First Friday Club of Greater Akron - November 5, 2021- Bishop Milan Lach

532 West Market Street,Akron OH 44303

05 November, 2021

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Join us on November 5 to hear Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, is the fifth and current bishop of the Eparchy of Parma. Join us on November 5 to hear Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, is the fifth and current bishop of the Eparchy of Parma. Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, is the fifth and current bishop of the Eparchy of Parma. He was born Nov. 18, 1973, in Kezmarok, Czechoslovakia, in present-day Slovakia. From 1992 to 1995, he attended the Greek Catholic Theological Faculty of Prešov, Slovakia; in 1995, he entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Trnava, Slovakia. After studies in the theological faculty of the University of Trnava (1997-2001), Bishop Milan Chautur, CSsR, of Kosice ordained him a priest for the Society of Jesus in Kosice, Slovakia, July 1, 2001. From 2001 to 2003, he worked at the Center of Spirituality East-West of Michal Lacko in Kosice. He was superior of the same center, from 2009 to 2011. In addition to administering the center and organizing its conference, he established the center’s library fund. He began his studies at the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome in 2004, and he earned a doctorate in 2009. While in Rome, he served as the spiritual director at the Pontifical Collegium “Russicum” and as an assistant chaplain of the Federation of Scouts of Europe. Since 2010, he served as a member of the Council of Rectors for the theological journal, “Verba Theologica.” He also taught theology for one semester at the Catholic university in Kosice. Within his Jesuit community, he served as a provincial counselor as of Dec. 30, 2009, and as a delegate for the formation of Jesuit scholastics as of Jan. 1, 2012. Pope Francis appointed him auxiliary bishop of Presov April 19, 2013. He was ordained to the episcopacy June 1, 2013, in Ľutina, Slovakia. Since 2016, he has been a visitor of the seminaries and Eastern-rite colleges in Rome for the Vatican’s Congregation for Eastern Churches. Pope Francis appointed Bishop Lach apostolic administrator sede vacante of Parma June 24, 2017. About a year later, Pope Francis appointed him the fifth bishop of Parma June 1, 2018. He was enthroned at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma June 30, 2018. He is the youngest, as well as the first European-born bishop of Parma. Who are we ? The First Friday Club of Greater Akron (FFCGA) was founded in Akron, Ohio, in August, 1999. Its purpose is to bring the best Catholic thinkers, teachers, and leaders to Akron on a monthly basis to promote a better understanding of the significant issues impacting church, family, work, and community life. The luncheon series is in its eleventh year and consistently draws an average of 200 to 250 people from Summit County and surrounding counties. It is also intended to be a community service and all interested in the topics are invited to attend. What we do ? The First Friday Club of Greater Akron, through a monthly luncheon speaker series, provides a broad base of knowledge of Catholic thought and teachings on the spiritual, theological, moral, and social issues of our time. We offer an opportunity for the Catholic community and guests to integrate the principles of our faith into everyday life and work. (Mission Statement). For further information, please call 330.535.7668.