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Webinar Viewing: Dr. Marcia Chatelain Discusses Her Book “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America”

Parish Lounge

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 […]

Panel Discussion: Faith-Based Response to the Refugee Crisis

Wallace Hall 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States

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 […]

Care of Creation Event for Ages 8-12

Wallace Hall 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States

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 […]

Courageous Women of Faith: Celebrating Catholic Laywomen

Church 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States

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 […]

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation: Y National Service Project

Please join Ignatian Social Justice and the National Y in an inaugural Mission Immersion to build a strong community on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation! The construction of a new cluster of tiny homes will enable families, volunteers, and staff inhabiting the homes to achieve the stability, independence, and strength they need to build […]

Viewing of the Documentary Sir, No Sir!

Parish Lounge

Sir, No Sir! is a historical study of the anti-war movement in the American military during the Vietnam War To view the full documentary, click here.