Let Justice Flow (cf. Am. 5:24) A Call to Restore and Reconcile February 2-5, 2019 # csmg19 / @wearesaltlight Welcome to the 2019 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering “The manifestation of God in Christ— congregations, parish leaders, university and including his gestures of healing, of liberation, college faculty and students, and emerging of reconciliation that today we are called to Catholic leaders gather to build knowledge propose anew to the many wounded on the and skills for social ministry, collaborate to roadside—points out the path and the way strengthen their efforts, connect with other of service that the Church intends to offer leaders, and advocate on Capitol Hill. the world.” The theme for this year’s gathering, Let – Pope Francis, Address, Justice Flow (cf. Am. 5:24): A Call to Restore April 4, 2017 and Reconcile is rooted in our commitment as disciples to cultivate God’s justice for the It is our pleasure to welcome you to the common good at home and around the world, 2019 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, a and to heal the brokenness our communities convening of Catholic social ministry leaders face reflected in many areas including racism, in the United States whose faith inspires them incivility, and poverty. to pray, connect, learn and act on pressing domestic and global challenges affecting our We would also like to welcome and thank the most vulnerable brothers and sisters. This 16 national Catholic organizations that work transformative Gathering has served for closely with the USCCB Department of Justice, the past 30 years as an active expression of Peace and Human Development to organize the Gospel in action as participants engage the CSMG. We encourage you to connect with in intellectual, spiritual, and professional the cross-section of Catholic ministries and formation to further resource and strengthen leaders that will be present at the gathering their parishes, dioceses and communities and we are excited for you to participate in across the U.S. the dynamic program we have put together. We hope that you will bring home new Each year, approximately 550 leaders, inspiration and tools to help you transform including bishops’ staff for justice and peace, your communities around the country! representatives of religious orders and 2 | 2019 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering General Information REGISTRATION HOURS West Registration Desk Lobby Level (west promenade) Friday, February 1, 2019 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2019 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2019 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2019 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EXHIBIT HOURS Ambassador Ballroom Lobby Level (west promenade) Saturday, February 2, 2019 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2019 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2019 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. SOCIAL MEDIA: Join the conversation on cover different points from the app/paper Twitter using #csmg19. Don’t forget to follow evaluations—please make sure to complete CSMG on Facebook @WeAreSaltAndLight to it promptly. share your own highlights of the Gathering. CAPITOL HILL VISITS: An important part RECEIVE OUR LATEST UPDATES: Our of our time together is our visit to Capitol CSMG mobile app will help you make the Hill. Please check in with your state captains most of the Gathering and is now available at for the times of your Senate visits. If you no cost in the Apple and Android app stores have not yet made an appointment with your by searching for “CSMG Community.” The Representative’s office, it may still be possible CSMG Daily Bulletin will be e-mailed each day to schedule a meeting. The Capitol Switchboard to all registered participants, with paper copies number is 202-224-3121. A handout with available at CSMG Registration. The bulletin additional tips on travel to Capitol Hill is includes important daily announcements and available at the CSMG Registration Desk. any schedule changes or updates, so make sure to look out for it. A copy of the bulletin will also MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND be posted daily at CSMG Registration. RECORDING POLICY: EVALUATION SURVEY: Your feedback is 1. Professional media organization important to the organizers of CSMG and representatives are required to obtain helps us continue to make improvements to the advanced accreditation to attend the Gathering. Our CSMG mobile app (see above) Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (see provides a simple way that you can immediately CSMG Media Accreditation at www. return feedback on many of our CSMG sessions CatholicSocialMinistryGathering.org). to staff. Facilitators will also make brief 2. Social media use is encouraged at CSMG. evaluation forms on paper available at the end However, CSMG participants are responsible of informational sessions and presentations for for their own use of social media during the those without access to smartphones and mobile Gathering, and are asked to be respectful devices. Upon conclusion of the Gathering, of other participants, and to follow normal a brief final evaluation will be e-mailed to courtesies in this regard. Note the following all participants. The final evaluation will exception about off-the-record sessions. Rooms may change without prior notice—check the CSMG app or your Schedule at a Glance (in your lanyard) for the latest updates. Let Justice Flow (cf. Am. 5:24): A Call to Restore and Reconcile | 3 3. Closed to media sessions will be announced will be recording some CSMG events and or posted at the beginning of some meetings functions in part or in full, and the U.S. or noted in program materials. We ask Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) participants to respect the confidentiality of may make them available after the meeting these sessions to make them as productive as for official purposes. By your attendance at possible. No social media posting, recording, CSMG, you hereby agree that you may be or reporting of any kind is permitted from photographed, videoed, or recorded and that sessions announced as closed to media. such photography, video, and/or recording will be owned by USCCB and may be edited, 4. Recording of entire CSMG sessions for modified, and distributed by USCCB in any posting, sharing, or distribution is not format chosen by USCCB. permitted. Please direct any questions about recording or sharing of CSMG keynotes, 6. If you missed our vigil Mass for Sunday plenaries, or other presentations to Ivone (on Saturday), the latest Sunday Mass in the Guillen, Program Coordinator. area is at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2665 Woodley Road, NW, 5. CSMG participants consent to being approximately 3 blocks north of the Omni recorded. Official CSMG representatives (202-234-1488). Special thanks to our CSMG 2019 Master of Ceremonies Monsignor Ray East is the son of the late Thomas and Gwendolyn East. The grandson of Baptist missionaries to South Africa, he was born in Newark, New Jersey. Raised in San Diego, he graduated from the University of San Diego. His position with the National Association of Minority Contractors brought him to Washington, DC where he later experienced a call to the priesthood and was ordained in 1981 by Cardinal Hickey. Father East has served in six Washington parishes and is currently pastor of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Anacostia, Washington, DC. This parish, known for its community organizing and social justice ministry, is served by the Contemplative branch of the Missionaries of Charity of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. He has worked in the areas of Liturgy, Youth Ministry and Evangelization. Rooms may change without prior notice—check the CSMG app or your Schedule at a Glance (in your lanyard) for the latest updates. 4 | 2019 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Saturday, February 2, 2019 Pre-Gathering Meetings and Events 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer with the Catholic Labor Network (open to all) Council Room 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Catholic Relief Services Annual Diocesan Directors Meeting (directors only) Diplomat Ballroom 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Catholic Labor Network Meeting & Luncheon (fees apply) Capitol Room 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) Meeting (open to all) Forum Room 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cultural Diversity in the Church/African American Marriage & Family Life Ministry Focus Group (by invitation) Cabinet Room 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Open Meeting (please bring your lunch – visitors welcome) Governor’s Room 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Catholic Campaign for Human Development Annual Diocesan Directors Meeting (directors only, closed to media) Diplomat Ballroom 2019 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration West Registration 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall (set-up) Ambassador Ballroom 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall (open) Ambassador Ballroom 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Young Leaders Initiative Welcome Brunch (by invitation) Congressional Room This welcome brunch is for all participating in YLI to connect with those from other campuses, begin the conversation about what’s happening on other campuses and identify ways to make CSMG the most valuable experience possible. Presented by students of the University of Dayton. 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Diversity Initiative Welcome Luncheon (welcome to all, fees apply for non-scholarship recipients) Empire Ballroom Diversity scholarship recipients are invited to attend a free Welcome Luncheon. The agenda will include networking, lunch, brief comments from the Diversity Committee about the Diversity Scholarship program and suggestions on how to get involved and maximize their CSMG experience.