July 8, 2005

Marriage seminar to be held on July 16
at Indiana Black Expo

By Mary Ann Wyand

For the first time in the 35-year history of Indiana Black Expo, the archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry will present an educational seminar to help married couples strengthen their relationship.

“Beyond Bliss: The Real Deal on Black Marriage” will be presented by Andrew and Terri Lyke of Lyke to Lyke Consultants in Chicago at 7 p.m. on July 16 in Room 105 of the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Father Kenneth Taylor, director of the archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry and pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis, said the marriage enrichment seminar is free with admission to Indiana Black Expo.

“The Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis has been involved with Indiana Black Expo from the beginning,” Father Taylor said. “Each year, there would be an exhibit booth to not only provide information on the Catholic faith, but also to provide information on the Catholic schools and agencies that serve the African-American community of Indianapolis.

“This year, as Black Expo celebrates its 35th anniversary, the archdiocese is adding a new feature to its Black Expo presence,” he said. “This year will see the inauguration of the Catholic Church’s Black Expo seminar.”

Andrew and Terri Lyke have been involved in marriage ministry for the African-American Catholic community of Chicago since 1982.

He is the coordinator of Marriage Ministry for the Archdiocese of Chicago and a member of the national advisory council of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

As part of a team of married couples and clergy, they have prepared thousands of engaged couples for married life through marriage enrichment and preparation programs in the Chicago area.

The Lykes have presented speeches, workshops, retreats and seminars on marriage and family issues to Church, community and business audiences. They also have appeared on television programs and written articles for several publications.

(For more information about Indiana Black Expo programs and activities from July 7-17 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, log on to indianablackexpo.com.) †

 

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