Convocation Overview
Proclaim the Word
The Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York
A Celebration of Catechesis in the
Archdiocese of New York
Here are some practical points about the Catechetical Convocation 2009 and the Westchester County Center that may help make your visit more enjoyable.
Hours:
- Doors open at 9:00am and the final prayer service will finish at approximately 4:30 pm.
- Schedule:
- 9:00am: Gathering/Welcome
- 9:30am: Mass with Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan
- 11:45 – 12:45: Session 1 Workshops
- 1:10 – 2:10: Session 2 Workshops
- 2:30 – 3:30: Session 3 Workshops
- 11:00 – 2:30: Exhibits in the Exhibit Hall
- 11:30 – 2:30: Lunch available
- 3:45 – 4:15: Closing Prayer Celebration
Travel Information:
- Driving Directions to the Westchester County Center are available from their website.
- Other means of transportation are available from our Transportation Information Flyer.
- Parking is available close to Center. In County Center Lots, the fee is $ 4 per car.
Ticketing Information:
- Check out the Convocation Registration Information Page
Security Measures:
- Be prepared to have purses, bags, briefcases, etc. searched on entering.
No Smoking:
- Entire Center is smoke and alcohol free.
Accessibility:
- There are special entrances and bathroom facilities which accommodate wheelchairs.
- There is an elevator.
- Greeters will be outside at the front entrance to welcome and direct you.
- Here is a Map of the Convocation at the Westchester County Center Center
Exhibits:
- Exhibit booths will open in the morning after mass.
Refreshments and Lunch:
- Coffee will be available in the morning once you enter the main hall. Go to the atrium at the far right or downstairs to the Exhibit Hall.
- Food is not allowed to be brought into the Center. There are concession stands open for lunch or you may pre-purchase a boxed lunch. For more information, see our Lunch at the Convocation web page.
Sponsored by: Catechetical Office of the Archdiocese of New York. For more information please contact Maureen McKew, communications@nyfaithformation.org
