In recent years the German Church has surfaced as the leader of the progressive movement within the Catholic Church. Dr. Michael Brinkschröder and Rainer Teuber present a webinar exploring how the church in that nation has moved so far forward on LGBT issues. They will also speak about the #OutInChurch movement, in which 125 LGBT […]
In light of the latest attack by a white supremacist in Buffalo, the War & Peace Discussion Group will be looking at the rise of right-wing extremism in the United States. We will be viewing a documentary produced by PBS Frontline and ProPublica called "American Insurrection", which is narrated by investigative reporter AC Thompson. Discussion to follow. […]
Presented by the Bethlehem Public Library Join Ignatian Social Justice for a webinar with Georgetown University professor Marcia Chatelain as she talks about her Pulitzer prize-winning book. In Franchise, Dr. Chatelain set out to discover the reason behind the proliferation of fast-food restaurants in Black neighborhoods and uncovers a surprising history of cooperation among fast-food companies, Black […]
With the current refugee crisis, as people of faith, we ask ourselves: Are we doing enough as a parish and as an individual? Jesus teaches us to go out in Love and serve our neighbors in need. Catholic Social Teaching also propels us to care for those most in need. PANELISTS Mario Russell, Director of […]
Join in the Care of Creation event with students from Little Sisters of the Assumption from East Harlem. Ice Breakers: Introduction to Care of Creation/Climate Change 4 Stations Planting: There will be succulent plants to plant in a small clay pot to bring home Mural: Draw your favorite scene of nature or what you see […]
On Thursday, October 12th at 7 PM in the Church, we will present our second annual Courageous Women of Faith: Celebrating Catholic Laywomen, where we will honor environmental activist Molly Burhans, human rights activist Sr. Jeannine Gramick, civil rights activist Diane Nash, and immigration advocate Sr. Norma Pimentel.We will commemorate their extraordinary work with the conferral of the Mary […]
