HARRISBURG - A Day of Renewal will be held Sept. 21 at the Cardinal Keeler Center, 4800 Union Deposit Road.
The Rev. Bill McCarthy, the presenter, is described by the Rev. Francis Karwacki, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel as a "Spirit-filled priest and a gifted author, teacher, and evangelist."
McCarthy, who was ordained a priest in Rome, has served in the Archdiocese of Hartford, Conn., and as a retreat director in the Diocese of Norwich. He is now a member of the Holy Apostles Community and co-founder and co-director of "My Father's House" Spiritual Life and Retreat Center in Moodus, Conn.
McCarthy has been curate, pastor and spiritual leader in the ecumenical, Cursillo, charismatic, Marriage Encounter and Marian movements within the Church. He has spoken at parish missions and parishes throughout the U.S. and Canada.
McCarthy has authored many Catholic books, including "The Our Father," "The Joy of Being Catholic" and "A Personal Relationship With Jesus." His many articles are available at www.myfathershouse.com such as "Baptism in the Spirit: Our New Life in Christ."
Those interested in attending may call Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel at 339-1031 and request a registration form or go on ine with the Diocese of Harrisburg, www.hbgdiocese.org, and click on Catholic Organizations, then Charismatic, then registration form and print a form to send in.
