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Catholic Social Ministry Gathering 2019 Program Book
Catholic Social Ministry Gathering 2019 Program Book
Let Justice Flow: A Call to Restore and Reconcile
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, a convening of Catholic social ministry leaders in the United States whose faith inspires them to pray, connect, learn and act on pressing domestic and global challenges affecting our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. This transformative Gathering has served for the past 30 years as an active expression of the Gospel in action as participants engage in intellectual, spiritual, and professional formation to further resource and strengthen their parishes, dioceses and communities across the U.S.
Each year, approximately 550 leaders, including bishops’ staff for justice and peace, representatives of religious orders and congregations, parish leaders, university and college faculty and students, and emerging Catholic leaders gather to build knowledge and skills for social ministry, collaborate to strengthen their efforts, connect with other leaders, and advocate on Capitol Hill.
The theme for this year’s gathering, Let Justice Flow (cf. Am. 5:24): A Call to Restore and Reconcile is rooted in our commitment as disciples to cultivate God’s justice for the common good at home and around the world, and to heal the brokenness our communities face reflected in many areas including racism, incivility, and poverty.