Conference Speakers include:

Keynote Speaker: Fr. Bill Vos, Maryknoll Lay Missioners - Global Solidarity: Best Practices to Express Membership in Our Universal “catholic” Church. Mutuality: How is sharing different from giving? Who is rich and who is needy?

Break-out Sessions:

• Frank and Pam McKulka, ROOTS Project of South Sudan – Women Crafting a New Nation Together
• Kelly Hickman, Archdiocese of Seattle Missions Office – Advocacy in Partnership: Parish Partnership As a Vehicle For Social Transformation
• Joseph Kariuki - Chairman of the Swahili Catholic Community at Holy Spirit Parish, Kent - The Church and the Poor
• Lane, Andrea, Lucas, Maia, and Alina Seeley, Beacon of Hope School, Uganda – Building Relationships: How Lives Are Changed
• Celeste Mergens, Days for Girls International – Following Inspiration: Blessing Girls
• Sr. Linda Haydock, SNJM & Sr. Judy Byron, OP, Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center – Celebrating Global Interdependence: African Stories of Hope

Join us for engaging speakers, morning break-out sessions, an African Mass presided by
Fr. Bill Vos and concelebrants with liturgical music led by the Holy Spirit Swahili Choir,
a taste of Africa lunch, exhibits, and plenty of networking opportunities.
This free event is open to all who are involved with (or just thinking about)
a partnership beyond our borders, particularly in Africa.

Questions?  Please contact:
Mary Jo Gasparich (St. Bridget Church, Seattle)- maryjogasparich@gmail.com
Teresa Jolly Holt (Holy Rosary Church, Edmonds) - tjholt2@frontier.com
Tammi Murray (Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Bremerton) – tammi.murray1967@yahoo.com
Brenda Stratton (St. Benedict Church, Seattle) - bjandmes@msn.com