NORWOOD PARK — The Chicago chapter of the Thomas Merton Society will host an all-day event commemorating the 100th birthday of the American Catholic writer, monk, poet and social activist.
The celebration will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 31, at the Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 W. Fullerton Parkway, and feature talks by Vaughn Fayle, of Antonianum University in Italy; Judith Valente, an author and journalist; Pauline Viviano, of Loyola University Chicago; and Shawn Storer of the Catholic Peace Fellowship.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and include lunch. Reservations are required.
For more information, call Mike Brennan, the coordinator of the Norwood Park-based Chicago chapter, at 773-447-3989 or email cc.itms@gmail.com.
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