Looking very cardinal-esque
Here are the main speakers and topics for the upcoming National Catholic Reporter conference at Dominican University outside Chicago.
Is the National Catholic Reporter even Catholic? Their Bishop Finn didn’t think so.
Theology and Liberation: Deep Voices from the Global South
Maria Pilar Aquino, S.T.D.
In the current context of dominant global capitalism, new transformative processes have emerged encompassing social and religious actors, mobilization initiatives, and theological epistemologies, strengthening together the affirmation that another world is possible. This presentation explores the contribution of the deep voices from the Global South to those processes.
Liberation theology refresher course. Time to bone up!
U.S Catholicism and the “New” Civil Rights Movement: Back to the Future?
Rev. Bryan Massingale, S.T.D.
The recent killings of African Americans –especially but not only unarmed Black men — by police and other officials have launched a renewed movement to address systemic racism in our nation. This presentation explores how this moment challenges the Catholic faith community to face the “unresolved racism” in its own life, as well as the opportunities for more engaged social reflection and justice ministry.
Ride the fake Obama racism bandwagon and contribute to crime, anti-white injustice, and destroyed black neighborhoods.
What might the new face of the church look like?
Jamie Manson
While the “Pope Francis Effect” continues to be a popular phenomenon, the level of disinterest in the institutional church continues to rise, especially among young adults. By exploring some of the new models of church that have been emerging among marginalized faith communities, this presentation will consider what forms of church may be meaningful and relevant to new generations of Catholics.
Marginalized faith communities? This is cryptic. Who do you think they mean?
“Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.”
Joan Chittister, OSB
Jesus stills calls us despite all the distractions and issues in the world and church. The way forward is rooted in the prophetic message of the gospel which demands that we seek a new way of being church.
FutureChurch: Jesus and the Gospel are calling you. Sr. Joan knows what they want.
MASS – 4:30 p.m.
Mass for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time with Archbishop Blase Cupich as presider will immediately follow the conference for those who wish to attend. All are welcome.
Welcome to Chicago National Schismatic Reporter from FrancisBishop Cupich! (Good Bye Bishop Finn.)
