"Racism & Immigration: 
The Myth of Scarcity"

Presented by Stephen J. Carattini, Director
Dept. of Social Concerns,
Diocese of Youngstown

Advanced reservations required by October 1,
with ticket purchase through the Parish Office.

"An Eyewitness Account"

Presented by Laura Perkins, 
Casa San Jose 
Emergency Response Organizer 
 

Working with her clients Laura responds to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions and their consequences. At Pittsburgh-based Casa San Jose they support and advocate for Latino communities on issues related to local integration and self-sufficiency. Their aim is to promote a culture of acceptance where Latino immigrants are treated with dignity, respect, and kindness. She accompanies clients to ICE check-ins, and responds to many of the agency’s urgent needs.

Advanced reservations required by November 5,
with ticket purchase through the Parish Office.

"Tommy's Story:
A Journey with Addiction ~
A Chronic, Relapsing Disease of the Brain"

Presented by Rose DeRoia,
a pharmacist who also lost her
oldest son to the disease of addiction. 

She has spoken all over in the hopes of educating the public and ending the stigma associated with addiction. Come hear her personal story and how her son’s  journey has helped many others.

Advanced reservations required by January 6, 
with ticket purchase through the Parish Office.

"Call to Family, Community, and Participaton:
Moving from Busyness to Intentionality"

Presented by Whitney Daley

Mrs. Daley is involved in Campus Ministry and teaches theology at Gilmour Academy. She is also director of Mission Integration at Gilmour and has presented to many parish organizations. 

Advanced reservations required by February 4, 
with ticket purchase through the Parish Office.