From United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:
WASHINGTON—The challenges of living one’s faith in the public square and protecting the lives and dignity of the poor and vulnerable are the focus of the 2012 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, which will be February 12-15, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.
“Faithful Citizenship: Protecting Human Life and Dignity, Promoting the Common Good,” is the theme of this year’s gathering, and speakers and workshops will explore the social ministry implications of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the call to political and civic responsibility published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and reissued ahead of the 2012 elections.
The assembled Catholic social ministry leaders will also visit representatives of Congress to present proposals and concerns about policies affecting the most vulnerable people in the United States and around the world. The Catholic Social Ministry Gathering is sponsored by USCCB and 14 Catholic partner organizations including Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Catholic Charities USA, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Catholic Labor Network, Conference of Major Superiors of Men, National Catholic Rural Life Conference, National Catholic Partnership on Disability and the National Council of Catholic Women.
Among the plenary speakers are Carolyn Woo, the new president and CEO of CRS; Arturo Chavez, president of the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC); John Carr, executive director of Justice, Peace and Human Development for USCCB; as well as Mark Shields and David Brooks from the PBS News Hour.
For more information on the gathering, visit: http://www.catholicsocialministrygathering.org/.
For more information on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, visit: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/index.cfm
http://www.usccb.org/news/2012/12-016.cfm
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Call To Faithful Citizenship Is At Heart Of 2012 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
Pallotti Center Resources
Very often we get the question: so what does the Pallotti Center do? The quick response is that we are a resource center for volunteers before, during and after a year or years of service. But here's a little more in depth about our resources, with links to our website.
Before Service:
Connections directory - a searchable database of all of the programs we work with. Take a look and find the right program for you. We also publish a hard copy of the directory - email us if you would like a copy.
Tools for Discernment - Great resources to help you decide if you want to do service, what program to apply to, where to serve, and what type of work you want to do.
During Service:
Shared Visions - Our publication for current volunteers.
Volunteer Community Activities - Need ideas for a community or spirituality night? We have many ideas for you organized by theme.
After Service:
What's Next Notebook - A book to help you transition out of volunteer service and back to "real life."
Staying Connected - Our publication for former volunteers.
Job Bank - Looking for work? Sign up to receive weekly email updates of job openings all over the country.
Network of Former Volunteers - Our listserv for former volunteers of our programs to help find people, churches, resources or places to live in your city.
We are always looking for suggestions of how we can better serve you. Please email us with ideas for programs and resources we can provide.