National Symposium, July 7 & 8, 2016
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at The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

Hope, Help, and

Healing:
 
​A Catholic Response

to Domestic Violence

​and Abuse


2016 Symposium

​ Presentations


​Symposium Program Book
Goals and Objectives
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Pope Francis has denounced domestic abuse and violence. Join leaders from across the nation to learn how the Church, through you, can respond in your own community. Leaders participated in a 2-day symposium on programs and resources grounded in Catholic Social Teaching that addressed domestic abuse, to be better prepared to champion a compassionate response in their parishes and dioceses. 

Thursday, July 7, 2016,  - 8:00 a.m. through
​Friday, July 8, 2016,  - 5:00 p.m.
For more information:
Dr. Sharon O'Brien
301-651-8190

Symposium Save-the-Date Flyer
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Hosted by
National Catholic School of Social Service at The Catholic University of America

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS

• ​USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life, Youth
• ​USCCB Office of Justice, Peace and Human Development
• USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
• Catholic Charities USA
• Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington
• Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington
• National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS) at CUA
• Catholics For Family Peace in NCSSS's Consortium for Catholic Social Teaching at CUA

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