Participation, dignity, and elections: A virtual Catholic theological conference
September 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm EDT
Two days — September 16 and 17
Sponsored by Loyola University Chicago, Seattle University, Clough School of Theology & Ministry at Boston College, Jesuits West, the Josephite Pastoral Center, Candler School of Theology at Emory, and others.
Featuring:
- Archbishop John C. Wester of the Diocese of Santa Fe
- Dr. Maria J. Stephan of the Horizons Project
Panel topics Include:
- The Church in a Global Context of Fragile Democracies: Brazil, Philippines, Hungary, Guatemala and the US
- The Church’s Evolving Relationship to Democracy: From Rejection to Embrace to Continued Imagination of New Models
- Truth through Noise: Media, AI and the Struggle for Practical Wisdom Grounded in the Faith
- The Challenge of Catholic Homiletics and Leadership Amid Polarization: Empowering Parish, School and Apostolic Leaders to be both Prophetic and Reconciling
- Voter Support as Pastoral Practice – Practical strategies to help youth and marginalized communities exercise their call to participation
- Ministering amidst a Renewed Crisis of Electoral Participation: The repeal of voting rights, new targeting of immigrants and impact on Catholic communities
