When:     LAUDATE 2010 will be held Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 17.  Please arrive between 6-6:30 PM on Monday evening. The program ends Thursday afternoon at 6:00 PM.

What:     A four day, 3 night intensive experience for youth involved or seeking to be involved as music ministers in Catholic parishes or campus ministries. Participants will interact with peers from around the archdiocese, honing their musical skills in a particular area (voice, keyboard, guitar, brass, winds, percussion or strings) and learning principles of liturgy and music ministry. They will participate in a variety of forms of liturgical prayer, engage in dialogue with local liturgical experts, and enjoy social activities.

Where:   Bergamo Retreat Center in Dayton, OH.
Get directions here.

Cost:      Early registration (by April 30): $325 p/person or
                                        $310 p/person for parish groups of 3 or more

Late registration (after May 1):$350 p/person or
                                         $330 p/person for parish groups of 3 or more

See Registration page for scholarship information
Cost Includes meals, but dinner is not served on Monday evening or on Thursday before departure.

Parents:  We encourage parents and family members to attend the Closing Vespers on Thursday June 17th at 5 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Chapel next door to the retreat center.

Contact:  For more information, please contact 
Karen Kane, Worship Office, 513-421-3131 x2670   OR
Bob Wurzelbacher, Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, 513-421-3131 x2742