The Sixtieth Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Copley Hall, Georgetown UniversityOn August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was a turning point in the moral struggle and journey toward greater racial and economic justice in the United States. Civil rights, religious, and labor leaders helped organize the march, calling for...
Session 1.4 – AUSCP Zoom Discussion Series on Racism
OnlineThe program is part of the three-year strategic plan to combat racism provided by the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Anti-racism Team. All are welcome and you may invite others to join. Year 2 Task: Acknowledge and Address the Sins of Racism in our Church. Research and identify the Church’s role in upholding racist practices, historically and...
Session 2.4 – AUSCP Zoom Discussion Series on Racism
OnlineThe program is part of the three-year strategic plan to combat racism provided by the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Anti-racism Team. All are welcome and you may invite others to join. Year 2 Task: Acknowledge and Address the Sins of Racism in our Church. Research and identify the Church’s role in upholding racist practices, historically and...
OUR MISSION: LEAVENING HUMANKIND IN TODAY’S WORLD
Online United StatesThe Vatican II Documents webinar series, Our Mission: Leavening Humankind in Today's World, will restart on Wednesday, September 6 @ 4pm ET. AUSCP's 2023 Webinars regarding the Second Vatican Council through September and October will refresh our awareness and application of 5 Vatican II documents from the full 16 documents of the Council. Dr. Joseph...
We Are in This Together: Retreat for Priests
Retreat for Priests September 18-22, 2023 Msgr. Joseph DiSciacca Priests are servant leaders called to serve as pastors. Jesus modeled servant leadership for his followers, and as priests, we take direction from Jesus’s example. Ordained and united in the priesthood of Jesus Christ, we live this servant leadership through the celebration of the Sacraments, especially...
Lecture with Fr. Jim Bacik: Should the Catholic Church Ordain Women Deacons?
Lourdes University 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OhioAbout the Lecture For those of you in the Toledo area, I am giving my first lecture of this academic year on Thursday September 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Franciscan Center Theater on the campus of Lourdes University. Entitled “Should the Catholic Church Ordain Women Deacons: Pros and Cons.” The lecture will examine scriptural,...
The 2023 Synod: Historical, Theological and Practical Perspectives
Lourdes University 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OhioDear Friends and Readers: For those of you in the Toledo area, I am giving my second lecture of this academic year on Thursday November 2, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Franciscan Center Theater on the campus of Lourdes University. Entitled “The 2023 Synod: Historical, Theological and Practical Perspectives,” the lecture will concentrate on...
Immigration for Dummies: Understanding the American Immigration System
Online United StatesThis presentation will provide an overview of the history of immigration law; an overview of the different facets of the American immigration law as it is today. The webinar will address some of the most common misconceptions regarding American immigration law. There will be a short time for questions. Presented by Michael Richard: Legal Director of...
Priests Retreat 2023: Loyola Spirituality Center
In-person and via Zoom From Sunday, November 12 at 7:30 pm to Friday, November 17 after brunch Location: Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center Prior Lake, MN About The Retreat This annual retreat for priests and deacons has evolved over the years to meet the needs for silent reflection, prayer, conversation and community. It includes morning...
CLIMATE CRISIS TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE – NEEDS PARTNERSHIP WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES
Online United StatesYou are invited to a presentation on priestly leadership in a time of climate crisis presented by DR. V. RAMANATHAN a renowned scientist at the University of California San Diego and member of the Governing Council of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. This presentation will be an in-person and a zoom conference sponsored the Association...
Climate Crisis – View of a Pastor
Online United StatesTuesday, November 21, 6:30 PM Eastern Time Fr. John Grace, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in the Diocese of Richmond, Virginia, has actively involved his parishioners in implementing Laudato Si'. His parish was selected by the Catholic Climate Covenant to be featured in an upcoming video. He will be interviewed by Fr. Bernie Survil. Participants will...
What Happened at the Synod?
OnlineWhat Happened at the Synod? The Call to Dialogue on Co-responsibility and Women’s Participation in Our Church Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 3 PM Eastern Time Why show up? What is in it for me? The Synodal Synthesis calls us to “find ways to involve the clergy (deacons, priests, bishops) more actively in the synodal process...