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upcoming events

We design our gatherings to equip, support, and connect local parents and caregivers as you build Christ-centered homes, navigate marriage, and pass on the faith. Browse our upcoming workshops, retreats, and family activities below.

Check out our Upcoming Events below!

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Family Fun Day at the fatima shrine

Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm
4:00 pm Sunday Mass under the pavilion

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Flourishing Family Workshop Series

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SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

 

Catholic
Grandparenting
Workshop

Our speaker, Lorene Duquin, author of The Catholic Grandparents' Handbook explains the difference between being a grandparent and a Catholic grandparent lies in viewing the role as a spiritual vocation. While all grandparents offer love and support, Catholic grandparents focus on intentionally weaving the Catholic faith, prayer, and religious traditions into their grandchildren's lives to help pass on a spiritual legacy.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2026

DRAWING
GOD

The "Drawing God" community art project is a creative initiative from the Catholic Parenting Initiative at OLV. Inspired by the book Drawing God, the project invites children and families to creatively express their faith by drawing how they see God

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SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2027

FAMILY CULTURE

COURSE

BY THE MESSY FAMILY PROJECT

The Family Culture Course is our fourth and final workshop in our Flourishing Family Workshops!  This course is designed to open parents up to God’s vision for marriage and family, and teach them the habits to transform family life. It is part marriage renewal, part parenting course, and part retreat.

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Interesting in volunteering for cpi?

We'd love to have you!  Please fill out the form and give us a little information about yourself.  We will be in touch soon.

ABOUT US

The Catholic Parenting Initiative is a five-year effort that has been funded through Lilly Endowment’s Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative. For more information on the Lilly Endowment, click here.

contact

780 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, N.Y.  14218

716-828-9633

cpi@olvcharities.org

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