October 27 (5:00pm)
Global Mission Mass & Celebration
Celebrated by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich in recognition of this October as Extraordinary Mission Month, as designated by Pope Francis
All those involved in global mission are invited—groups, parishes, schools, colleges and universities, religious congregations, organizations, and individuals. There will be opportunities to honor distinguished leaders in global mission and to share photos and stories about the joy of missionary discipleship.
Organized by the Archdiocese of Chicago's Mission Office.
St. Ferdinand Parish
5900 West Barry Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634
October 29 (6:30pm)
Religion in China Today: Back to the Center of State & Society
Ian Johnson
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
Ian Johnson will paint the backdrop of Chinese religious policy against which such seemingly contradictory developments as the accord with the Vatican, the breathtaking restoration of Beijing’s North Cathedral, the demolition of countless other churches, and the forced reeducation of Muslims in Xinjiang all play out.
Hosted by the US-China Catholic Association.
Regents' Hall—Lewis Towers
Loyola University Chicago (Water Tower Campus)
111 E. Pearson St.
Chicago
November 2 (12:30-2:30pm)
Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Call to All Catholic Communities
Elena Segura
Senior Coordinator for Immigration, Archdiocese of Chicago
A keynote presentation by Ms. Segura, followed by 45-minute breakout sessions led by local organizations that can provide ways for your community or school to build bridges to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
Hosted by Pax Christi Illinois.
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
1500 Brookdale Rd.
Naperville, IL 60563