Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM        Holy Evangelist Friary       4513 North Ashland Ave.   Chicago, Illinois 60640-5401          773-878-4521                 email- Jp2oz@aol.com                                        Website:  www.FriarJp.com                               B.A. - Seton Hall University - Psychology/Philosophy M.A. - Boston University - Counseling Psychology Master of Divinity - Liturgy/ Scripture Catholic Theological Union/University of Chicago Doctor of Ministry - Psychology/Theology University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein, IL Licensed Massage Therapist Care Through Touch Institute - Berkley, CA Certified Hypnotherapist International Association of Counselors & Therapists Certified NOVA member (National Organization of Victims Assistance) Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM is a Franciscan Priest of the Sacred Heart Province of Chicago/St.Louis. Born and raised in the New York Metro area, Friar Johnpaul is the oldest of an ltalian/Polish Catholic family. He is a former police officer who has worked as a counselor and chaplain at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center in Chicago. His work has included counseling with gang members and their families while working closely with the police gang-crimes Unit of the Chicago Police Dept. Coming from an alcoholic family himself, Friar Johnpaul has worked extensively with Adult Children of Alcoholics both in private therapy and in the 12 Step Programs. This work has brought him to minister to survivors of physical and sexual abuse both in counseling and massage therapeutic work As a follower of St. Francis of Assisi. Friar Johnpaul's love of the poor and outcasts is only surpassed by his love of the scripture. This comes through his many speaking and preaching engagements. He has lectured extensively throughout the Chicagoland area, Joliet, New York, New Jersey, Boston, Buffalo, Ohio, Florida, Michigan, Italy and on his annual study Pilgrimage to Israel. Formally the Vice President of Spiritual Life and Pastoral Counseling at Hales Franciscan High School on the south side of Chicago. Friar Johnpaul is a pastoral associate and preacher at Holy Family Parish in Inverness,  a chaplain for AGLO at Mount Carmel Church in Chicago, and now serves as chaplain for the Illinois State Police - District Chicago.

TOPICS

Topics 1.* Introduction to the New Testament 8 -12 sessions 2.* "Our Way of Life". The Gospels 4 sessions 3.* "Who Do You Say That I Am?" Images of Jesus 1 - 4 sessions 4.* "Is The World Coming To An End?" The Book of Revelation 2 - 6 sessions 5.* Learning to Love Paul & His Letters 1 - 4 sessions 6.* "Giving Birth to Christ in Our Lives" The Infancy Narratives 1 - 2 sessions 7.* "Poured Out for You" The Passion Narratives 1 -2 sessions 8.* "Our lives - The Eight Sacrament" The Sacraments 3 - 7 sessions 9.* "The History of a People" Introduction to the Old Testament 8 - 14 sessions 10.* "The Body of Christ" Church History 8 - 12 sessions 11.* "Did You Hear Me?" Communications Skills 1 - 6 sessions 12. "Welcome to the Family" Sacraments of Initiation 13. "Marriage in the Lord" Making It A Relationship for Life 14. Relationship to God, Self & Others 15. "And God Said It Was Good" Christian Sexuality 16. Spiritual Touch: Massage Workshop for Health & Healing  17. What Ever Happened to Sin? History of Morality & Reconciliation 18. Making Life Matter: Values & Happiness 19. The Shroud of Turin: Fact or Fiction 20. Self-Hypnosis: Motivation for Life 21. "Keeping Christ in Advent & Christmas 22. Creating Faith Families: Suggestions for the New Millennium 23. Spiritual Aerobics: Keeping our Faith Life Fit 24. Make Me an Instrument of Peace: Reflection on the Peace Prayer 25. A Couple's Evening: Keeping the Relationship Healthy 26-What Do Catholics Believe? The Creed.  * - The topics marked with an asterisk are 1 - 14 week sessions or courses for Adult Education, Days of Reflection, Parish Missions or Retreats. Some topics would also be appropriate for teen lectures, retreats, or days of reflection.  PARISH MISSION TOPICS: The Triptych of Love-(Advent or Anytime) Lent: No Greater Love: Reflections on the Seven Last Words  Lent #2-We Were There: Reflections from the Foot of the Cross  We Are The Body of Christ: Reflections on Eucharist (4 day parish mission) Anytime Make Me an Istrument of Your Peace:Reflections on the prayer of St.Francis RETREAT TOPICS: Men - "Warriors For The Lord" : Masculine Images in the Scriptures Women - "Who is Running the Church Anyway?" Women in Scriptures  TEEN/CONFIRMATION RETREAT Building the Kingdom MIXED RETREATS: Seven Last Words (See Lenten Mission Topics) Spiritual Aerobics: Keeping a Faith Life Fit! Thy Kingdom Come: Reflections of the Lord's Prayer Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace: Reflections on the Peace Prayer Eucharist: We are the Body of Christ