Convert Class
Aug
1
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Convert Class

Are you thinking about converting to the Catholic Church (or coming back to the Church after some time away)? Are you a recent convert or revert who wants to learn more about the reasons for our faith?

Bill Baaki is a convert to the Catholic Church, husband, father, and lawyer who shares his study of Church history and doctrine in this unique class on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am in the Martyrs Bookstore.

Session 1 - May 2, 2026:

"That they may all be one" - understanding Christ's call to each one of us

Session 2 - June 13, 2026:

"On this rock" - understanding the role of the papacy

Session 3 - August 1, 2026:

"Behold your Mother" - understanding the role of Mary

Session 4 - September 5, 2026:

"This is my Body" - understanding the Sacraments

Session 5 - October 3, 2026:

"Blessed are you" - understanding the role of the Saints and our Christian call to holiness

RSVP to billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815

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Convert Class
Sep
5
Featured Event

Convert Class

Are you thinking about converting to the Catholic Church (or coming back to the Church after some time away)? Are you a recent convert or revert who wants to learn more about the reasons for our faith?

Bill Baaki is a convert to the Catholic Church, husband, father, and lawyer who shares his study of Church history and doctrine in this unique class on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am in the Martyrs Bookstore.

Session 1 - May 2, 2026:

"That they may all be one" - understanding Christ's call to each one of us

Session 2 - June 13, 2026:

"On this rock" - understanding the role of the papacy

Session 3 - August 1, 2026:

"Behold your Mother" - understanding the role of Mary

Session 4 - September 5, 2026:

"This is my Body" - understanding the Sacraments

Session 5 - October 3, 2026:

"Blessed are you" - understanding the role of the Saints and our Christian call to holiness

RSVP to billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815

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Convert Class
Oct
3
Featured Event

Convert Class

Are you thinking about converting to the Catholic Church (or coming back to the Church after some time away)? Are you a recent convert or revert who wants to learn more about the reasons for our faith?

Bill Baaki is a convert to the Catholic Church, husband, father, and lawyer who shares his study of Church history and doctrine in this unique class on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am in the Martyrs Bookstore.

Session 1 - May 2, 2026:

"That they may all be one" - understanding Christ's call to each one of us

Session 2 - June 13, 2026:

"On this rock" - understanding the role of the papacy

Session 3 - August 1, 2026:

"Behold your Mother" - understanding the role of Mary

Session 4 - September 5, 2026:

"This is my Body" - understanding the Sacraments

Session 5 - October 3, 2026:

"Blessed are you" - understanding the role of the Saints and our Christian call to holiness

RSVP to billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815

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Women's Recollection
Jun
20
Featured Event

Women's Recollection

Friday, June 19, 2026

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. -- Men's Recollection in the St. Kateri Chapel (exposition and adoration, meditation by Fr. Tom Morrette, examination of conscience, opportunity for confessions, talk by lay member of Opus Dei). Ladies and families invited for informal fellowship gathering in the Visitors Center during and after men's recollection (pizza and drinks).

Saturday, June 20, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -- Women's Recollection in the St. Kateri Chapel (exposition and adoration, meditation by Fr. Tom Morrette, examination of conscience, opportunity for confessions, talk by lay member of Opus Dei). Opportunity to attend 11:00 a.m. Mass in the Coliseum.

Pass the hat donation to cover costs appreciated. Recollections at the Shrine are an apostolate of local cooperators of Opus Dei open to anyone interested in attending.

Please RSVP to Bill Baaki via email billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815.

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Men's Recollection
Jun
19
Featured Event

Men's Recollection

Friday, June 19, 2026

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. -- Men's Recollection in the St. Kateri Chapel (exposition and adoration, meditation by Fr. Tom Morrette, examination of conscience, opportunity for confessions, talk by lay member of Opus Dei). Ladies and families invited for informal fellowship gathering in the Visitors Center during and after men's recollection (pizza and drinks).

Saturday, June 20, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -- Women's Recollection in the St. Kateri Chapel (exposition and adoration, meditation by Fr. Tom Morrette, examination of conscience, opportunity for confessions, talk by lay member of Opus Dei). Opportunity to attend 11:00 a.m. Mass in the Coliseum.

Pass the hat donation to cover costs appreciated. Recollections at the Shrine are an apostolate of local cooperators of Opus Dei open to anyone interested in attending.

Please RSVP to Bill Baaki via email billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815.

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Convert Class
Jun
13
Featured Event

Convert Class

Are you thinking about converting to the Catholic Church (or coming back to the Church after some time away)? Are you a recent convert or revert who wants to learn more about the reasons for our faith?

Bill Baaki is a convert to the Catholic Church, husband, father, and lawyer who shares his study of Church history and doctrine in this unique class on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am in the Martyrs Bookstore.

Session 1 - May 2, 2026:

"That they may all be one" - understanding Christ's call to each one of us

Session 2 - June 13, 2026:

"On this rock" - understanding the role of the papacy

Session 3 - August 1, 2026:

"Behold your Mother" - understanding the role of Mary

Session 4 - September 5, 2026:

"This is my Body" - understanding the Sacraments

Session 5 - October 3, 2026:

"Blessed are you" - understanding the role of the Saints and our Christian call to holiness

RSVP to billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815

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