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Detained: Stories of Immigration Detention
Roosevelt University Gage Gallery 425 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesA long-term documentary project by Greg Constantine, featuring large-scale panoramas of detention centers around the country as well as accounts drawn from audio recordings taken from individuals who were detained...
More than a Catholic Voice
Diocese of Joliet Blanchette Center 16555 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL, United StatesPart of the Diocese of Joliet, Lunch & Learn series. Our vote is also our witness to the world. Join us as we reflect on how to continue forming our...
XIV Annual Posada: Seeking Immigration Reform
101 West Congress Parkway / Ida B. Wells Parkway Chicago, IL, United StatesWalk and pray in solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers who — as the Holy Family sought a place to stay — are seeking legislative shelter, “Posada.” Meet at...
Arise Chicago Faith-Labor-Action Breakfast
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 2260 S. Grove St., Chicago, IL, United States8:00am Breakfast 8:30am Program Operating Engineers Local 399 Hall - 2260 S. Grove Ave. in Chicago (one-fourth block west of Canal and one block south of Cermak - free parking)...
Brightness of Noon, Part II
St. Damian Parish 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, IL, United StatesPart of the Archdiocese of Chicago series, "Exploring Immigration Issues Through Film and Discussion," this acclaimed two-part documentary challenges us to ask: Who are we when our country refuses to provide refuge...
Who is Dayani Cristal?
St. Clement Church 642 W. Deming Place, ChicagoPart of the Archdiocese of Chicago series, "Exploring Immigration Issues Through Film and Discussion," tells the story of a migrant who found himself in the deadly stretch of desert known...
One Border One Body
Our Lady of Perpetual Hope 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL, United StatesPart of the Archdiocese of Chicago series, "Exploring Immigration Issues Through Film and Discussion," tells the story of an annual liturgy on the American/Mexican border that unites people beyond political...
Beyond Borders
Ascension Parish 801 S. East Ave., Oak Park, IL, United StatesPart of the Archdiocese of Chicago series, "Exploring Immigration Issues Through Film and Discussion," examines US policy decisions that triggered the rise of undocumented immigration and explores the under-reported lives of...
Who is Dayani Cristal?
St. Mary Parish 1012 Lake St., Evanston, IL, United StatesPart of the Archdiocese of Chicago series, "Exploring Immigration Issues Through Film and Discussion," tells the story of a migrant who found himself in the deadly stretch of desert known...
Who is Dayani Cristal?
St. Michael Parish 14327 Highland Ave., Orland Park, IL, United StatesPart of the Archdiocese of Chicago series, "Exploring Immigration Issues Through Film and Discussion," tells the story of a migrant who found himself in the deadly stretch of desert known...
Brightness of Noon, Part II
St. Teresa of Avila Parish 1033 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesPart of the Archdiocese of Chicago series, "Exploring Immigration Issues Through Film and Discussion," this acclaimed two-part documentary challenges us to ask: Who are we when our country refuses to provide refuge...
Faith-Based Responses to the Violence in Chicago
Catholic Theological Union 5416 South Cornell St., Chicago, IL, United States3:00 pm -- Mass presided by Fr. Dave Kelly CPPS: Executive Director of the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation 4:00 pm -- Panel presentation with: Phil Andrew: Director of Violence...
Posada
Assumption Parish 323 W. Illinois St., Chicago, IL, United StatesPart of the Archdiocese of Chicago series, "Exploring Immigration Issues Through Film and Discussion," tells the stories of unaccompanied immigrant children, drawing a parallel between their journeys and the traditional Mexican...
Renewal
Winnetka Congregational Church 725 Pine St., Winnetka, IL, United StatesPart of the Five Films, One Focus series, What Connects Us? This documentary focuses on stories from the religious environmental movement. Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and Muslim faith communities answer the...
Harvesting Hope in Panama: The Prophetic Witness of the Indigenous Ngabe People
DePaul University Student Center 2250 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesFeaturing Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald CM, Missionary in Panama since 2007.
Posada
St. Christopher Parish 4130 W. 147th St., Midlothian, IL, United StatesPart of the Archdiocese of Chicago series, "Exploring Immigration Issues Through Film and Discussion," tells the stories of unaccompanied immigrant children, drawing a parallel between their journeys and the traditional Mexican...
Bread for the World Regional Webinar
Receive help and encouragement to participate in the 2020 Offering of Letters, which will focus on improving global and domestic nutrition. Hosted by Nicole and Zach Schmidt. To learn more...
Bread for the World Regional Webinar
Receive help and encouragement to participate in the 2020 Offering of Letters, which will focus on improving global and domestic nutrition. Hosted by Nicole and Zach Schmidt. To learn more...
Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story
Loyola University Water Tower Campus, Regents Hall Lewis Towers 111 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL, United StatesFilm includes archival photographs and film footage plus interviews with Martin Sheen, Cornell West, Joan Chittiser, Jim Wallis and many others. Screening followed by discussion with the writer and producer,...
From Victim to Fighting Violence: A Catholic Community Response to Violence and Conflict.
The Union League Club of Chicago 65 W. Jackson St., Chicago, IL, United StatesA First Friday Club Chicago event featuring Phil Andrew, Director of Violence Prevention for the Archdiocese of Chicago and former Special Agent for the FBI. ...
Feminism and Islam
Muslim Education Center 8601 N. Menard St., Morton Grove, IL, United StatesFeaturing Dr. Celine Ibrahim, an accomplished scholar, author, chaplain, lecturer, teacher and consultant. She is widely published on academic forums and her contributions to enhancing cultural and religious literacy have...
The African American Experience in the Northshore
Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United StatesDino Robinson, founder of the Shorefront Legacy Center, will present the history of the black community in the Northshore of Chicago. The event includes a tour of the Shorefront Legacy...
After Parkland
Regal Webster Place 11 1471 W. Webster Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesTells the story of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 that killed 17 people and launched a nationwide student movement. Weaving together candid, in-depth interviews, vérité...
We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dominican University Lund Auditorium 7900 W. Division St., River Forest, IL, United StatesFeaturing Damien Sneed. Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., We Shall Overcome is a joyful celebration of music traditions from civil rights activists, interwoven...
How to Be an Antiracist
Northwestern University Rebecca Crown Center 633 Clark St., Evanston, IL, United StatesFeaturing Ibram Kendi, author of Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America (2016) and How to be an Antiracist (2019) When the first Black president...
A Night at the Races
De La Salle Institute 3434 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, United StatesCelebrate and support the mission of the Br. David Darst Center at our annual fundraiser, A Night at the Races! Join us for a fun night of competition as we...
The Catholic Vote and the 2020 Election
Catholic Theological Union 5416 South Cornell St., Chicago, IL, United StatesFeaturing John Gehring, Director of Faith in Public Life, as well as a writer for Commonweal, the National Catholic Reporter, and the Religion News Service. He is also the author...
Guns in Our Community? Why You Should Care
Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Rd., Northfield, IL, United StatesThirty years after one the nation’s first school shooters opened fire in Hubbard Woods, the subject of guns remains a topic of importance for our community and for our nation....
Going Green Matters
Michigan Shores Club 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesGo Green Wilmette’s premier environmental fair draws more than 1,400 participants from twenty communities. The theme this year is “Trees: Back To Our Roots.” Explore more than 80 exhibits on the...
Intersections of Privilege and Color
Diocese of Joliet Blanchette Center 16555 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL, United StatesPart of the Diocese of Joliet, Lunch & Learn series. As leaders in our community, we will reflect on our privilege and our responsibility to stand in solidarity with each...
The Sultan and the Saint
Winnetka Congregational Church 725 Pine St., Winnetka, IL, United StatesPart of the Five Films, One Focus series, What Connects Us? This film tells the story of two men of faith, Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt, who...
ACDVO Network All Parish Meeting
St. John of the Cross Parish 5005 S Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL, United StatesArchdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach Featuring: Fr. Charles Dahm, O.P.: ACDVO News Speaker: Jessica Caccavallo, MSW, LSW on Teen Relationships Committee Chairs: Activity updates CDC Dating Matters Curriculum...
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
Evanston Township High School 1600 Dodge St., Evanston, IL, United StatesFeaturing Robin DiAngelo, Ph.D., University of Washington education professor and author of 2018 New York Times bestselling book "White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About...
ICDI Art Exhibit & Sale
Morgan Park Academy Art Gallery 2153 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL, United StatesA unique selection of art representing immigrants, benefiting the Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants. Refreshments included. Parking lot entrance off 112th St.
The Refugee Experience
Howard Area Community Center 7648 N Paulina St., Chicago, IL, United StatesDo you work with students from refugee backgrounds? Are you looking for ways to help them gain confidence in their new life in the U.S.? At this training, Helen Sweitzer...
ReImagining Restorative Justice in Will County
Lewis University, St. Charles Borromeo Hall 101 N. Airport Rd., Romeoville, IL, United StatesSpeakers from local restorative justice centers will share their inspiration and strategies for growing the presence of restorative justice in the Chicago area. For more information, contact Edith Avila Olea:...
Care of Creation
Living Word Center 800 N. Fernandez Ave. B, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesPart of the Intersection of Racism, Immigration and Care of Creation discussion series, sponsored by the Sisters of the Living Word, Fr. Stephen Mitten SJ, will lead a discussion on...
ACDVO 4th Annual Benefit Gala: Churches Say No to Domestic Violence
The Diplomat West 681 W. North Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United StatesDinner, Awards, Silent Auction, Raffle, Dancing Sponsored by The Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach Contact: gala.acdvo@gmail.com
Engaging Outside One’s Faith: Perspectives from Within the Abrahamic Tent
Catholic Theological Union 5416 South Cornell St., Chicago, IL, United StatesIn Good Faith: Jews, Christians and Muslims sharing perspectives on issues that matter to our faith communities and our world. While each member of a family may live a unique...
Exodus World Services Celebration of Hope
Drury Lane 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United StatesCelebrate life-changing connections between refugees and volunteers.
Good Friday Walk for Justice
Join us as we walk together to reflect, pray, proclaim and celebrate the many ways that Hope Rises in Courageous Community. Gather at the corner of Michigan and Ida B....
Rise Up and Walk: Catholicism and Health Care Across the Globe
DePaul University Student Center 2250 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Catholic Church is perhaps the largest provider of health care in the world. From sophisticated Catholic hospital systems to small rural clinics, the Church continues the legacy of healing...
Taking Care of Our Earth – What Our Sacred Texts Teach
Winnetka Congregational Church 725 Pine St., Winnetka, IL, United StatesA panel discussion of various religious leaders moderated by Rev. Brian Sauder, President and Executive Director of Faith in Place. The panelists will include: Dianne Bergant CSA PhD Professor of...
Ignatian Volunteer Corps 2020 Evening of Gratitude
Misericordia Home 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesMass, Reception & Awards Program
Fiesta Gala
Hilton Orrington Hotel IL, United StatesAnnual fundraiser for Solidarity Bridge. Honored guest: Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago 2020 Solidarity Bridge Recipient: St. Nicholas Parish Special Recognition: St. Clement, Holy Name Cathedral, St. Mary Evanston,...
CTU Blessed are the Peacemakers Trustee Dinner
Palmer House Hotel 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL, United StatesRev. Mark R. Francis, CSV, President and the Board of Trustees of Catholic Theological Union invite you to reserve the evening for a special celebration honoring Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, M....
The Plight of the Middle East
Diocese of Joliet Blanchette Center 16555 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL, United StatesPart of the Diocese of Joliet, Lunch & Learn series, join us as we learn about the complex struggles of our brothers and sisters in the Middle East. How can...
Race Against Hate
Floyd Long Field EvanstonOn Father’s Day each June, the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate brings together thousands of people from all over Chicagoland to run and walk in unity against racial hatred...
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together
A Family Action Network (FAN) virtual event featuring Heather McGhee and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. “Why can’t we have nice things?” This is the question that Heather McGhee asks at...
What Can Your Parish Can Do about Domestic Violence and Teen Dating Violence?
A presentation organized by the Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach, featuring Fr. Charles Dahm, O.P. and the ACDVO Education team. This one-hour online seminar will provide essential background knowledge needed...
Rise Up and Walk: Catholicism and Health Care across the Globe
A virtual conference organized by DePaul University's Center for World Catholicism & Intercultural Theology (CWCIT) that will address some of the most pressing issues facing Catholic health care providers around...
Becoming an Uprising: Active Nonviolence and Christian Peacebuilding
DePaul University Student Center 2250 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom White Supremacy Toward Liberation: Building Shared Analysis to Transform Institutions
St. Paul and the Redeemer Episcopal Church 4945 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis dynamic workshop explores a power analysis of white supremacy and systemic racism in the United States. In this intensive workshop, participants become a learning cohort through...
Viator Village Dinner
Maggiano's in Schaumburg 1901 E Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJoin Us! Sunday, June 11, for our annual spring dinner - newly renamed Viator Village Dinner to reflect the international, interfaith "village" of staff, volunteers and donors that surrounds our participants. It is...
2023 Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate
Floyd Long Field EvanstonYWCA Evanston/North Shore is proud to present the 23rd Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate. Each year, Race Against Hate, one of the largest events of its kind in...
Arise Chicago’s Faith-Labor-Action Breakfast
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 2260 S. Grove St., Chicago, IL, United StatesKeynote Speaker Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson Transformational Power Award Portillo’s Production Workers Prophetic Leadership Award Fr. Dominic Grassi
Public Health Panel on Food Insecurity and Justice: Food Justice is Social Justice
Dominican University 7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL, United StatesLeading experts in the fields of public health, education, and nutrition & dietetic sciences present a panel discussion exploring the topics of access to food, food insecurity, justice and equity...
Solito: Home, Identity and the Immigrant Experience
Dominican University 7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL, United StatesFeaturing Javier Zamora shares the story of his harrowing journey to the US as an unaccompanied nine-year-old. Memoirist, poet, and speaker Javier Zamora believes that immigrants must keep ownership of...
Courageous Conversations Simone Campbell, SSS and Bernadine Karge, OP
Dominican University 7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL, United StatesCourageous conversations happen when commitments to justice and advocacy are lived out in daily lives. Join us for a special conversation between Sister Simone Campbell (of Nuns on the Bus)...
Gregory Boyle, SJ: Forgive Everyone Everything
Dominican University 7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL, United StatesGregory Boyle is the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. Father Boyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times-bestseller Tattoos on the...
Dr. Tameka Ellington: Black Hair in a White World
Dominican University 7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL, United StatesNational Day of Racial Healing Dr. Tameka is CEO and Founder of Dr. Tameka Ellington Enterprises, a personal, professional, and spiritual wellness company. She is a speaker, internationally acclaimed and...
Solidarity Bridge: Celebrating 25 Years
Sheraton Grand Riverwalk 301 E. North Water St., Chicago, IL, United StatesOur 25th Anniversary Fiesta will be a very special occasion as we celebrate the impact of Solidarity Bridge and strengthen our vision for the future. The evening will include special...
Ignatian Spirituality Project — 25th Anniversary Event –“Company of Grace: The Power of Sacred Stories”
Wintrust Grand Banking Hall 231 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe'll be wrapping up our 25th anniversary with a celebration to remember! Join us in Chicago in person for an inspiring evening of fellowship, storytelling, and memory-making with the ISP...