On February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, a different presenter will discuss the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) pastoral letter on racism issued last November. A different presenter each week will discuss the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) pastoral letter on racism issued last November. For details contact Jo Ann Bednar...

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On February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, a different presenter will discuss the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) pastoral letter on racism issued last November. For details contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit stpetersloop.org.

The next presentation of the Chicago Benedictine Oblates annual lecture series will feature Christine Schenk, CSJ. Christine is the author of the award-winning book, Crispina and Her Sisters, which explores the visual imagery found on burial artifacts of prominent early Christian women. It carefully situates the tomb art within the cultural context of customary Roman...

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On February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, a different presenter will discuss the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) pastoral letter on racism issued last November. A different presenter each week will discuss the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) pastoral letter on racism issued last November. For details contact Jo Ann Bednar...

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On the third Tuesday of each month, in an effort to best serve our grassroots and and equip them as anti-hunger advocates, we host a conference call and webinar. This month, Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, will discuss the 2019 Offering of Letters: Better Nutrition, Better Tomorrow.

The guest speaker will Cristobal Cavazos, co-founder of Immigrant Solidarity DuPage, who will explain the symbolic link between the monarch butterfly’s migration and Latino immigrant solidarity. Cristobal Cavazos is a co-founder of Immigrant Solidarity DuPage, the largest Latino advocacy organization in Chicago’s western suburbs. Its mission is to educate, unite and mobilize the community around the rights...

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A special exhibit that shows, through powerful documentary photography, that the issues of the civil rights movement are still deeply relevant today. Forty-six large-format photographs tell the stories of seminal moments in history from the March on Washington (1963) to Robert Kennedy’s presidential campaign (1968). Among the images are emotional portraits of heroes both known...

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Inspirational Love and Your Just Desserts! Enjoy a variety of desserts from the sweet table while three professional actors perform a selection of material (short stories, comedic essays, poetry and other works). Free will offering. Registration is necessary. RSVP by Feb. 15 to: mmei@slw.org or online at www.slw.org or call 847-577-5972.

Parkland, Florida school shooting Survivor David Hogg, peace activist Henry Cervantes and founder of the advocacy group Sisterhood, Gwen Baxter, explore the causes of and solutions to community violence. Learn grassroots strategies to make a positive impact in your own backyard. Moderated by Laura Washington of the Chicago Sun-Times and ABC-7. Community Partners: Archdiocese of Chicago Violence...

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Featuring Dr. Daniel Graff, Director of the Higgins Labor Program at The University of Notre Dame Center for Social Concern. His research, teaching, and advocacy focuses on issues related to race, labor, housing, and citizenship. Dr. Graff will be joined by representatives from ARISE Chicago, an interfaith coalition advocating for worker rights, who will share their firsthand...

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A panel discussion featuring David Hogg, Parkland student and co-founder of "March for Our Lives."

An interactive discussion about the historical legacy and impact of African American Muslims in the United States. Light refreshments provided. Featuring Harriet Lewis, Inner City Action Network (IMAM) Senior Director and Hind Makki, Interfaith & Anti-Racism Educator Questions? Email mccinterfaithteam@gmail.com

Pipeline is a tale about hope and second chances. Synopsis Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher, is committed to her students, but desperate to give her only son, Omari, opportunities her students will never have. When a controversial incident at his private school threatens to get him expelled, Nya must confront his rage and...

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On February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, a different presenter will discuss the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) pastoral letter on racism issued last November. A different presenter each week will discuss the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) pastoral letter on racism issued last November. For details contact Jo Ann Bednar...

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You are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 27th from 2:00-3:00 pm (Central) for an online conversation with Professor Ed Maibach from George Mason University's Center for Climate Communication. Dr. Maibach, who has been at the forefront of polling and messaging on climate change will discuss: How the faith community is vital to inspire effective climate...

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2019 Augustus Tolton Annual Lecture, featuring Dr. Stacy Davis, Professor of Religious Studies at  St. Mary's College RSVP at: ctu.edu/events

This event will be webcast live on WOLA’s website 3:00-5:00 ET/2:00-4:00 CT On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Illicitly produced synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and its analogues are playing an increasing role in this crisis, with fatal overdoses attributed to such drugs soaring from less than 3,000 in 2012...

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“Living the Change” explores solutions to the global crises we face today—solutions any of us can implement—through the inspiring stories of people pioneering change in their own lives and in their communities in order to live in a sustainable and regenerative way. From forest gardens to composting toilets, community supported agriculture to timebanking, “Living the...

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The Ignatian Solidarity Network will examine the current realities of migration during ISN’s first annual Virtual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. The virtual Teach-In is free and will take place live. Virtually join the Ignatian family across the U.S. for dynamic speakers, prayer, virtual networking, and shared reflection opportunities as we explore the realities of migration—both on the...

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“The Devil We Know” is the story of how one synthetic chemical, used to make Teflon products, contaminated a West Virginia community. But new research hints at a much  broader problem: Nearly all Americans are affected by exposure to non-stick chemicals in food, drinking water, and consumer products, yet there is very little oversight of...

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Following international river conservationist, Mark Angelo, “RiverBlue” spans the globe to infiltrate one of the world’s most pollutive industries, fashion. Narrated by actor and clean water advocate Jason Priestley, this groundbreaking documentary examines the destruction of our rivers, the effects on humanity, and the solutions inspiring hope for a sustainable future. Through harsh chemical manufacturing...

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Join us for Mardi Gras 2019, our signature fundraising event of the year! Enjoy an evening rich with conversation, laughter, and fellowship! Silent Auction - Dinner - Live Auction LIVE BAND! Swing on the dance floor to the music of Glenn Miller - Benny Goodman - Artie Shaw Proceeds support student service outreach that springs from...

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Renowned photographer James Balog (prominently featured in “Chasing Ice”) uses his camera to reveal how environmental change is affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Following the four classical elements—air, earth, fire and water—to frame his journey, Balog explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, coal mining, and the changes in the air we breathe. He takes...

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The Paris Agreement was monumental in uniting all nations in the fight against climate change. With the United States’ withdrawal from the agreement, citizens around the country are taking matters into their own hands. “Paris to Pittsburgh” explores the very real social and economic impacts of climate change-fueled disasters and features voices from local leaders...

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The Paris Agreement was monumental in uniting all nations in the fight against climate change. With the United States’ withdrawal from the agreement, citizens around the country are taking matters into their own hands. “Paris to Pittsburgh” explores the very real social and economic impacts of climate change-fueled disasters and features voices from local leaders...

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Meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world’s environmental threats—found right in their own backyards—while navigating the doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence. Youth ages 9–13+ are encouraged to take a journey with these inspiring teens as they prepare their projects for the largest convening of...

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Renowned photographer James Balog (prominently featured in “Chasing Ice”) uses his camera to reveal how environmental change is affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Following the four classical elements—air, earth, fire and water—to frame his journey, Balog explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, coal mining, and the changes in the air we breathe. He takes...

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Renowned photographer James Balog (prominently featured in “Chasing Ice”) uses his camera to reveal how environmental change is affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Following the four classical elements—air, earth, fire and water—to frame his journey, Balog explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, coal mining, and the changes in the air we breathe. He takes...

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Renowned photographer James Balog (prominently featured in “Chasing Ice”) uses his camera to reveal how environmental change is affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Following the four classical elements—air, earth, fire and water—to frame his journey, Balog explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, coal mining, and the changes in the air we breathe. He takes...

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The Paris Agreement was monumental in uniting all nations in the fight against climate change. With the United States’ withdrawal from the agreement, citizens around the country are taking matters into their own hands. “Paris to Pittsburgh” explores the very real social and economic impacts of climate change-fueled disasters and features voices from local leaders...

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Good food, great company. (The best life has to offer) Leadership development opportunities. (Build that resume) Community development. (Change the world for the better) Questions? Contact 847-441-5760 or info@ntmalliance.org

“Living the Change” explores solutions to the global crises we face today—solutions any of us can implement—through the inspiring stories of people pioneering change in their own lives and in their communities in order to live in a sustainable and regenerative way. From forest gardens to composting toilets, community supported agriculture to timebanking, “Living the...

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“Sea of Hope” is a stunningly filmed action adventure documentary that follows ocean legend Sylvia Earle, renowned underwater National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry, and writer Max Kennedy. Joined by their crew of teenage aquanauts, the team embarks on a year-long quest to deploy science and photography to inspire President Obama to establish new Blue Parks...

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From the Ashes” captures Americans in communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry and what its future should be under the Trump Administration. From Appalachia to the West's Powder River Basin, the film goes beyond the rhetoric of the "war on coal" to present compelling and often heartbreaking...

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Following international river conservationist, Mark Angelo, “RiverBlue” spans the globe to infiltrate one of the world’s most pollutive industries, fashion. Narrated by actor and clean water advocate Jason Priestley, this groundbreaking documentary examines the destruction of our rivers, the effects on humanity, and the solutions inspiring hope for a sustainable future. Through harsh chemical manufacturing...

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From the Ashes” captures Americans in communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry and what its future should be under the Trump Administration. From Appalachia to the West's Powder River Basin, the film goes beyond the rhetoric of the "war on coal" to present compelling and often heartbreaking...

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Renowned photographer James Balog (prominently featured in “Chasing Ice”) uses his camera to reveal how environmental change is affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Following the four classical elements—air, earth, fire and water—to frame his journey, Balog explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, coal mining, and the changes in the air we breathe. He takes...

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A free One Earth Festival Event. The Paris Agreement was monumental in uniting all nations in the fight against climate change. With the United States’ withdrawal from the agreement, citizens around the country are taking matters into their own hands. “Paris to Pittsburgh” explores the social and economic impacts of climate change-fueled disasters and features...

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The Paris Agreement was monumental in uniting all nations in the fight against climate change. With the United States’ withdrawal from the agreement, citizens around the country are taking matters into their own hands. “Paris to Pittsburgh” explores the very real social and economic impacts of climate change-fueled disasters and features voices from local leaders...

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Renowned photographer James Balog (prominently featured in “Chasing Ice”) uses his camera to reveal how environmental change is affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Following the four classical elements—air, earth, fire and water—to frame his journey, Balog explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, coal mining, and the changes in the air we breathe. He takes...

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Following international river conservationist, Mark Angelo, “RiverBlue” spans the globe to infiltrate one of the world’s most pollutive industries, fashion. Narrated by actor and clean water advocate Jason Priestley, this groundbreaking documentary examines the destruction of our rivers, the effects on humanity, and the solutions inspiring hope for a sustainable future. Through harsh chemical manufacturing...

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Part of the Diocese of Joliet's Justice & Peace Office, "Lunch & Learn Series," featuring Kevin J. Smith, President of Ethos Logos Investments.

Featuring LaReine-Marie Mosely, SND, PhD. Envisioning intercultural ways of being means growing into what it truly means to be a community of equals. We begin with ourselves and allow these values to infuse every dimension of our conscious and unconscious lives so we can come together to embrace our past and present and move into...

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There has been a statistical increase in anti-Semitic incidents across the United States in recent years. As with many things, we see in the news, it is easy to think "it doesn't happen here in suburban Chicago." A recent event involving a youth sports team from the North Shore shows anti-Semitism can happen anywhere and...

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OPTION FOR THE POOR: Engaging the Social Tradition This biennial conference sponsored by the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame will explore how Catholic social tradition can engage academics and practitioners in the challenges of the most marginalized and vulnerable people in societies today, as well as how the development and impact of...

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How Do We Measure Up? A Report Card on Health Care for "the least of these our brethren” Featuring Kristi Kirschner, MD The Affordable Care Act attempted to address some of the most egregious inequities in our health care system, but how have the most vulnerable members of our society fared? We are still a...

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Offered by Love Outreach Center. Continental breakfast at 9:00 am. Training from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Preregister by emailing loveoutreachtc@yahoo.com or by calling Pastor Esther Holiday at 815-651-8564.    

You are cordially invited to a fundraiser for the Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants (ICDI) Tour the mansion and see one of the world's finest collections of restored antique Automatic Music Machines. Enjoy a concert by award-winning R. Jelani Eddington on the world's largest restored Theater Pipe Organ. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and sweets in the...

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Human Fraternity: Implications of a Ground-Breaking Document for Christian-Muslim Relations On February 4, 2019 / 29 Jumada 1 1440, Pope Francis and Shaykh al-Azhar Ahmed el-Tayeb made history in Abu Dhabi. They signed the first recorded joint statement between a Roman Pontiff and the Shaykh al-Azhar, one of the oldest and most revered institutions of...

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Celebrating the 3rd annual gala to mark the growth of their ministry for victims of domestic violence, their children and even perpetrators. Dinner, awards, silent auction, raffles & dancing!  

This event pairs National Geographic's natural history footage with an original symphony composed by Bleeding Fingers Music, performed by a live orchestra and choir. The 90 minute show highlights imagery and storytelling from 130 years of National Geographic history.

The Knowledge & Prayer Series presents: Fr. Anthony Pizzo OSA. prior provincial of the Augustinians of the Midwest, Canada and Peru Imelda Salazar from the Southwest Organizing Project on "Common Sense Immigration Reform -- a Political and Practical Perspective"  

Green New Deal & Carbon Pricing...Learn how YOU can be part of the solution! Panel speakers: Cam Davis -- Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Eleanor Revelle -- Alderman 7th Ward - Evanston, League of Women Voters U.S, InChair, Climate Change Task Force Mike Zanillo -- Illinois State Coordinator, Citizen's Climate Lobby Jennifer Linton -- Chair,...

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A community conversation on the US Conference of Catholic Bishops document of racism, "Open Wide Our Hearts" issued in November, 2018. Panelists will include: Donna Grimes - U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Kandice Harris -- Workers Center for Racial Justice, Chicago Nephalie Lesperance -- IPS Dual Degree Student: Master of Arts in Social Justice and...

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Featuring Andrew McKinley (Central American University, San Salvador) who will address the work of mercy known as "admonishing the sinner" as it relates to the fight against metal mining in El Salvador: In March 2017, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban metal mining, safeguarding its natural resources and its people’s health. Leading...

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Featuring Professor Dani Filc, Ben Gurion University Dr. Filc will provide insight on the April 9th Israeli elections and the unique nature of Israel’s political parties & coalitions. Dr. Filc serves as a Professor in the Department of Politics and Government at Ben Gurion University in Israel. He is also the co -founder of Standing Together, a...

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6:30 PM Check-In/Reception - 7:15 PM Dinner/Program Please join us in celebrating the transformative relationships between refugees and volunteers! You’ll hear stories of connections all along the refugee highway, as volunteers embrace refugees with dignity, respect and compassion. We look forward to an inspiring evening together! Dinner is complimentary. Reservations required. Adults only please. An opportunity will be provided to make a gift in support of...

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A morning of prayer, formation, and networking to unite people in Catholic Social Teaching and its commitment to serve our neighbors, especially those living in need. Join Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki to learn how to live out the call to charity and social justice – as individual believers and as members of larger communities. Who...

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Parish human concerns committee members, respect life committee members, St. Vincent de Paul Conferences, and all those interested in this Gospel ministry are invited to this morning of formation and networking. Registration Deadline is Wednesday, March 27 at 5 pm For more information, please contact Rob Shelledy, Director Dignity of the Human Person, at 414-758-2286...

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Join us for a series of panels and breakout sessions about the dire peace issues plaguing our world. Speakers will include: Kathy Kelly, Jehan Hakim, Natasha Erskine, Kevin Martin, Nan Kim, Vincent Emanuele, Robert Naiman, Paul Street, Rachel Elfant They will focus issuses such as: climate change, the Middle East conflict, the Korean peace process,...

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Tattoos on the Heart book discussion.

Join us for “Seasons of HOPE,” the 2019 Hands of Peace Chicago Benefit empowering Israeli, Palestinian and American youth as leaders of change. Experience a moving evening of connection and conversation with the young people whose lives are being transformed by their Hands of Peace journey. Bring friends and family to learn about Hands of...

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Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, will share how compassion, kindness, and kinship are the tools to fight despair and decrease marginalization. Through his stories and parables, all will be reminded that no life is less valuable than another.

Featuring Michael Lee, Associate Professor of Theology at Fordham University. Born in Miami, FL of Puerto Rican parents, he holds graduate degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Lee joined the Fordham faculty in 2004 and teaches courses in Roman Catholic theology, liberation theologies, Latin American and Latino/a theologies, Christology,...

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A special screening with filmmaker Martin Doblmeier. The film explores the life and legacy of Howard Thurman, a grandson of slaves, who provided spiritual foundation for the civil rights movement and inspired many of its leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson and John Lewis.

An interfaith conference rooted teach-in & cafe conversation on gun violence prevention. Engage on "Cafe Conversations" with practitioners of gun violence prevention. 3 learning tracks: Public Policy, Public Health & Urban Ministry Continental breakfast at 8:30 am FREE for groups of 5 or more that pre-register Free childcare for children 2 - 12

Meet at the corner of Michigan & Congress at noon.

5:30 pm - Mass 6:30 pm - Awards Program The Madonna della Strata Award -- Old St. Patrick's Church Outreach The Ignatian Spirituality Award -- Fr. Rick McGurn SJ Ignatian Volunteer Corps. Service Partner -- Madonna Mission Dinner reception to follow in the Lois Gates Courtyard Room Please respond by April 19  

Featuring the speaker, Amira Hass, who draws on 30 years of experience as an Israeli journalist and analyst who has achieved unparalleled immersion in Palestinian communities in the West Bank and Gaza. In 1989 she joined the Israeli daily newspaper, Haaretz and has been its correspondent for the Occupied Palestinian Territories since 1993. She has...

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Featuring Richard Rothstein, an American historian and academic. His research focuses on the history of segregation in the United States with regards to educationand housing. His most recent work is The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America whichexplores Rothstein's contention that racial housing segregation is in fact the result of government policy, both federal, state, and local. The book...

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In 2017, on the 50th anniversary of the Vatican's first World Day of Peace message, Pope Francis issued the groundbreaking statement, "Nonviolence: A Style of Politics for Peace." It was perhaps the Vatican's first official statement on active nonviolence, and it raises a number of important questions for the world Church: Is God nonviolent, and...

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A benefit for the Archdiocese of Chicago immigration ministry, hosted by Cardinal Blase Cupich, featuring: Awards Wine/Beer/Soda World Cuisine Buffet Multi-Ethnic Dancers RSVP by May 8th Call 312-534-8383 for tickets or more information.    

Featuring Emily Bazelon Staff writer, New York Times Magazine. Truman Capote Fellow for Creative Writing and Law, Yale Law School. Author, Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy, and the brand-new Charged. Interviewer: Geoffrey R. Stone Edward H. Levi Distinguished Service Professor of Law, University of Chicago. Former Provost,...

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Take time for an intellectual and spiritual retreat this summer. Through illuminative lectures and question and answer time, keynote seminar speaker Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, will describe characteristics of prophetic communities and the role of contemplation calling us toward the common good. Additional speakers Meghan J. Clark and Nichole M. Flores will provide theological context for the common good and practical illustrations...

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The 20th annual 5/10K run, walk, and youth mile, held every Father's Day. The event honors the legacy of Ricky Byrdsong, former Northwestern University Basketball Coach, Vice President of Affairs at Aon Corporation, and Skokie resident who was murdered by a white supremacist on July 2, 1999 while walking in his neighborhood with two of...

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The Sisters of Christian Charity are again planning another Peace Prayer event at their convent in Wilmette.  The entire prayer experience will be in the Taizé format.

For adults, children and families affected by incarceration, formerly incarcerated individuals and those wishing to express solidarity and support. Please bring your own chair. For more information, visit pvm.archchicago.org/human-dignity-solidarity/kolbe-house-jail-ministry

A webinar with Marie Dennis, Sharon Erickson Nepstad and Eli McCarthy, who will discuss efforts to deepen the understanding of and commitment to "active nonviolence" in the Catholic Church, with a particular focus on civil resistance as a key tool in promoting social justice. To register visit: register.gotowebinar.com

Supports the Greater Chicago Food Depository Opens: 7:00 am Steps Off: 8:30 am

Sr. Donna shares about she uses restorative justice to strengthen her community on the WGN program, "Extension 720" with host, Justin Kaufmann.

Part of the Diocese of Joliet, Lunch & Learn series, featuring Nancy Schramm OSF, Diocesewho works in the Office of Human Dignity as the Director of Mission Formation and Isioma Odum, who works for Faith in Place as the Energy & Climate Change Coordinator. In the midst of the present climate crisis, this day is...

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Featuring Richard Woods OP, PhD with Scott Kreher PhD, who will explore some of the outstanding achievements of the convergence of science and religion and its importance.  

Featuring speakers: Mary Meg McCarthy, Executive Director of Heartland Alliance's National Immigrant Justice Center and Sr. Maureen Jerkowski, who works with immigrant children at Maryville. The gathering will be held in the Social Hall located on the southwest corner of Granville and Glenwood.    

Young adults interested in exploring social justice issues like immigration and the refugee crisis are invited to participate in this simulation with lunch and discussion afterwards. For more information, contact Corinne Woodruff at cowoodruff@archchicago.org or Marika Svolos at msvolos@archchicago.org

A talk by Michael Rabbitt, an anti-racism workshop facilitator for Showing Up for Racial Justice, will speak about two connected topics: The two museums he toured in Montgomery, Alabama: Bryan Stevenson’s museum focused on lynchings in the United States, and the Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration. He will also review the history of...

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Sponsored by Marquette University Office for Peacemaking. Featuring keynote speaker, Rev. Séamus Finn, OMI, Chair of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility PROGRAM 4:00 p.m.         Keynote Address - Séamus Finn, OMI 4:45 p.m.        Socially Responsible Investing Panel Christopher Merker, Moderator (Marquette University – Sustainable Finance) Laura Gough, (Baird – Investment Consulting) Nadelle Grossman (Marquette University – Law...

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On September 20th, three days before the United Nations Climate Summit in New York City, young people and adults will strike all across the U.S. and the world to demand transformative action be taken to address the climate crisis. Meet at Grant Park at the intersection of S. Columbus Dr. and E. Roosevelt Rd. for...

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Panelists: U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, Illinois’s 9th Congressional District Theologian Carmen M. Nanko-Fernandez, Catholic Theological Union Attorney Irakere Picon, Illinois Business Immigration Coalition (IBIC) For more information about Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants go to www.sistersandbrothersofimmigrants.com $25 suggested donation; students with school ID – free Free parking available at Catholic Theological Union. To register, simply...

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Featuring Juan Lorenzo Hinojosa There are many things in life more important than money, among them family and health.  On the other hand, we need money, we work for it, we use it, we even might be confused and conflicted about it.  In this session, we will explore how we relate to money and  how...

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Topics will include: Gun safety Affordable housing Incarceration of persons with mental illness

Featuring keynote speaker: June Sekera who will address: The Public Economy for the Common Good: How We Can and Must Rescue Climate Policy from the Grip of the Market and the Clutches of Finance Capitalism. Also honoring Jerome McDonnell & Steve Bynam with the Pursuit of Peace Award for their work on Worldview on WBEZ....

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Cocktails, Silent Auction & Raffle, Dinner Buffet and Program ICDI supports immigrants in detention centers, children's centers, immigration court, deportation centers; helps immigrants get home to family after release and provides housing with wrap-around care for immigrants who know no one in the country.  

Featuring Emily Bazelon, staff Writer at The New York Times Magazine, Truman Capote fellow for Creative Writing and Law and Lecturer at Yale Law School. Faith in the American criminal justice system has long been contingent on the idea that there is a fair contest between two equal adversaries, the prosecution and the defense. But this...

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Featuring Linh Hoang OFM, PhD in the the Dun Scotus lecture series at Catholic Theological Union (CTU). The movement of Asian slaves between the 16th and 19th century is not well-known. Examining this history brings to mind new questions about the earliest presence of Asians in North America, the Franciscan struggle with colonialism, and the...

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Join us on WNDZ 750-AM from 8-9am on the first Wednesday of the month for Fully Alive, the monthly radio program of the Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity. Our program explores the social mission of the Catholic Church and discusses issues and themes that bring Catholic social teaching into action.

Based in Evanston, Illinois, the Juvenile Justice Initiative works to achieve humane, equitable and sustainable reforms for children and young adults in the justice system.