Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America

Voices and Visions:  Latina Theologians Speak 
"Reconceptualizing Our Differences:  Towards a Mujerista Perspective of Justice in a Multicultural World," Dr. Ada María Isasi-Díaz

McCormick Theological Seminary, 5460 S. University Ave., Hyde Park neighborhood, Chicago

Dr. Isasi-Díaz is Professor of Ethics and Theology, Drew University, Madison, New Jersey.

Voices and Visions:  Latina Theologians Speak 
"The Touch of Transcendence:  A Postcolonial Theology of God," Dr. Mayra Rivera

McCormick Theological Seminary, 5460 S. University Ave., Hyde Park neighborhood, Chicago

Dr. Rivera is Assistant Professor of Theology, Pacific School of Religion, California.

Come hear Tom Melville and George Mische present and lead a discussion on what must be done within our government, our corporations, and our religious institutions to change our support and collaboration with violence in the world. 

Tom Melville and George Mische 

Tom Melville, a Maryknoll missioner in Guatemala from 1957-67, will have copies of his book Through A Glass Darkly: The U.S. Holocaust in Central America on sale after the talk.  George Mische is currently working on a book about the history of the Catholic peace movement since Vietnam.  Both have spent years researching State Department archives to document their conclusions.

Conference in Minneapolis, sponsored by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.  CRLN members are encouraged to attend this important event.  

Fourteen years after its ratification, the North American Free Trade Agreement—NAFTA—has radically changed life for people in Canada, Mexico and the United States. It has caused negative impacts for family farmers and consumers, reversed important environmental and labor protections, and played a key role in increased immigration to the U.S.

Conference in Minneapolis, sponsored by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.  CRLN members are encouraged to attend this important event.  

Fourteen years after its ratification, the North American Free Trade Agreement—NAFTA—has radically changed life for people in Canada, Mexico and the United States. It has caused negative impacts for family farmers and consumers, reversed important environmental and labor protections, and played a key role in increased immigration to the U.S.

Voices from Venezuela:  Faith Perspectives from the Grassroots 

Join us for the 2007 Annual Luncheon, with keynote speaker Venezuelan Sr. Jenny Russián and Lisa Sullivan speaking on the social changes taking place in Venezuela.  The luncheon will be held on November 6 at Old St. Patricks Church, 700 W. Adams Street, from noon until 2 pm. 

The CRLN Luncheon is an opportunity to hear first hand from women in leadership working with Catholic communities ecumenically to empower the poor majority for inclusion in Venezuelan society.  Sr. Jenny and Ms. Sullivan will help us understand the many changes taking place in Venezuela and how we, as religious leaders and U.S. citizens, can engage in meaningful relationship and dialogue with communities working for peace, justice, and human rights in Venezuela.

Tickets are $45 each.  Tables of 8 are also available.  For more information, contact Sharon Hunter-Smith at shunter-smith@crln.org or 773-293-3680.

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim

CRLN's offices are closed for the holiday from December 21st through January 1st.  The offices are open again on January 2nd.  If you need to speak with someone on an urgent matter while the offices are closed, you can reach me at jvondracek@crln.org or on my cell phone at 630-267-8325.  With best wishes for a blessed holiday and New Year,

Jim