Conference Agenda
Pre-Conference Immersion:
A Journey Through Atlanta’s Legacy of Justice & Faith
Thursday, September 25 | 10 AM – 2:30 PM
In preparation for the National Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice, join the Archdiocese of Atlanta for a pre-conference witness of Atlanta’s past and present work toward justice and unity, illuminating our conference theme “Tangible Signs of Hope”.
Pre-Conference Will Include:
- Bus transportation to the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Park with visits to The King Center, the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King.
- Lunch and “Conversations in the Spirit” at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Atlanta’s first African American Catholic parish, located across from The King Center
- Ecumenical Prayer Service, with Rev. John Vaughn (Executive Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church) and the Our Lady of Lourdes Music Ministry
This immersion experience will be facilitated by Jayna Hoffacker (Director of Restorative Justice Ministry, Archdiocese of Atlanta) and Mr. Ashley Morris (Director of Black Catholic Affairs, Archdiocese of Atlanta). It is made possible through the generosity of co-sponsoring parishes St. Anthony of Padua and Most Blessed Sacrament.
Pre-Conference Logistics:
Transportation: Registration is required. A bus will depart Emory University Campus at 10 a.m. and return by 2:30 p.m. All sites are located close to each other, with only a limited amount of walking required.
Meals: Lunch is included.
Cost: $30, registration required. To secure your spot, be sure to add on the pre-conference ticket when you complete your registration!
If you already registered for the conference and you would like to add the pre-conference immersion to your registration, contact Fatima Torres at conference@catholicsmobilizing.org.
Conference Daily Schedule
More details coming soon. Stay tuned and explore the Conference Timeline on this page.