Welcoming the Stranger: Faith, Dignity and the Call to Accompaniment
Presented by Bishop Mark J. Seitz, Diocese of El Paso (TX)
In this enlightening talk on immigration’s profound moral and spiritual dimensions, Bishop Seitz will address the realities faced by migrants and asylum seekers, explore Catholic social teaching on human dignity and solidarity, and discuss the Gospel call to welcome the stranger. Drawing on Scripture and his personal experience along the US-Mexico border, Bishop Seitz will emphasize compassion and understanding in responding to immigration and the current campaign of mass deportation and engage attendees in discussion about how faith communities can support immigrants and promote a culture of welcome.
Keynote Dates/Details:
- Monday, April 20: 6:30 PM at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Church (602 Turner Ave, Columbia, MO)
- Tuesday, April 21: 6:30 PM at Cathedral of St. Joseph (2305 W Main St, Jefferson City, MO)
- Live Stream: https://youtube.com/live/DqAUueqvDuc
Additional Opportunities to encounter Bishop Seitz:
- Sunday, April 19: 5 PM / 8 PM Masses at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Church
- Monday, April 20: Noon Mass at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Church
- Monday, April 20: Lunch with Students (following Mass)
- Tuesday, April 22: 8 AM Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes (903 Bernadette Dr, Columbia, MO)
This event reflects Newman Parish’s mission "...to form a Catholic community of faith who cultivates beauty, truth, goodness, communion, and justice." To support this commitment and expand opportunities for service and justice work in the community and beyond, good will donations can be made to the Martha Trauth Social Justice Education Endowment Fund. Click here to donate (select "Give to Social Justice Endowment" from the dropdown box). 