Social Justice Events
Past Events
Annual Archdiocesan Catholic Relief Services' Conference
Holding the Earth Lightly: A Call to Care for People and the Planet is the theme of the fourth annual Catholic Relief Services Conference Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at Kennedy Union at the University of Dayton. Cost for the conference is $30 ($10 for students)
CELEBRATE WORLD DAY OF PEACE ON NEW YEAR'S DAY!
- What: Since Pope Paul VI in 1967, each New Year's Day has been designated by the Holy Father as World Day of Peace. We hope you will join us for one of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Peace Masses to pray for greater peace in our families, churches, communities, nation and world.
- In Cincinnati: January 1, 2009 at 11am St. Peter in Chains Cathedral (corner of 8th and Plum Streets). Celebrated by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr
- In Dayton: January 1, 2009 at 9am St. Helen Church, Riverside, OH. Celebrated by Fr. David Brinkmoeller
CARING FOR THE EARTH, CARING FOR THE POOR: AN ORIENTATION ON THE CATHOLIC CLIMATE COVENANT
Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk has endorsed the Catholic Climate Covenant, and the Archdiocesan Climate Change Task Force is helping parishes, schools and religious congregations to find ways to live out that covenant. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Catholic Social Action.
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009
- Time: Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Program is from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Good Shepherd (8815 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249)
- Pre-registration requested. Contact the Catholic Social Action Office
Interfaith Prayer Service for Immigration Reform
- Sunday, November 15 at 2pm
- Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park 1101 Eastern Avenue
- Downtown Cincinnati near the Montgomery Inn - Meet at the International Plaza featuring flag
The Winds of Economic Change: Lessons from Katrina about Poverty and Justice
- What: The Winds of Economic Change: Lessons from Katrina about Poverty and Justice will be the focus of Sister Jamie Phelps’ presentation in the Fifth Annual Distinguished Speaker Series Tuesday, Nov. 10.
- Where: St. Charles Catholic Church, 4500 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering.
- Who: Sister Jamie, an Adrian Dominican sister, is the Director of the Institute of Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She personally experienced the tragedies of Hurricane Katrina.
- Why: “Those winds of change that we saw devastate the New Orleans area are not unlike the winds of change that many families face in the economy today with unemployment and home foreclosures,” said Nympha Clark, Director of the Mission Services Office. “Building on that image, Sister Jamie will share her passion for justice for the poor and vulnerable,” she said.
Good Friday Social Justice Events
A Walk for Justice and Peace – Dayton
Walk in solidarity with people throughout the United States and around the globe in the 25th Annual Walk for Justice and Peace
- When: Good Friday, April 10, 2009 at noon (The event will be held rain or shine!)
- Where: Walk begins at the Courthouse Square at Third and Main Streets in downtown Dayton
- Who: This is an ecumnical project of 29 Dayton area churches, offices, religious organizations and non-profit agencies. See flyer for details.
GOOD FRIDAY WAY OF CROSS / WAY OF JUSTICE - Cincinnati
- When: Good Friday, April 10, 2009
- Time: 12pm - 1pm: Stations at Fountain Square | 1pm - 1:30pm: Procession and Closing Bread Service at the Freedom Center. See flyer for details.
Ohio Legislative Advocacy Day
Meet and dialogue with elected officials with the Catholic Conference of Ohio and the Ohio Council of Churches at the Legislative Advocacy Day and Legislative Reception
- When: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Afternoon gathering and commissioning at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, across from the statehouse, followed by selective issue meetings/lobbying at the StateHouse from 3:30- 5 p.m. Legislative reception from 5-6:30 p.m. at the StateHouse Atrium. Presentation by Legislators 5:30-6 p.m.
- What: Participants also will advocate for sufficiently funded health, human services and education related programs and help protect improverished and vulnerable persons.
- Cost: $25 per person/$10 per student (Limited Scholarships available)
- Registration deadline: April 17 | Register online at www.ohiocathconf.org/advocacy09reg.Asp.
- If you are interested in a carpool or for any additional information, please contact Catholic Social Action in Cincinnati at 513-421-3131, csa@catholiccincinnati.org, or in Dayton at 937-224-3026, csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org.
- Download the flyer
The Catholic Climate Covenant: A Symposium on Climate Change and Catholic Social Teaching
Learn about the science of Climate Change and the Catholic Church’s response! This is an opportunity to learn more how to empower your parish community to promote better stewardship of God’s creation.
- When: Sunday, April 5, 2009, 2:00 to 6pm (From 6 to 7pm, an optional buffet dinner will be available, and participants are encouraged to stay for a lecture by Dr. David Orr from 7 to 8:30pm in the Cintas Center.)
- What: See brochure for details.
- Where: Xavier University’s Alter Hall The event is open to the public.
- Cost: Free will offerings will be accepted for the symposium itself, and the cost of the dinner is $10.
- Registration deadline: March 30. Please register by filling out the brochure or contacting the Catholic Social Action Office at 513-421-3131, ext. 2660 or at csa@catholiccincinnati.org. Checks should be made payable to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
World Day of Peace Masses New Year’s Day, January 1, 2009
In Cincinnati: Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains (corner of 8th and Plum Streets, Downtown) 11:00am Celebrated by Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk
In Dayon: Our Lady of Mercy Church (220 W. Siebenthaler Ave.) 10:00am Celebrated by Coadjutor Archbishop Dennis Schnurr.
Weavers Leadership Meeting
Our next Greater Dayton Weaver Leadership Meeting is Monday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at Trinity Center. Eight days away from the election! Let’s reflect on your parish or organization’s Faithful Citizenship efforts and look forward to our retreat together and the International Artisan Market.
Brother Ray Fitz to discuss regional issues and leadership at Weavers Leadership Retreat
- When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Precious Blood Motherhouse, 4960 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45416.
- What: Brother Ray Fitz, S.M. will lead Weavers of Justice as member parishes and organizations plan together for another year of social action Bro. Fitz is the Fr. Ferree Professor of Social Justice at the University of Dayton and the Executive Director of the Association of Marianist Universities. He is a senior faculty member in the Center for Leadership in Community. As the Ferree Professor of Social Justice he works with faculty at the University of Dayton to integrate the Catholic social tradition across the curriculum. Bro. Ray was President of the University of Dayton from 1979 to 2002.
- Reservations are necessary by Nov. 18.
- Cost $5 (includes lunch) Payable to Catholic Social Action
- Contact: 937-224-3026 or email plong@catholiccincinnati.org
International Artisan Market
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Volunteer Training Nov. 17
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International Artisan Market Dec. 6 at Bergamo
Ready for one great volunteer experience during the holidays? Keep Monday, Nov. 17, from 7-9 p.m. open for the volunteer training at Bergamo that comes complete with a preview of this year’s focus: Families in Flight: From the Holy Family to Today’s Families. Sr. Maria Stacy SND, Associate Director of Hispanic Catholic Ministry, will speak at the volunteer training and at the sale. Joe Weber, our Catholic Relief Services volunteer, will also share his experiences in Zambia at both the training and the sale.
Mark your calendars now for the International Artisan Market Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning, 4400 Shakertown Road, Beavercreek.
Download the Artisan Market Flyer:
- artisan poster 2008 color
- artisan poster 08 small black and white
- Please consider running them in your parish bulletin or organization’s newsletter.
Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations to Speak on Climate Change!
When: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Xavier University, Schiff Family
Conference Center
Sponsored by Xavier University's Ethics/Religion and Society Program and Department of Theology and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Archbishop Celestino Migliore has served since 2002 as Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations. In 2007, he addressed the U.N. General Assembly on the topic of global climate change. Migliore has a master's degree in theology from the Center of Theological Studies in Fossano and a Doctorate in Canon Law from the Pontifical Lateran University. His service to the Holy See's diplomatic corps includes work in Angola, Egypt, Warsaw, Strasbourg, and several Asian countries.
Jame Schaefer, respondent to Migliore's lecture, is associate professor of theology at Marquette University. Her work focuses on the constructive relationship between theology and the natural sciences with special attention to religious foundations for ecological ethics. Her articles in Cistercian Studies Quarterly, Theological Studies, and Worldviews: Religion, Culture, Science explore promising notions in the Christian tradition for addressing ecological degradation. She is preparing an anthology for Catholic University of America Press entitled Theocentric Foundations for Environmental Ethics: Promising Patristic and Medieval Sources.
"The Lord God Took the Man and Put Him in the Garden of Eden to Till It and Keep It" (Gen 2:15).
Human Trafficking Conference
Modern Day Slavery: A Focus on Human Trafficking
- Date: Saturday, April 26
- Time: 9am to 4pm
- Location: University of Dayton, Kennedy Union
Join us for a day long conference on Human Trafficking featuring national and local experts. You will enjoy three plenary presentations and choose from a variety of workshops. For all the details and to register...
Paul and Politics: A Lenten Scripture Study
This Lenten season come and learn about the politics of Paul of Tarsus and how his proclamation of the "gospel of Jesus" clashed with Caesar's own gospel of empire.
These five sessions are Tuesdays at Noon beginning Feb. 19.
- Session One - An Introduction to Paul’s World and Roman Imperial Rule (02/19/08)
- Session Two – 1 Thessalonians – the second coming of the emperor Jesus (02/26/08)
- Session Three – 1 Corinthians – Freedom for women and slaves in the empire (03/04/08)
- Session Four - Galatians and Philippians – Jesus is Lord and Caesar is not (03/11/08)
- Session Five - Romans – Paul’s declaration of war against Rome (03/18/08)
Scripture study details....
- Location: All sessions held at Trinity Center, 266 Bainbridge Street, Dayton
- Time: 12 noon to 1pm (lunch provided). Please arrive around 11:45 if possible.
- Presented by: Prof. David Wheeler-Reed (Wright State)
- Cost: $7 per session / $30 for all five if paid at once (includes lunch)
- For More Info: 937-224-0326 / csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org
- Registration Options:
- Print and Mail registration form to: Catholic Social Action, 266 Bainbridge Street, Dayton, OH 45402 or csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org. Registration is required by the Friday before each session . Please pay at the door.
- Sponsored by Catholic Social Action and Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.
An Evening for Family Farmers
- Date: Saturday, February 26, 2008
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Spiritual Center of Maria Stein, 2365 St. John's Road, Maria Stein, OH
- Register before January 21 by calling 419-925-7625
- Print flyer
Fr. Louis Schmit, C.PP.S., who was raised on a local farm, will share reflections on what it means to trust in God and our neighbor. The evening will include a delicious meal, time to nurture your friendship with neighbors and time to be fed with this spiritual food that gives meaning to our lives.
Weavers of Justice All Parish Meeting
- Date: Saturday, February 16, 2008
- Time: 9am to noon (registration begins at 8:30am)
- Location: St. Luke Parish, Kramer Hall, 1440 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, OH 45432
- RSVP: Catholic Social Action Office, 937-224-3026 or csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org
- Flyer: printable flyer....
- Event description: The Weavers of Justice leadership team will offer an update on the work of the Weavers of Justice, but most of the morning will be focused on the formation of the three homelessness teams (education, advocacy, direct action). Paul Porcino to lead us through a planning process that each team will use in the months following to identify their mission, goals, and the action steps needed to meet their goals. The teams will have the chance to meet their team leaders.
Social Justice Series in Fort Loramie
Probe current events through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.
- Dates: Thursdays beginning January 10, 17, 24, 31, and Feb. 7 of 2008.
- Location: St. Michael's Hall, 33 Elm Street, Fort Loramie, OH
- Time: 7-9pm
- Registration: St. Michael Parish, 937-295-2891
- Printable brochure...
Topics and Presenters:
- January 10: Faith in Action with Bro. Raymond Fitz, SM of the University of Dayton
- January 17: Around the World: The Quest for Global Solidarity with Mike Gable of the Archdiocesan Mission Office
- January 24: Global Climate Change with Sr. Leanne Jablonski of the Marianist Environmental Education Center
- January 31: 21st Century Immigration: The Face beyond the Fence with Sr. Maria Francine Stacey of the Archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry Office
- February 7: Faith and Politics: A Discussion on Faithful Citizenship with Cori Thibodeau of the Archdiocesan Catholic Social Action Office
This series meets the requirements for the Catechist Certification Course "Justice and Peace."
Greater Cincinnati Catholic Social Teaching Convocation
- Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008
- Time: 8:30am to 3:00pm
- Place: St. Ignatius Parish, 5222 North Bend Road., Cincinnati, OH 45247
- RSVP Required: Call Catholic Social Action at 513-421-3131, ext. 236 or csa@catholiccincinnati.org
We are prioritizing attendance for leaders from key ministries in the 30 parishes of the Greater Cincinnati Collaborative network of parishes, but there is still space to accommodate others who would like to attend. THis event will encourage us to weave Catholic Social Teaching into the fabric of parish life and to celebrate the common gospel values behind our direct service, social justice and respect life ministries. For more information please download the flyer...
Operation Rice Bowl Challenge Workshop in Dayton and Cincinnati
Participants will learn how to promote and implement Operation Rice Bowl (ORB) at your parish or school, and how to educate the entire parish community. National Catholic Relief Services representatives will lead the workshops. This year we have two $500 grants available to parishes and/or schools who develop creative strategies for implementing ORB. Details will be shared at the workshop.
Dayton workshops:
- Monday, January 7, 2008
- noon to 1:30pm (lunch provided) or 7pm to 8:30pm (snacks provided)
- Location: Trinity Center, 266 Bainbridge Street, Dayton, OH 45402
- To register call Catholic Social Action at 937-224-3026 or email csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org
Cincinnati workshops:
- Tuesday, January 8, 2008
- Noon to 1:30pm (lunch provided) at St. Leo the Great, 1851 Baltimore Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45214 or
- 7:00pm to 8:30pm at St. Monica-St.George Parish, 328 West McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45219
- To register call Catholic Social Action at 937-224-3026 or email csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org
For more information on Operation Rice Bowl...
4th Annual International Artisan Market
Honoring the Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers - all products are Fairly Traded through Catholic Relief Services Work of Human Hands Program. Shop for gifts and change the world at the same time! This event is sponsored by Bergamo Center, Weavers of Justice, Catholic Social Action, and Catholic Relief Services.
- When: Saturday, December 8, 2007
- Time: 9am to 4pm
- Place: Bergamo Center, Mount St. John, 4400 Shakertown Rd., Beavercreek, OH.
For More info: Contact Catholic Social Action, 937-224-3026 or csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org
Racial and Ethnic Tensions: What Should We Do?
- Date: November 10, 2007
- Location: St. Benedict the Moor Parish, 519 Liscum Drive, Dayton, OH
- Time: 8:30 am to Noon
- To register and receive the necessary issue book: Contact Catholic Social Action at 937-224-3026 or csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org.
- Printable flyer
- Registration fee: $5.00 (covers cost of books and breaks)
National Issues Forums (NIF) is a nonpartisan, nationwide network of locally sponsored public forums for the consideration of public policy issues. It is rooted in the simple notion that people need to come together to reason and talk — to deliberate about common problems. Indeed, democracy requires an ongoing deliberative public dialogue.
Four Week Study and Action Course on Homelessness:
Understanding Homelessness in the Dayton Region so You and Your Parish Can be a Part of the Solution
- Dates:
- October/Nov. Course: Oct. 17, 24, 31, and Nov. 7 (11:45am to 1:00pm)
- Place: Trinity Center, 266 Bainbridge Street, Dayton, OH
- Cost: $20 (includes all four classes). Scholarships are available.
- To learn more or to register
- Download a flyer
- Download a copy of the Homeless Solutions Community 10 year report.
Social Justice in the Catholic Church: An Update from the USCCB office of Social Development and World Peace
- Speaker: John Carr, Secretary of Social Development and World Peace.
- Date: Oct. 22, 2007
- Time: 7pm to 9pm
- Location: Incarnation Parish, 55 Williamsburg Lane, Centerville, OH 45459
- RSVP: Catholic Social Action by Oct. 19 by calling 937-224-3026 or csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org
- Printable flyer and sample parish bulletin announcement
- No charge for this event.
GuluWalk: Be an icon for war-affected children in northern Uganda
- Date: Saturday, October 20, 2007
- Start location: Dayton International Peace Museum (located at the corner of Monument Avenue and Wilkinson)
- End Location: Dayton International Peace Museum
- Registration begins: 9:30am
- Printable flyer
- To learn more about this project visit www.guluwalk.com
3rd Annual Faith and Justice Distinguished Speaker Series scheduled for October 2, 2007, Ascension Parish, Kettering.
A River to Challenge, A Bridge to Build: A Discussion about Poverty and Racism featuring Alex Kotlowitz
Each year Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley (CSS) and Catholic Social Action co-sponsor a formation event and fundraiser for CSS’ Mission Services. Last year’s event brought in over 800 people to hear Sr. Helen Prejean speak about the death penalty. This year will feature Alex Kotlowitz -- best known for the best selling There are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing up in the Other America. Small group discussion questions are available from the social action office. This book was also made into a TV movie and copies of the video are available. During this event we will also present the work and creative effort of youth groups, highlighting the multi-cultural perspectives within our community.
Location: Ascension Church, 2025 Woodman Drive, Kettering, OH
For more information contact Nympha Clark or Cori Thibodeau
Parish social justice course - Communities of Salt and Light being held at Holy Angels, Dayton – other parishes are invited to join with Holy Angels:
Are you interested in forming or strengthening your parish’s social justice committee? Are you interested in learning more about Catholic social teaching and how to engage in justice ministry? Holy Angel’s parish is sponsoring a five week Communities of Salt and Light program at their parish and they are opening up this course to other parishioners in the area. The course will be held Tuesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25, and October 9 from 7pm to 9:30pm. See the attached flyer for information and to register or contact Catholic social action for more information. Download flyer....
Standing with Africa Educational Summit
Saturday, September 29, 8:30am to 3:00pm, St. Charles Parish, Kettering. For more information or contact the Mission Office at 513-421-3131 or tphillips@catholiccincinnati.org. Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Offices of Mission and African American Ministries.
To download the flyer which provides workshop descriptions and registration information.
Standing up for an End to Executions
Anti-death penalty day of action, Wednesday, September 26, 2007, Columbus, OH.
Schedule of Events:
- 10am - 12PM: Interfaith prayer service and workshops
- 12pm - 2pm: Rally outside the Statehouse with celebrity guests
- 2pm - 4pm: Lobbying opportunity
The Catholic Social Action office along with the Intercommunity Justice in Peace Center in Cincinnati and the Miami Valley (Dayton) Chapter of the Ohioans to Stop Executions will be organizing car pools to Columbus. To register for this event please contact the Catholic Social Action Office in Cincinnati or Dayton . For more information about this event visit www.acluohio.org/ or download the Dayton Flyer or Cincinnati Flyer.
Groups Forming in the Cincinnati Area
JustFaith groups will be organizing throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Please feel free to contact one of these parish leaders if you are interested in joining a JustFaith group. Most groups will begin in August/September and meet for 30 weeks, ending in the Spring. To learn more about JustFaith visit www.justfaith.org
- St. Columban, 894 Oakland Rd., Loveland, OH 45140. Contact 513-683-0105
- Our Lord Christ the King (Mt. Lookout, 3223 Linwood Ave.). Contact Linda Gloeckler at 321-4121
- St. John the Baptist, Dry Ridge (Colerain Twp., 5361 Dry Ridge Rd.) Contact the parish at 385-8010
- St. Margaret of York (Twenty Mile Stand, 9483 Columbia Rd., Loveland). Contact the parish at 683-7100