Janesville parish presents Fr. Barron's "Catholicism" documentary

St. John Vianney Parish in Janesville will be presenting Catholicism, a groundbreaking documentary series and study program with Fr. Robert Barron that is being released by Word On Fire in the fall.

The 10-week series begins on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m., and takes viewers around the world in 15 countries. This is a series for those who want to build a better understanding of the impact and meaning the Catholic faith continues to have throughout the world.

Catholicism illustrates the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith in an epic media experience. Through his journeys, Father Barron will explain what Catholics believe and why -- using art, architecture, literature, music, and all the riches of the Catholic tradition to tell a visually arresting and inspiring story. It may be one of the most ambitious productions ever to promote the Catholic faith to the world.

"In looking at the modern challenges and opportunities facing the Church, I felt an urgency to come up with a creative and constructive response to remind people of the richness and good news that Catholic tradition brings people," said Father Barron.

"What I didn't realize at first is how far our travels would take us. We'll log more miles than St. Paul on his apostolic mission, I hope without the shipwreck."

Father Barron is a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and is considered to be one of the leading Catholic evangelists of our time. To listen to more of Father Barron check out www.wordonfire.org

For more information, call the parish office at 608-752-8708, or to register visit www.sjv.org

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