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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
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The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life promotes dialogue on Catholic social thought and national and global issues, builds bridges across differences, and encourages a new generation of Catholic lay leaders.
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 5h
Pete Davis is a writer and civic advocate focused on strengthening American democracy and building solidarity. Join him and three other leaders 10/21 at 7pm ET at Georgetown’s Capitol Campus (125 E Street NW Capitol View Convening Space, 9th floor) and online.
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Promotional graphic for a dialogue “Broken Links: How Do Media Silos Undermine Social Solidarity?” on 10/21 at 7pm EDT at 125 E Street NW Capitol View Convening Space (9th Floor), Georgetown’s Capitol Campus & Online. Participants include Pete Davis (Writer and Civic Advocate), José Manuel De Urquidi (Juan Diego & Company), Christine Emba (American Enterprise Institute), Stephanie Slade (Reason Magazine), and moderated by Anna Gordon (Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life).
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 6h
Pope Leo XIV has urged the media to serve as peacemakers and to embrace communication that brings us out of the confusion of partisan languages. Join “Broken Links: How Do Media Silos Undermine Social Solidarity?” on 10/21 at 7pm ET on GU's Capitol Campus and online.
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Promotional graphic for a dialogue “Broken Links: How Do Media Silos Undermine Social Solidarity?” on 10/21 at 7pm EDT at 125 E Street NW Capitol View Convening Space (9th Floor), Georgetown’s Capitol Campus & Online. Participants include Pete Davis (Writer and Civic Advocate), José Manuel de Urquidi (Juan Diego & Company), Christine Emba (American Enterprise Institute), Stephanie Slade (Reason Magazine), and moderated by Anna Gordon (Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life).
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 1d
Thanks to OSV News for their coverage of the September 29 Latino Leader Gathering “Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing”: www.osvnews.com/latino-leade...
Latino leaders explore the role community organizing can play in national politics - OSV News
A dialogue at Georgetown University drew attention to the crucial role of community organizing in the Latino community and how it can serve to reinvigorate the voice of people in politics, both in loc...
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 1d
Initiative Senior Fellow Gloria Purvis writes in America, “It reveals a broader pattern where many in the Catholic Church in America have historically failed to see, understand or prioritize the experiences and dignity of Black Catholics.” Read more at www.americamagazine.org/faith-and-re...
What are Black Catholics hearing when church leaders praise Charlie Kirk?
For many Black Catholics familiar with Charlie Kirk's full record, endorsements of his message by Catholic leaders can be devastating.
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 1d
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 1d
Broken Links: How Do Media Silos Undermine Social Solidarity?
🗓️ Tuesday, October 21
🕧 7:00 pm ET
📍Georgetown’s Capitol Campus & Livestreamed
🗣️ Pete Davis, José Manuel De Urquidi, Christine Emba, Stephanie Slade, and Anna Gordon (moderator)
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Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Broken Links: How Do Media Silos Undermine Social Solidarity?” on 10/21 at 7pm EDT at 125 E Street NW Capitol View Convening Space (9th Floor), Georgetown’s Capitol Campus & Online. Participants include Pete Davis (Writer and Civic Advocate), José Manuel de Urquidi (Juan Diego & Company), Christine Emba (American Enterprise Institute), Stephanie Slade (Reason Magazine), and moderated by Anna Gordon (Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life).
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 2d
Today at 11:00 am EDT: a discussion on “Fratelli Tutti at Five: An Encyclical for a Divided World” with Thomas Banchoff, vice president @GlobalGtown, and Michael Scott, senior dean and fellow of Blackfriars Hall, Oxford. RSVP: bit.ly/FratelliAtFive
Fratelli Tutti at Five: An Encyclical for a Divided World
In this talk, Thomas Banchoff, director of the Georgetown University Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, will discuss the message of Fratelli Tutti and its significance for our curr...
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 5d
The video from the September 29 Latino Leader Gathering "Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing" with Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez, Julie Chávez Rodríguez, Nicholas Hayes-Mota, and Rosie Villegas-Smith is now available: youtu.be/4kCPhOy5KB8 #LatinoOrganizingCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT at 111 Massachusetts Ave NW Lower Level Multipurpose Room, Georgetown’s Capitol Campus & Online. Participants include Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez (Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership), Julie Chávez Rodríguez (Political Strategist and Organizer), Nicholas Hayes-Mota (Santa Clara University), and Rosie Villegas-Smith (Voces Unidas por la Vida).
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 6d
On October 6 at 11:00 am EDT, join Thomas Banchoff, vice president for global engagement at Georgetown University, and Michael Scott, senior dean and fellow of Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, for the online discussion “Fratelli Tutti at Five: An Encyclical for a Divided World.” RSVP: bit.ly/FratelliAtFive
Fratelli Tutti at Five: An Encyclical for a Divided World
In this talk, Thomas Banchoff, director of the Georgetown University Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, will discuss the message of Fratelli Tutti and its significance for our curr...
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 7d
Tomorrow, October 2nd from 4-6pm EDT: Initiative Associate Director Chris White will give the keynote and be on a panel on “Towards Justice & Peace: Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Social Teaching, and Restorative Justice.” Attend the live broadcast from the U of St. Thomas: stthomas.zoom.us/j/9876803566...
Event graphic: "Toward Justice & Peace: Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Social Teaching & Restorative Justice" on Oct 2, 2025, 3-5pm at the Atrium & online. Speakers: William Cavanaugh, Susan Mulheron, Christopher White, Carolyn Woo, Fr. Daniel Griffith. Hosted by University of St. Thomas.
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 8d
On October 2, Initiative Associate Director Chris White
will give the keynote at this U of St. Thomas Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing’s fourth anniversary program. Watch the livestream from 4-6pm EDT at stthomas.zoom.us/j/9876803566.... Link to the event page at bit.ly/4nskxf7.
Event graphic: "Toward Justice & Peace: Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Social Teaching & Restorative Justice" on Oct 2, 2025, 3-5pm at the Atrium & online. Speakers: William Cavanaugh, Susan Mulheron, Christopher White, Carolyn Woo, Fr. Daniel Griffith. Hosted by the Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing at the University of St. Thomas.
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 9d
Join us at GU's Capitol Campus or online @ youtube.com/live/y1XKyne... TODAY at 7pm EDT for a Latino Leader Gathering “Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing.” Join us for the happy hour at 6pm and reception at 8pm. RSVP: bit.ly/LatinoOrgani... #LatinoOrganizingCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT at 111 Massachusetts Ave NW Lower Level Multipurpose Room, Georgetown’s Capitol Campus & Online. Participants include Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez (Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership), Julie Chávez Rodríguez (Political Strategist and Organizer), Nicholas Hayes-Mota (Santa Clara University), and Rosie Villegas-Smith (Voces Unidas por la Vida).
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 12d
Julie Chávez Rodríguez, political strategist and organizer who served as campaign manager for Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden’s presidential campaigns, will be a part of the 9/29 Latino Leaders Gathering at 7 pm EDT. RSVP: bit.ly/LatinoOrganizingCST #LatinoOrganizingCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT at 111 Massachusetts Ave NW Lower Level Multipurpose Room, Georgetown’s Capitol Campus & Online. Spotlights Julie Chávez Rodríguez (Political Strategist and Organizer), and other speakers include Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez (Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership), Nicholas Hayes-Mota (Santa Clara University), and Rosie Villegas-Smith (Voces Unidas por la Vida).
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 13d
Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez, co-founder and director of training and formation at the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL), will be a part of the 9/29 Latino Leaders Gathering at 7 pm EDT. RSVP: bit.ly/LatinoOrganizingCST #LatinoOrganizingCST @csplaction.bsky.social
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT at 111 Massachusetts Ave NW Lower Level Multipurpose Room, Georgetown’s Capitol Campus & Online. Spotlights Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez (Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership), and other speakers include Julie Chávez Rodríguez (Political Strategist and Organizer), Nicholas Hayes-Mota (Santa Clara University), and Rosie Villegas-Smith (Voces Unidas por la Vida).
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 14d
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 14d
This Latino Leader Gathering features four organizers and experts to explore how faith-based partnerships provide a way out of elite-driven politics and renew a focus on the common good. Join us Mon 9/29 @ 7pm EDT for the discussion.
RSVP: bit.ly/LatinoOrganizingCST #LatinoOrganizingCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT at 111 Massachusetts Ave NW Lower Level Multipurpose Room, Georgetown’s Capitol Campus & Online. Participants include Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez (Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership), Julie Chávez Rodríguez (Political Strategist and Organizer), Nicholas Hayes-Mota (Santa Clara University), and Rosie Villegas-Smith (Voces Unidas por la Vida).
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 15d
Join the Latino Leader Gathering “Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing” on Mon 9/29 at 7pm EDT with Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez, Julie Chávez Rodríguez, Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Rosie Villegas-Smith. RSVP to attend at GU’s Capitol Campus or online: bit.ly/LatinoOrganizingCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT at 111 Massachusetts Ave NW Lower Level Multipurpose Room, Georgetown’s Capitol Campus & Online. Participants include Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez (Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership), Julie Chávez Rodríguez (Political Strategist and Organizer), Nicholas Hayes-Mota (Santa Clara University), and Rosie Villegas-Smith (Voces Unidas por la Vida).
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 19d
Join on 9/29 @ 7pm at GU's Capital Campus for "Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing" with Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez (@csplaction.bsky.social ), Julie Chávez Rodríguez (@julier2022.bsky.social ), Nicholas Hayes-Mota, and Rosie Villegas-Smith!
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Renewing Politics from the Ground Up
This Georgetown University Latino Leader Gathering will discuss how principles of faith-based grassroots organizing can be applied to national politics, voters, parties, and political leaders as the U...
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 19d
RSVP to the livestream moderated by the Initiative's Associate Director, Kim Mazyck! bit.ly/ReconcilingCST
Promotional graphic for "When Justice and Mercy Meet: Restorative Justice, Racial Equity, and the Work of Reconciliation" plenary on Sept 26, 2025, 1-2:15pm EDT. Features speakers Liz Bruenig, Travis Claybrooks, Sr. Donna Liette CPPS, Hon. Harold Melton, and Kimberly Mazyck. Sponsored by Catholic Mobilizing Network and GU's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 21d
The video of the 9/11 “Deportations and Assaults on Human Dignity” roundtable with Archbishop Gomez, Archbishop Wenski, Bishop Evelio, Bishop Seitz, Sr. Norma Pimentel, M.J., Ashley Feasley (SFS’02), Nichole Flores, and Fr. Treviño, Jr. is now available: youtu.be/Mt_J7S38sPU?...
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Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Deportations and Assaults on Human Dignity: A Special Initiative Roundtable on Catholic Principles, Human Costs, and Pastoral Challenges” on 9/11 at 6pm ET at Gaston Hall & online. Participants include Abp José Gomez (Archdiocese of Los Angeles), Abp. Wenski (Miami), Bishop Menjivar-Ayala (Washington), Bishop Seitz (El Paso), Sr. Norma Pimentel, M.J. (Catholic Charities), Feasley (CUA), Flores (UVA), Fr. Treviño, Jr. (Davenport).
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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 21d
Catholic Mobilizing Network and the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life will co-sponsor this panel moderated by Kim Mazyck, the Initiative's Associate Director for Engagement. RSVP for the livestream of the event taking place in Atlanta, GA: bit.ly/ReconcilingCST
Promotional graphic for "When Justice and Mercy Meet: Restorative Justice, Racial Equity, and the Work of Reconciliation" plenary on Sept 26, 2025, 1-2:15pm EDT. Features speakers Liz Bruenig, Travis Claybrooks, Sr. Donna Liette CPPS, Hon. Harold Melton, and Kimberly Mazyck. Sponsored by Catholic Mobilizing Network and GU's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.
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