Want to meet with others to discuss and learn more about the Theology
of the Body? Check here to find out if there are any in your area
or learn how to start your own! Below is a listing of study groups in the United States and Canada who gather to read and
discuss the Theology of the Body, Love and Responsibility and other
related writings. For more information on starting a study group of your own visit www.tobia.info.
Alabama
Birmingham When: Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Fridays Where: Love and Responsibility home discussion group Details: Current book : Encyclical "God is Love" We are a small group that unpacks the popes' teachings on relationships, love, marriage and sexuality. Having studied Pope John Paul II's book "Love and Responsibility" and other books/CDs about the Theology of the Body, we are currently reading Benedict XVI's encyclical "God is Love." Contact: Questions? Contact Claudia Franco at 205-678-2472.
California
Berkeley When: every other Tuesday evening from 7:30-9pm, during the school term (Sept. through Dec. and Feb. through May) Location: Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (just north of UC Berkeley) Details: We are reading the text of John Paul II's theology of the body "Man and Woman He Created Them." Contact: Ed Hopfner at 510-883-2071 or Email:
Colorado
Pueblo When: Call for details (719-240-1480 or 719-251-1694) Where: Sharing with two parish congregations, St. Francis and St. Leander. Details: Studying and viewing the "Created and Redeemed" DVD series by Christopher West. Contact: John or Francis Gutierrez Email:
Florida
Gainesville When: Wednesdays at 7:30pm Where: individual homes - e-mail for latest
information Details: We cover 1-2 audiences of the Theology of the Body per week. Contact: Joan Scott at
Georgia
Atlanta Contact: Beth
Illinois
Chicago When: The 4th or 5th Friday of every month at 7 p.m. Where: Saint Mary of the Angels, 1850 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL Details: Reading the text of the Theology of the Body Contact: Noreen Byrne Email:
Website: http://www.stmarysyoungadults.org/programs/index.html
Greater Chicago area Contact: Catherine Phone: 219-614-7195 Email:
Website: www.taborlife.org
Maryland
Baltimore When: Thursdays, 6:30 pm optional dinner, 7:30 pm discussion Where: Church of the Crucifixion, 100 Scott Ave, Glen Burnie, MD Details: We go through 2-3 audiences a week Contact: Richard Legendre
Email:
Website: www.BaltimoreCatholic.com/tob/
Minnesota
Minneapolis/St. Paul Details: We are studying John Paul II’s “Love & Responsibility” (the precursor to the Theology of the Body) starting October 2012. For efficiency, we read independently beforehand to prepare, but then read out loud during the study group to "catch" more and to keep our questions in context. Contact:Jen Messing at 612-518-5490 Email:
Dallas When: 1st Sunday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Details: Meeting for the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team (TOBET) see www.tobet.org Contact: Monica Email:
Phone: 972-849-6543
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