Thursday, March 09, 2006

Peace & Justice Affirmation Night


You are cordially invited to attend

Holy Spirit Annual
Peace and Justice Affirmation Night


in honor of those who work for peace and justice in the Valley.

Keynote Speaker:

Sr. Theresa Kane, RSM
"Speaking Truth to Power"

Monday, March 13, 2006, 7:00 PM

First Christian Church
Corner of Nyssa and 10th Street in McAllen
(1 block South of Pecan on the East side of 10th Street)
Entrance and parking in rear and on Nyssa Street.

Reception with refreshments and desserts to follow.
Babysitting will be available during the keynote address.


Sr. Theresa Kane, RSM, is a current associate professor at Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY, where she teaches History of World Religions and History of Women.

Among her many positions, experiences and honors are: Delegate to the UN Conferences on Women, Nairobi and Beijing; Founding member of the Association for the Rights of Catholics in the Church; Former President of the National Union of the Sisters of Mercy; Former President of the National Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR); Recipient of the National Catholic Leadership Award from Call To Action (CTA); Recipient of the LCWR Leadership Award; Noted Greeter of Pope John Paul II on his first visit to the United States, when she asked that all church ministries to be open to women.

For more information, contact:
Sr. Moira Kenny at (956) 787-8171



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