Empowering Catholics for the Real World

A Celebration of Bishop Peter Rosazza and His Ministries

Whether you are currently a student or were a student long ago…
Whether you attended conference in 1987, 1992 or 2009…
Whether you joined a leadership team or lead through example…

If you were involved with the National Catholic Student Coalition, Bishop Peter touched your life.

And so, in the year he celebrates his 75th birthday,
we invite you and your family to join us as we celebrate Bishop Peter Rosazza and his ministries.


Saturday, July 31, 2010

at

Boston College School of Theology and Ministry

Day of Reflection: All Are Welcome

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Alumni Lunch Gathering (on your own)
The Green Briar Pub

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Opening Session
  • Opening prayer

  • Welcome from NCSC and Boston College
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Session One - Putting Catholic Social Teaching Into Practice: Healthcare, Immigration, and Economic Justice
  • Healthcare Reform and Catholic Social Teaching
    Fr. Thomas Massaro, SJ, Professor, BC School of Theology and Ministry

  • Immigration Reform and Catholic Social Teaching
    Michelle Sardone, Catholic Charities of Arlington, VA

  • Economic Justice and Catholic Social Teaching
    Dr. Meghan Clark, Assistant Professor of Theology, St. Anselm College

  • Question and answers
3:30 p.m. -  3:45 p.m. Break

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Session Two - Living an Empowered Spirituality
  • Small group reflections on how a “Spirituality of Empowerment” and the witness of Bishop Peter impacts the lives of young adults today
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Mass, Celebrated by Bishop Peter Rosazza

NCSC Alumni Celebration

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner with Tributes and Testimonials

 

To submit a donation in Bishop Peter's name, please visit the Submit a Donation page.

 

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Boston

Fun Around Town - Details Forthcoming

Tour of Boston
Possibility for attending a Boston Red Sox Game

 

 

General Information


Location

Boston College
School of Theology and Ministry (STM)
9 Lake Street
Brighton, MA 02135-3841

Directions, Public Transportation, and Airfare


Accommodations

Option 1

The Walker Retreat Center
171 Grove Street
Auburndale, MA 02466
617-969-3919

Daily rates (including breakfast):
$60.00 for one person
$75.00 for two people
$10.00 for each additional person

Option 2

The Crowne Plaza Hotel
320 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
617-969-3010
866-277-6963

Rooms offered online and on Expedia starting at approximately $85.00

Option 3

Additional Accommodations

Nearby Hotels


Children

Children are welcome for Mass, the reception, dinner, and Sunday events.


Attire

Saturday (daytime):
Casual
Saturday (Mass and dinner): Dress Casual


Support and Contact Information

Unable to attend but still want to send well wishes to Bishop Peter Rosazza or just want to share your memories or reflections to commemorate the event?  Please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or direct mail to:

National Catholic Student Coalition
45 Lovett Avenue
Newark, DE 19711

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Sponsorship and Support

This event is sponsored by:

  • National Catholic Student Coalition
  • NCSC Alumni Commission

This event is supported by:


NCSC

Boston College School of Theology and Ministry

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