2009 Conference
 “Poverty in the USA & Abroad”
Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 7 pm
Opening Reception
Thursday June 4, 2009
Plenary and Breakout Sessions, 9 am-5pm
Friday, June 5, 2009
Plenary and Breakout Sessions, 9am-5pm
Download the preliminary conference schedule.
Inspired by Catholics Confront Global Poverty and Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America
Location: Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center on UST campus. Parking is available in the Moran Center, Graustark and W. Alabama.
Key Speakers
- Rev. Larry Snyder, President - Catholic Charities USA
- Dr. David O’Brien - Emeritus Professor of Catholic Studies, College of the Holy Cross
- Rev. Thomas J. Massaro, S.J., Professor of Moral Theology, Boston College
Breakout Session Topics
- Poverty and Education
- How to Empower Volunteers and Sustain Connectivity
- Affordable Housing
- Poverty & Elderly Women
- Breaking the Cycle
- Rehabilitative Justice
- UST Micro-Credit Program
- Just Tax Policy
- Poverty is not a Family Value
- Poverty & Spirituality
His Eminence Daniel N. Cardinal DiNardo will serve as the principal celebrant of the Mass that will conclude the conference.
Continuation Education Credits (CEU) will be available for LPC (Licensed Professional Counselors) and LMSW (Licensed Master Social Workers)
Continuation Professional Education Credits (CPE) will be available for Educators
Register for the Conference Online
For more information contact Deborah Fernandez at (713) 525-3812 or e-mail: fernanda@stthom.edu
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