Antiracism Task Force February Events
February 9, 2022
Throughout the month of February, the Antiracism Task Force is hosting events to honor Black History Month.
Justice & Peace
Category: Justice & Peace
Pruning for Environmental Justice
February 3, 2022
The Environmental Justice Subcommittee invites parishioners to participate in a pruning project of trees planted by Blue Water Baltimore, an environmental non-profit. The project will take place on February 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the median of the 1.2 mile stretch of US40, which was built in
January is Hunger & Poverty Awareness Month
February 3, 2022
“Solidarity means much more than engaging in sporadic acts of generosity. It means thinking and acting in terms of community. It means that the lives of all are prior to the appropriation of goods by a few. It also means combatting the structural causes of poverty, inequality, the lack of
MLK Week 2022 Events
January 15, 2022
Racial Justice Circle Event Come join us as we celebrate the life, dreams and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King on Saturday January 15 of Dr. King weekend, The Pastorate of St. Ann, St. Francis Xavier and St. Wenceslaus, Racial Justice Circle and St. Ignatius Catholic Community will unify and
Faith Doing Justice – Advent Reflection
December 20, 2021
An Advent Reflection by Anne LillySt. Ignatius Parishioner / Justice & Peace Committee Member Greetings, I hope you are well in this season of Advent. I am writing today to share my thoughts about Ignatian Family Teach-In For Justice, IFTJ, but before addressing that, a huge kudos to the Justice
FAITH DOING JUSTICE
December 13, 2021
An Advent Reflection by Anne LillySt. Ignatius Parishioner / Justice & Peace Committee Member Greetings, I hope you are well in this season of Advent. I am writing today to share my thoughts about Ignatian Family Teach-In For Justice, IFTJ, but before addressing that, a huge kudos to the Justice &
A Parish Journey for Racial Justice: Let’s Talk about Social Sin
October 26, 2021
Hosted by: Tom Ulrich, Author OCOTBER 27| 2PM ET Addressing skepticism and resistance surrounding the idea of “social change” is an essential part of social justice ministry. This work requires a solid, thorough understanding of the Church’s teaching on social sin and reconciliation. Join this session for a directed, interactive
Druid Hill Farmers Market
October 20, 2021
The Druid Hill Farmers Market continues working to bring you local farm-fresh fruits, and vegetables. We’d love it if you joined us in supporting our local farmers by attending our October market! Location: 3100 Swann Drive, Baltimore, MD 21217 Adjacent to the Rawlings Conservatory The Druid Hill Farmers market is
Bunting Peace and Justice Speaker Series – Carolyn Forché
October 20, 2021
Voice of Witness: An Evening with Carolyn Forché October 7, 2021, 6 p.m., Loyola university, MD, 4th Floor Program Room Renowned as a “poet of witness,” Carolyn Forché is the author of five books of poetry, including Gathering The Tribes (Yale University Press, 1976), The Country Between Us (Harper and Row, 1982), The Angel of
Take Action by March 22 to Prevent Cuts to Refugee Assistance
March 18, 2024
Congress faces a March 22nd deadline to pass critical funding bills to avert a government shutdown. These funding bills include lifesaving assistance to meet the humanitarian needs of those arriving at our borders and millions of displaced persons overseas. Due to continued inaction by Congress, many essential U.S. humanitarian programs—both foreign and domestic—remain in limbo.
3 Things to Watch as Baltimore Considers Affordable Housing Requirements
December 1, 2023
After months of delay, a pair of bills requiring—and incentivizing developers to build more affordable housing units will be presented before the full Baltimore City Council Tuesday, and could be called for a vote. The bills are part of a package of what’s known as inclusionary housing legislation because they
Advocates Eye Tool to Fight Blight
August 29, 2023
Baltimore coalition launches effort to campaign for land bank to acquire vacant properties By Giacomo Bologna Iya Kenya MahaliyaDara loves her Northwest Baltimore home, but she’s getting tired of her neighbors. For the past seven years the 48-year-old Baltimore native has lived in a Park Heights rowhome she inherited from
Make Your Voice Heard
July 10, 2023
Please let President Biden and his administration know you strongly support temporary protective status (TPS) for immigrants from Nicaragua, Nepal, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala by signing this petition from CASA. Since 1990, temporary protected status (TPS) has allowed migrants from countries with unsafe conditions to reside and work legally