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Engagement in the Public Square, a spiritual practice

Presentation Friday, Oct. 27 at 7:00 p.m.

The Benedictine Sisters will co-host "Engagement in the Public Square, a Spiritual Practice," a presentation by Mary Novak, Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, Washington, DC, with the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul in Erie. Her presentation will take place FRIDAY OCTOBER 27, 7:00 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W 7th Street in Erie. There is no charge and a reception will follow. Mary will also be the featured speaker for the Benedictine Sisters and Oblates Community Weekend on Saturday, October 28.

Mary Novak brings her experience as an organizer and activist, a trauma-informed lawyer, educator, chaplain, and restorative justice practitioner to her leadership role as Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice. NETWORK, founded 50 years ago by Catholic sisters, is an inclusive, national, Catholic advocacy organization open to all who are working to achieve equity and justice for everyone. 

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