Upcoming Events - Summer 2005

Sunday, July 17- Friday, July 22

Social Action Summer Institute, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. A social justice symposium with presentations on spirituality and social justice, effective diocesan and parish social action ministries and a variety of issues and skills workshops at both advanced and introductory levels. Jointly sponsored by the Roundtable, USCCB Dept. of Social Development and World Peace, Catholic Charities USA, CCHD, and CRS. Registration available at http://www.nplc.org/roundtable/events.htm.

Friday, July 29 - Thursday, August 4

PICO National Leadership Training, Jesuit Retreat House, 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos. A week-long training for organizations in the PICO network; such as the local groups, People Acting in Community Together (PACT) and Peninsula Interfaith Action (PIA). For organizations exploring affiliation with PICO and for individuals considering a career as an organizer. $500. For more information, contact PACT at (408) 998-8001 or PIA at (650) 965-9550.

Save the Date:

Wednesday, September 7

Parish Social Justice Liaison Breakfast Meeting, St. Clare Parish Hall, 725 Washington Street, Santa Clara, 7:30 - 9:00 am.

Note: For additional listings, see Socorro's List. To subscribe, email luquehere@speakeasy.com.