Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008

Registration 12:30-1:00

Opening Prayer and Dedication 1:00

Father Marvin Mottet, a national leader in social action, will share his memories of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 1965 speech in Iowa as he received the second Pacem in Terris Award.

Breakout Session One 2-3:30

Sustainable Environment
Find out how to sustain our planet and ourselves!
Chris Petersen: Coalition for Healthy Living
Nathaniel Bauer: Iowa Conservation Commission
Mark Kresowik: Iowa Interfaith Power and Light

Legislative Issues and Priorities
Learn the Catholic Bishops' priorities and issues!
Tom Chapman: Iowa Catholic Conference
Tim Kautza: National Catholic Rural Life Conference

Interfaith Programs that Work! Their Secrets of Success will be yours!
Leslie G. Kilgannon: Quad City Interfaith
Paul Turner: AMOS, Des Moines
Jim Yeast/Tracy Morrison: Barnabas Project (Dubuque Archdiocese)

International Partnerships Want to see the world and make it better?!
Deacon Bill Olson: Madagascar Project
John Taylor: Catholic Relief Services
Dan Ebener: Diocese of Davenport

Breakout Session Two 3:45-5:15 p.m.

Immigration Challenges
New challenges and the best responses.
Father Rudy Juarez: Hispanic Ministry Leader, Davenport
Laura Raya: Immigration Director, Davenport
Sol Varisco: ISNET Rapid Response, Des Moines

Respect Life
Reaffirming our beliefs through action.
Maria Shores: Counseling the Fathers
Marilyn Sharp: Gabriel Project Des Moines
Patti Brown: Iowans Against the Death Penalty

Best Responses to Poverty
Can we end poverty in Iowa? Yes!!
Lorelei Pfautz: EITC Coalition
Shelley Sheehy: NCRC Consultant/Leader

Peace on Earth - Now!
Think it's hopeless? Think Again and Act!
Sally Ann McCarthy: Sisters of St. Francis
Sister Gwen Hennessey: Pacem in Terris Winner
Joshua Casteel: Conscientious Objector, or Father Brian Miclot, St. Ambrose Peace Center

Short Stretch Break 5:15 -5:30

Dinner and Keynote Speaker 5:30

Father Larry Snyder: President, Catholic Charities USA

Since becoming the President of Catholic Charities, Father Snyder has led a re¬newed focus on poverty as a core issue that impacts all aspects of our lives. He will give us his insights and challenge us to join his efforts.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008

The Two-Feet Shuffle Fun-Run/Walk 7:00 a.m.
Weather permitting

Coffee and Rolls with Catholic Leaders 8:30
Find out what is on the horizon.

Panel moderated by Tom Chapman, Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference.
Larry Snyder: Catholic Charities USA, and TBA

Plus! Hear from winners of this year's "Footprints" awards, (nominees selected from each of the dioceses)

Breakout Session Three Panels: 9:45 -11:15

Involving Youth in Social Action
Young people can do great things now and later!
Anne Mohr: Youth Ministry Leader, St. Ann's, Long Grove, Iowa
Mara Adams: Vocari Director, St. Ambrose University

Communication and Information for Social Action
Knowledge is Power! Just in Time for Action!
Victoria Kovari: Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good
Barb Arland-Fye: The Catholic Messenger
Sister Carol Hoverman: The Witness

Food at the Center of the Storm
Hunger, FarmBills, and "Food Insecurity"
Sue Roberts: Food Policy Council
Joan Fumetti: Food Resource Bank
Jim Striegel: SHARE Program

Torture: What Have We Become?
A National Leader on Ending Torture Joins Us!
Linda Gustitus: President, National Coalition to End Torture