Programs:
Bishop Peter Rosazza Social Justice Conference
About the Conference
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The Annual Social Justice Conference was first conceived in 2010, to recognize then-Auxiliary Bishop Peter A. Rosazza on the occasion of his 75th birthday. A tireless advocate and active worker for social justice, Bishop Rosazza acted as the Archbishop's Representative to the Board of Directors of the Office of Urban Affairs, and later the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry. To recognize his many years of support and service to the Office, the conference was named in his honor. The only event of its kind in the region, the Conference attracts parish leaders, educator, volunteers and youth from across the Archdiocese and beyond for a day of education, prayer and conversation. The Conference offers those engaged in social justice ministry, both newcomers and veterans, an opportunity to learn more about current issues from experienced practitioners and to share ideas and best practices with colleagues from different settings. A Keynote address and networking opportunities round out the day. |
2020 Bishop Peter Rosazza Social Justice Conference
"Rooted in Faith- Opening Wide Our Hearts"
Saturday, June 6th 2020
We have been working as hard as ever this year to prepare for the annual Bishop Rosazza Social Justice Conference. This linchpin event of our office brings together those involved in social ministry from across our own archdiocese and beyond for formation, inspiration and connections.
As you know, concern about the coronavirus and the risk it poses for major gatherings has caused the cancellation of many events. With regret, we are cancelling our physical gathering in June out of concern for the health and well-being of our attendees and speakers in these uncertain times.
BUT - we have GOOD NEWS! Instead, we will launch a new ON-LINE experience on June 6, the original conference date, and attendance will be FREE and open to all!
Our theme, Open Wide Our Hearts, will be offered as a year-long “online conference” in response to the recent US Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Racism. The topic is too important, and too timely, to let it go. For more information about this series or to register for the webinars please visit the Open Wide Our Hearts page:
As you know, concern about the coronavirus and the risk it poses for major gatherings has caused the cancellation of many events. With regret, we are cancelling our physical gathering in June out of concern for the health and well-being of our attendees and speakers in these uncertain times.
BUT - we have GOOD NEWS! Instead, we will launch a new ON-LINE experience on June 6, the original conference date, and attendance will be FREE and open to all!
Our theme, Open Wide Our Hearts, will be offered as a year-long “online conference” in response to the recent US Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Racism. The topic is too important, and too timely, to let it go. For more information about this series or to register for the webinars please visit the Open Wide Our Hearts page:
The 2020 Conference is based on the Pastoral Letter Against Racism
But racism still profoundly affects our culture, and it has no place in the Christian heart. This evil causes great harm to its victims, and it corrupts the souls of those who harbor racist or prejudicial thoughts. The persistence of the evil of racism is why we are writing this letter now."
"Open Wide Our Hearts - An Enduring Call to Love"