Praxis of Encounter Conference: Forming Catholic Leaders for a Public & Synodal Church

Conference Schedule

May 21st-23rd 2025, University of San Francisco 

 

Wednesday, May 21

3pm Reception
4pm

Keynote


Presentation/Conversation with Bishop Reginaldo Andrietta
5:45pm

Liturgy


Celebrant: Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator SJ, Dean of Jesuit School of Theology and Synod Delegate

Thursday, May 22

9am

Keynote

The social science of what makes organizations thrive and effective in justice work

Hahrie Han and Nicholas Hayes-Mota 
10:15am

Panel

This work in praxis - A view from the field

  • Tim McManis
  • Dan Hartnett, SJ
  • Sergio Lopez
  • Alyssa Perez
  • Nicholas Hayes-Mota (moderator)
12pm Lunch
1:00pm

Panel

The Relationship Between the Catholic Academy and Social Movements

  • Dan Rhodes
  • Emily Schumacher-Novak
  • Anna Rowlands
  • Peter Cassarella
  • Erin Brigham (moderator) 
2:40pm

Panel

Race, Gender and Organizing, implications and struggles

  • Ish Ruiz
  • Christian Bentley
  • Maureen O'Connell
  • Mary Lim Lampe (moderator)
4:20pm

Panel

Interfaith Leadership Formation

  • Aaron Stauffer
  • Joy Friedman
  • Mohamed Omar
  • Stephen Bouman
  • Annie Fox (moderator)

 

Friday, May 23

9am

 

Panel

Facing Challenges in the Church - how can organizers and theologians and formators work together?

  • Alexandra Carroll
  • Hoffsman Ospino
  • Juan Soto
  • Liz Hall
  • Julie Hanlon Rubio (moderator)
10:45am

Closing Synthesis Session

  • Will Rutt
  • Christian Bentley
  • Maureen O'Connell
11:45am

Closing Liturgy

Bishop Reginaldo Andrietta