Fall conference season is underway! FSPA will be well represented at both the Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference and Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
First stop, Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Acting for Peace, People, Planet! Hosted by Franciscan Action Network Oct. 12-15 at Washington Retreat House, Sister Julia Walsh will present “Community Building as a Franciscan Pathway to Peace.” She will present to Franciscan-inspired seekers of peace and justice from across the country. The conference serves as a space where “...we will learn, grow, connect with others and be empowered as advocates for creation, peace, and justice in our home communities.”
Live stream program
Sunday, Oct. 13, 11:30-4 p.m. Central
Suggested fee: $50
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Next stop, Ignatian Solidarity Teach-In For Justice: Steadfast Hope in Precarious Times, Oct. 26-28 at the Washington Hilton. The Teach-In is a place “...for members of the Ignatian family (Jesuit institutions and larger church) to be empowered, re-energized, inspired, challenged, and supported by a community that sees faith and justice integrally linked.” Michael Krueger, partner in mission in affiliation, and Sister Julia Walsh will host an expo booth featuring our “Rebuild My Church” display with engaging activities for the conference audience (primarily high school and college students).
Live stream program
Facebook users are encouraged to follow Ignatian Solidarity Network as they will go Facebook Live several times over the weekend. Follow them here: https://www.facebook.com/IgnatianSolidarity
About the FSPA Presence Team
Brianna Kaiser, Sister Julia Walsh, Kennedy Cortes, Michael Krueger, Rochelle Nicks and Jane Comeau meet regularly to review and discuss presence opportunities. For 2024-2025, we grounded ourselves in the provocative movements and created a year-long calendar of events including La Crosse-area Back to School bashes (August 2024), the October presence mentioned above, Re-Congress (February 2025) and Catholic Volunteer Network (April 2025). If you’d like more information, reach out to any member of the team.