REVIEW OF EVENT:

Summary:

Originally designed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the US Bishops Pastoral (Economic Justice for All, 1986), this event gathered almost 1000 students from 21 of the 22 Catholic High Schools in the Diocese of Cleveland.  Bishop Richard Lennon presided at Mass at St. Patrick Church (Bridge Ave, Cleveland).  At St. Ignatius High School, Bishop Anthony Pilla (whose dream it was to have a Youth Poverty Summit) addressed students in a Keynote speech, and students participated in an organizational volunteer fair with 25 local non-profit groups, and break-out sessions with 45 different knowledgeable speakers (advocates,  representatives, and clients of social service agencies) on the issues of: Homelessness, Education, and Worker's Rights.

Media Coverage:

• Article Featured in Catholic Universe Bulletin (Mar 2007)

• Article Featured in Cleveland Plain Dealer (6 Mar 2007)

• Story on National Public Radio affiliate WKSU (8 Mar 2007)

• Article Featured in Akron Beacon Journal (9 Mar 2007)

• Story on Cleveland FOX 8 (9 Mar 2007)

Photos:

• Mass at St. Patrick Church (Bridge Ave)
• Keynote Address by Bishop Pilla
• Workshop Sessions and Organizational Fair

 

EVENT RESOURCES:

Informational links:

• PRESS RELEASE

• Program for the Day

Related links:

• Economic Justice for All - US Catholic Conference of Bishops (1986)

Acknowledgements:

• Bishop Richard Lennon, Diocese of Cleveland - Presider at Mass
• Bishop Anthony Pilla, Diocese of Cleveland - Keynote Speaker
• Sister Kathleen Ryan, Commission on Catholic Community Action
• Saint Patrick Church (Bridge Avenue), Cleveland
• Saint Ignatius High School, Cleveland - Facilities
• Padua Franciscan High School Music Ministry
• MORE TO COME