History of The Catholic Charismatic Renewal
History of The Catholic Charismatic Renewal
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Prayer Group in the Swanson's Home Begins
Prayer Group in the Swanson's Home Begins
In 1965, Jack and Karen Swanson started a Charismatic Prayer Group at their home in Oconomowoc, WI
In 1965, Jack and Karen Swanson started a Charismatic Prayer Group at their home in Oconomowoc, WI
The Duquesne Weekend
The Duquesne Weekend
The worldwide movement of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal began at what is now referred to as the Duquesne Weekend. In February of 1967, a small group of Catholic college students from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA attended a retreat at the Ark and the Dove a retreat center in nearby Gibsonia, PA.
The worldwide movement of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal began at what is now referred to as the Duquesne Weekend. In February of 1967, a small group of Catholic college students from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA attended a retreat at the Ark and the Dove a retreat center in nearby Gibsonia, PA.
During that weekend, the Holy Spirit ignited the participants and poured out numerous charisms upon them. Refreshed and renewed they began to spread the grace of "baptism in the Holy Spirit."
During that weekend, the Holy Spirit ignited the participants and poured out numerous charisms upon them. Refreshed and renewed they began to spread the grace of "baptism in the Holy Spirit."
You can learn more about the Duquesne Weekend and the Ark and the Dove by visiting thearkandthedoveworldwide.org
You can learn more about the Duquesne Weekend and the Ark and the Dove by visiting thearkandthedoveworldwide.org
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Begins in Milwaukee
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Begins in Milwaukee
Following the 1967 Duquesne Weekend prayer groups began to spring up all over the country. Milwaukee was no different. The first prayer groups met at St. Benedict’s Abbey in Benet Lake, WI under the impetus of Fr. Henry Nurre, OSB.
Following the 1967 Duquesne Weekend prayer groups began to spring up all over the country. Milwaukee was no different. The first prayer groups met at St. Benedict’s Abbey in Benet Lake, WI under the impetus of Fr. Henry Nurre, OSB.
The Renewal Grows
The Renewal Grows
Many prayer groups and covenant communities begin including:
Many prayer groups and covenant communities begin including:
St. Stephen's (OFM Capuchin Affiliated Group)
St. Mary's, Kenosha
Spanish Speaking Group at Jose Gutierrez's Home (1970)
Student Group at UWM led by Fr. Ken Metz. (1971)
Spirit of God & Holy Family Covenant Communities Begin (1975)
St. Alphonsus, Greendale
Spirit Weekends
Spirit Weekends
Throughout the 1970's Sr. Barbara Nimm, RSM and Rick Brown hosted "Spirit Weekends," monthly days of renewal in Milwaukee.
Throughout the 1970's Sr. Barbara Nimm, RSM and Rick Brown hosted "Spirit Weekends," monthly days of renewal in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Leadership Team Forms
Milwaukee Leadership Team Forms
In 1977, a leadership committee (known today as "the discerners) formed to coordinate events and provide guidance to prayer groups.
In 1977, a leadership committee (known today as "the discerners) formed to coordinate events and provide guidance to prayer groups.
More Milwaukee CCR History Coming Soon!
More Milwaukee CCR History Coming Soon!
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