June 19 - 22, 2024
The Omni Las Colinas Hotel is located about 9 miles from Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) and 10 miles from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) in the Irving Business District overlooking Lake Carolyn. Transportation to and from the airport is available through Taxi, Uber or Lyft.
Overnight accommodations are available at the rate of $229 per night, plus tax, cut-off date is Tuesday, May 28, 2024, after that rooms will be available at the prevailing rate. To make your reservation, go to: Omni Las Colinas Hotel or call (972) 556-0800 (mention St. Vincent de Paul meeting).
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2024 SVdP South Central Regional Meeting attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ using Company ID 99311682. Discount valid for travel 6/17/2024 to 6/24/2024.
2024 South Central Regional Meeting 2024 South Central Regional Meeting - Printable Agenda.pdf
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024Formation Training Day
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Sister Consuelo Tovar, DC (National Associate Director of Formation), James Davis (Regional Spiritual Advisor), Cindy Estrada (Dallas Vincentian Support) and Lalo Rodela (El Paso Vincentian and National Formation Team Member) invite you to Innovative and Integrated Bilingual Formator and Spiritual Advisor Formation at the Regional meeting in Dallas.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ozanam Formator & Presenter Training
This will be a four-part program on Formator/Presenter; Formation and building Ozanam teams for Councils and Districts. This day will include:• a refresher for established Formators and Presenters• training for new Formators and Presenters• time for deepening our understanding of our roles and responsibilities.• advancement of current Presenters who wish to become Formators.• Teams in Spanish and in English will have a chance to meet each other, go through orientation to content, tools, and technology together.• Formator focus on recruiting, building, managing and coaching Ozanam Orientation teams.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Formación de formador y presentador de Ozanam (español)
Este será un programa de cuatro partes sobre Formador/Presentador; Formación y construcción de equipos Ozanam para Consejos y Distritos. Este día incluirá:• un repaso para formadores y presentadores establecidos• formación para nuevos Formadores y Presentadores• tiempo para profundizar nuestra comprensión de nuestros roles y responsabilidades.• avance de los Presentadores actuales que deseen convertirse en Formadores.• Los equipos en español y en inglés tendrán la oportunidad de conocerse y recibir juntos orientación sobre contenidos, herramientas y tecnología.• Formador enfocado en reclutar, construir, gestionar y entrenar equipos de Orientación Ozanam.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Hospitality Break
12:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spiritual Reflection & Lunch - Fr. Milton Ryan
Fr. Milton Ryan, C.M., has served as Pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas since 2018 and notes with almost a sense of wonder that his faith journey and his path to the priesthood started in that very place more than 40 years ago.A year after converting to Catholicism in his 20’s, he entered the seminary and began working toward becoming a Vincentian priest. Early on, he said his conviction was tested with a seminary trip to a poor community in Juarez, Mexico, across the border from San Antonio. The work was harrowing and dirty, digging latrines and anything else that was needed to serve the poor there.Fr. Milton was ordained in Perryville, MO, in 1991 and served at parishes in Missouri, Illinois, and Colorado before landing at Holy Trinity, where it began for him.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Hospitality Break
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner on your own - Local Dining Options:
Omni Las Colinas Hotel has on-site dining at the LRH Restaurant & Bar, open for lunch & dinner 11 AM - 11 PM; The Lakehouse Waterfront Lounge; and Flossie's, open for breakfast 7 AM - 10 AM
Nearby Dining Available: Cielito Mexican Flavors ($) open 4 PM- 10 PM, .1 miles; Cork & Pig Tavern Las Colinas ($$) Gastropub, wood-fired pizza, American Cuisine, open 11 AM - 10 PM, .2 miles; Italian Cafe ($$) open 10:30 AM - 10 PM, .2 miles; Pacific Table ($$) Seafood open 11 AM - 10 PM, .2 miles; Hugo's Invitados ($$) Mexican open 11 AM - 10 PM, .2 miles; Yard House ($$) American Cuisine, open 11 AM - 11:30 PM, .6 miles
Full List of Dining Options in Irving, Texas: https://www.irvingtexas.com/restaurants/
Thursday, June 20, 2024Spiritual Advisors Training Day
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Spiritual Reflection with Deacon Kory Killgo & Breakfast
Deacon Kory Killgo and his wife Sherie are members of the Vincentian Conference at Mary Immaculate Parish in Farmers Branch. He also serves as the assistant spiritual advisor for the Dallas Council. A native Dallasite, Kory grew up in southern Dallas County and attended Rice University in Houston, earning degrees in psychology and music. However, most of his workaday career was spent in banking; he retired in 2022 after 27 years with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Kory was received into the Church in 1991 and ordained to the diaconate in 2002. He and Sherie have been married 32 years and live in Coppell, where he serves the community of St. Ann Parish. They have an adult son and daughter.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spiritual Advisor Training - Integrated English & Spanish
Thursday will be an integrated Spiritual Advisor Training and Formation Workshop with opportunities for Bi-lingual and mono-lingual Spanish training and Formation Sessions. This day will include:• Dimensions of Vincentian Formation.• Spiritual Advisor roles and responsibilities in supporting the journey to holiness.• Participants will become familiar with the resources and tools available to promote spirituality and create a reflective environment.• Leadership formation around Vincentian Discernment and building cultures of Consensus.• Establish contemplative space for community building and sharing.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Entrenamiento de asesor espiritual (español)
El jueves habrá un taller integrado de capacitación y formación de asesores espirituales con oportunidades para sesiones de formación y capacitación en español bilingüe y monolingüe. Este día incluirá:• Dimensiones de la formación vicentina.• Funciones y responsabilidades del asesor espiritual para apoyar el camino hacia la santidad.• Los participantes se familiarizarán con los recursos y herramientas disponibles para promover la espiritualidad y crear un ambiente reflexivo.• Formación de liderazgo en torno al Discernimiento Vicenciano y la construcción de culturas de Consenso.• Establecer un espacio contemplativo para construir y compartir comunidad.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Hospitality Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mass - Fr. Jacob Dankasa presiding
Born in Nigeria, the fifth in a family of seven. He was ordained a Catholic priest on July 17, 2004, for the Catholic diocese of Kafanchan, Nigeria. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Urbaniana University, Rome and bachelor’s in Theology from the University of Jos, Nigeria. After his ordination, he served in pastoral roles in several parishes and held multiple administrative positions in my diocese in Nigeria, including a pastor of a parish, diocesan director of communications and diocesan chancellor. He is currently serving the Diocese of Dallas.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Thursday Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception with heayy hors d'oeuvres sponsored by the National Foundation Board & the Ozanam Legacy Society.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration with Praise & Worship Music
Friday, June 22, 2024Regional Meeting
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Morning Mass & Spiritual Reflection - Bishop Greg Kelly, presiding
Bishop Greg Kelly is a native of Iowa and grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He studied for the priesthood in Holy Trinity Seminary at the University of Dallas in Irving and was ordained to the priesthood in 1982. He served as parochial vicar at All Saints in Dallas, Chaplain at the University of Dallas in Irving; and pastor at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in McKinney. He was ordained as Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas, February 11, 2016 and resides at Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome
Mike Pazzaglini, National Vice President, South Central RegionMichael Pazzaglini, National Vice President, South Central Region, and former Executive Director for the Diocesan Council of Dallas, Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Michael was a program director with the IBM Corporation in Austin, Texas, and recently retired after a successful career spanning 35 years. He brings with him extensive experiences in hi-tech development, project, process, and people management. Pazzaglini has a master’s degree in computer science and has completed the Institute of Managerial Leadership program. As an active member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul since 1997, he has served as president of the Society’s Diocesan Council of Austin. He currently serves as the strategic goal leader on communications for the national council, which is focused on marketing, brand recognition and effective communications for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Keynote Presentation: Jeff Schiefelbein, Undivided Life
Jeff is a culture expert and nationally recognized motivational speaker with a passion for human formation and innovation. Jeff earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas A&M University. During college, Jeff developed and launched the nation’s largest college safe-ride program to reduce drunk driving, CARPOOL. Jeff lives in Irving, Texas, with his wife and their seven kids.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Formation & Spirituality, Deacon Kory Killgo
Deacon Kory Killgo and his wife Sherie are members of the Vincentian Conference at Mary Immaculate Parish in Farmers Branch. He also serves as the assistant spiritual advisor for the Dallas Council.A native Dallasite, Kory grew up in southern Dallas County and attended Rice University in Houston, earning degrees in psychology and music. However, most of his workaday career was spent in banking; he retired in 2022 after 27 years with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.Kory was received into the Church in 1991 and ordained to the diaconate in 2002. He and Sherie have been married 32 years and live in Coppell, where he serves the community of St. Ann Parish. They have an adult son and daughter.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Home Visits (Spanish)
Cindy EstradaComo Visitar y Abogar Por Nuestras Familias En Necesidad (Home Visit Workshop session In Spanish)Nuestra regla nos llama a hacer visitas domiciliarias en el Espíritu Vicentino, pues desde que el Beato Federico fundó la Sociedad la visita domiciliaria ha sido el corazón de nuestro ministerio. ¿Pero cómo se ve la visita “ideal”? ¿Como puedo yo, como Vicentino, mejorar la manera que apoyo y abogo por una familia que visito? Acompáñennos mientras discutimos todos los elementos esenciales para una buena visita y intercambiemos herramientas y técnicas de como mejor abogar por nuestras familias.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Dealing with Change
Jeff Schiefelbein, Undivided Life
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Visit SVdP Dallas Pharmacy
The first freestanding charitable pharmacy in Texas, SVdP Dallas Pharmacy provides free medication to uninsured patients in need with household incomes at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Over 300K prescriptions have been dispensed since inception and 7000 unique patients served. Come see this small but mighty special work of the Diocesan Council of Dallas that is serving cities throughout the state of Texas – we even have a robotic dispensary!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Visit SVdP Dallas Thrift Store
Our Thrift Store has served the Dallas area for over 15 years and generates over $3M in sales annually while providing gainful employment to over 60 people. Proceeds from our sales go to the Diocesan Council of Dallas for distribution back to the conferences to help care for our neighbors in need in North Texas.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Historical Workshop, Ralph Middlecamp
Ralph is currently the Vice President of the International Council General, formerly served as the National Council President for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, his term ended September 30, 2023. Ralph is a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Conference in Madison, Wisconsin. He served as the executive director and CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the District Council of Madison from 1999 until his retirement July 31, 2017. He began his career with the Society in 1987 as a store general manager. During his 30-year tenure, the number of stores increased to seven, and he developed the Center for Vincentian Charity. Ralph is married to Dr. Cathy Hurt Middlecamp, who is on the faculty of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Advancing Along the Vincentian Pathway
Sr. Consuelo Tovar & Formation TeamJoin us for a session to deepen our Spirituality and Servant Leadership through Vincentian Discernment and Apostolic Reflection, Take this opportunity for intercultural spiritual growth and enrichment.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Learn more about CHRISTUS Health
Yaziri Orrostieta, Associate in MarketingCome learn about CHRISTUS Health, a Catholic not-for-profit health system made up of more than 600 centers, including hospitals, clinics and urgent care centers in our two states of Texas and Louisiana as well as New Mexico.
3:30 PM - 10:00 PM Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals (7:05PM)
Catch a baseball game with the World Champion Texas Rangers as they play against the Kansas City Royals. Deadline for tickets is April 25th, so book now! Limited tickets may be available later on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bus departs at 3:30 PM (For multiple tickets, click "Add")(Dinner On Your Own, See Options Below)
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Visit the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Visit the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a private tour and visit to the gift store; next stop at Klyde Warren Park for dinner at the food trucks and take a stroll in the park.Bus departs at 4:00 PM, and returns to the Omni at 7:00 PM(For multiple tickets, click "Add")
Dinner on your own before the game options:
Texas Live https://texas-live.com/eat-and-drink
Globe Life Field https://www.mlb.com/rangers/ballpark/concessions
Gates open 1.5 hours before the 7:05 pm game start time.
Saturday, June 22, 2024Regional Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Spiritual Retreat - Bishop Duca, Bishop of Baton Rouge
Michael Gerard Duca, a native of Dallas, Texas, was ordained a priest on April 29, 1978, for the Diocese of Dallas. On December 20, 2004, was conferred the Title of Reverend Monsignor. He was called to the order of bishop on April 1, 2008, for service in North Louisiana. On May 19, 2008, he was ordained and installed as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Shreveport. On June 26, 2018, he was appointed as Bishop-designate for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. His installation was held on August 24, 2018.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM National Update, Ryan Carney, Chief Advancement Officer
Ryan Carney joined the National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul as its Chief Advancement Officer in February 2021. He graduated with a degree in Business from Saint Louis University. Ryan’s experience with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul began in 2007 working at the St. Louis Council as their first grant writer. During his time at the St. Louis Council, Ryan held a number of positions including development, formation, training, and programs. Ryan has been an involved Vincentian at both the Conference and Council level. He has a passion for the SVdP mission, and believes it is one of the most important apostolates of the Church. He enjoys building up the Society and providing resources to Vincentians to serve our neighbors in need. Ryan currently lives in St. Louis with his wife, Debra, and their four children, Clara, Mary Kate, Finn, and Jack.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Vision SVdP Listening Sessions
Attendees will be divided into 5 groups for roundtable discussions.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Vision SVdP Listening Sessions - Next Steps
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Hospitality Break
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Regional Update
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Vigil Mass - Bishop Duca, presiding
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner Gala
Entertainment by "Divine Comedy," based in Dallas. Award-winning comedy group, builds their show around audience suggestions & participation, the Art of Improvisation! Voted "Best Comedy Club" and name "Best Entertainment Experience in Texas."“Whether it's for a small group or an audience of 2000+, Divine Comedy knows how to keep a crowd entertained. This group of talented improvisers has received praise from both church groups and professional groups alike for their particular brand of interactive and clean comedy.” (divinecomedyimprov.com)
Arriving Early? Staying Late? There are so many things to do in Downtown Dallas, check this link: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Products-g55711-a_contentId.1172079563018016+268263253-Dallas_Texas.html
Workshop Speaker/Presenter Bios
To view Workshop Presenter Bios, click: 2024 SCRegionalSpeakerBios.pdf
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Cancellations: Cancellations available up till June 1, with a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds after June 1, 2024
