CDC Spiritual Connection August 2024 with Dr. Paul Lipowski

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Spiritual Connection August 2024
with Guest Host Dr. Paul Lipowski

Embodying the Franciscan Spirit of At-One-Ment

Paul Lipowski, a native of Toronto currently living in Deer Park, IL, brings extensive expertise and a deep commitment to Franciscan values and is currently the Chief Charism Officer at the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement at Graymoor. With a background spanning Franciscan theology, religious education, strategic planning, recruitment, and nonprofit management.  Paul holds master’s degrees in Pastoral Studies and Bible and Contemporary World studies and a Doctorate in Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership, along with certifications in Change Leadership and HR Management. He also serves as a lecturer at Holy Family University and has a consulting firm, VirtuteDuce, LLC.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Paul is actively involved in volunteer work, including coaching youth ice hockey, lacrosse, and playing polo. He is supported by his wonderful family, of three kids and wife Kathy.  Paul's dedication to Franciscan values draws him to the amazing and transformative work of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement!

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About Spiritual Connection: On the first Friday of each month, a featured speaker will lead a 30-minute virtual discussion. Spiritual Connection provides CDC members a brief opportunity to get inspired by topics with a faith-based twist - and to decompress from your busy schedules!

The content will be spiritual in nature, but topics are not necessarily about fundraising, although they certainly may be relevant to development. They may include a current event, a devotional piece, tips about health, a passage from a book, etc.—it is really up to the speaker to decide!

Speakers will introduce a topic in which they are passionate, and lead participants through a 10-15-minute presentation or talk, followed by a facilitated discussion on their topic with the entire group.

We hope participants will feel a little sense of renewal after the 30 minutes, fresh in their thoughts, connected to this community, and looking forward to next month’s Spiritual Connection.