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Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington's Peace and Justice Commission
and
The Virginia Catholic Conference
present the 5th Annual Peace and Justice Commission Conference
Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 9 AM - 3 PM

Pre-registration is strongly recommended. (Lunch available for pre-registered attendees -$10)
Registration ongoing until September 9. Contact Celestine at butterfly85@verizon.net
or www.arlingtondiocese.org/peace/peace_and_justice.php

Directions to St. Charles

Citizenship of a particular country forms part of our identity, but faith defines us. The Cross is before the -- what does that mean for discipleship? As citizens of God's earth as well as the United States, how can we promote human life and dignity, global solidarity and the common good?

Keynote Speaker:

John Carr, Executive Director, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development

Panelists: Jeff Caruso, Esq., Virginia Catholic Conference
Dr. Stephen Colecchi and Ms. Kathy Saile, US Conference of Catholic Bishops

The Conference will commence with Mass, followed by the keynote speaker, a video address from the Bishops of Virginia, guest panelists, specific topic sessions, and then will conclude with a prayer service.

See also: 2004 recap of Peace and Justice conference