Convention Workshops
Every year, the NAM convention offers exciting workshops which challenge your convictions and ignite a curiosity towards learning more about the Maronite faith. The 2018 convention is no exception. We are proud to announce the workshop schedule listed below.
Workshops in order of schedule:
Workshop 1: To Become What We Are: The Challenge of Reuniting the Catholic and Orthodox
Chorbishop John D. Faris, St. Louis Gonzaga Maronite Church
Thursday, Jul 12: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Workshop 2: Living Our Faith - Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Crossroads Initiative
Thursday, Jul 12: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Workshop 3: Theology on Tap
- Bishop A. Elias Zaidan
- Bishop Gregory Mansour
Thursday, Jul 12: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Workshop 4: Pro-Life Panel – Current Technologies and Ethical Dilemmas
- Julie Fritsch, Director of Pro-Life Activities
- Dr. Jamie Hernandez, OB/GYN at St. Luke’s Medical Group
- Seminarian Alejandro Landin
Thursday, Jul 13: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Workshop 5: Scientific Advances and Their Impact on Health and Society
Dr. Huda Y. Zoghbi, Baylor College of Medicine
Friday, Jul 13: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop 6: Project Roots – Intishar
Office of Maronite Foundation
Friday, Jul 13: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop 7: Express Your Faith with Hip Hop
Sammy Argumaniz
Friday, Jul 13: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, Jul 13: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Workshop 8: Maronites in the US: Present and Future
- Bishop A. Elias Zaidan
- Bishop Gregory Mansour
Friday, Jul 13: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Workshop 9: How to Have a Happy Marriage
Dominick Albano
Saturday, Jul 14: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop 10: Brunch with the Cardinal
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri
Saturday, Jul 14: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm,
includes Excursion to Museum District
special Workshop feature:
Workshop 11: Commission on Lebanon and the Middle East
- His Eminence Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches
- His Excellency Gaby Issa, Ambassador of Lebanon to the United States
Saturday, Jul 14: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm