU's Cintas Center. Reserve online at the link.  

Professor Hele Alvare will be the keynote speaker at the annual banquet, "A Call to Arms... and A Call to Love." A professor of law atet eGeorge Mason University's Antonin Scalia School of Law, Alvare is an advisor to the USCCB, the founder of WomenSpeakforThemselves.com, and the author of several books including "The Conscience of the Institution" and "Breaking Through: Catholic Women Speak for Themselves." Her most recent book s "Putting Children's Interests First in U.S. Family Law and Policy: With…