Virtual Cornerstone Catholic Conference – October 30

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Virtual Cornerstone Catholic Conference. This year’s theme is “Forming Disciples for Life & Justice.”   The bishops of Washington state invite you to attend the virtual Cornerstone Catholic Conference on Saturday, October 30. There is NO cost to attend.

Fr. Robert Spitzer and Gloria Purvis will present their keynote addresses in English, and the Washington bishops will be hosting a panel.  Fr. Agustino Torres and Brenda Noriega will present their keynote addresses in Spanish. Pedro Rubalcava will provide music.  Spanish interpretation will be provided, and some workshops will be offered in Spanish. There is no charge for this virtual conference.  Preliminary Schedule includes:

8:00 am – 4:00 pm Meeting Hub Open
8:00 am – 8:45 am Virtual Exhibition & Networking
8:45 am Opening Prayer and Announcements

9:00 – 9:45 am Keynote Speakers
Fr. Spitzer: A Case for the Inalienable Rights of the Pre-Born
Brenda Noriega: ¡Amarás al prójimo como a ti mismo! “¿Y quién es mi prójimo?”

9:45 – 10:00 am Q & A Live Q &A with Fr. Spitzer or Live Q & A with Brenda Noriega In Spanish

10:00 – 10:30  Martin Valverde Performance; Pedro Rubalcava Performance; Virtual Exhibition; Networking Break

10:30 – 11:30 am Concurrent Workshops
Fr. Agustino Torres: Maintaining Christian Joy in Times of Darkness
Msgr. Ray East: Catholic Social Teaching: The Foundation for Living Faithfully, Respecting Life, and Acting Justly
Aleah Patulot: PREPARES (Pregnancy & Parenting Support)
Bishop J. Tyson and Panel: COVID-19: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities
Camille Pauley: Doing Pro-Life Education the EASY WAY!
Faith In Action Panel: Advocacy and Ministries
Katherine Angulo: Pastoral Juvenil –  Conozcamos las realidades de esta generación
Brenda Noriega:  La migración como “signo de los tiempos”
Syndee Sauceda-Cavazos: PREPARES  (Apoyo durante el embarazo y la crianza)
Fe en Acción: Abogacía y ministerios: Varios ministerios presentarán información sobre lo que hacen y las formas en que puede participar

11:40 am – 12:20 pm Washington State Bishops Panel:
All four WA State Bishops will be presenting on a variety of topics.  Spanish subtitles available.
12:20 – 12:40 pm Live Q & A with Bishops

12:45 – 1:10 –  Martin Valverde Performance; Pedro Rubalcava Performance.
Lunch Break  —  Virtual Exhibition  —  Networking Break

1:15– 2:10pm Closing Keynote Speakers
Gloria Purvis: What Do the Racial Justice and Pro-Life Movements Have in Common?
P. Agustino Torres: Catolicismo y Colonialismo: La Verdad y Las Enseñanzas de La Iglesia Contra La Esclavitud

2:10 – 2:25 pm Live Q & A Live Q &A with Gloria Purvis or Live Q & A with P. Agustino Torres In Spanish

2:30 – 3:30 pm Concurrent Workshops
Katherine Angulo: Youth Ministry – Meeting the Realities of this Generation
Msgr. Ray East: Catholic Social Teaching: The Foundation For Living Faithfully, Respecting Life, And Acting Justly
Aleah Patulot: PREPARES (Pregnancy & Parenting Support)
Camille Pauley: Doing Pro-Life Education the EASY WAY!
Faith In Action Panel: Advocacy and Ministries
P. Agustino Torres: Mantener el gozo cristiano en tiempos de oscuridad
Brenda Noriega: La migración como “signo de los tiempos”
Syndee Sauceda-Cavazos: PREPARES (Apoyo durante el embarazo y la crianza)
El Obispo J. Tyson y el Panel: Covid-19, lecciones aprendidas y oportunidades futuras
Fe en Acción: Abogacía y ministerios: Varios ministerios presentarán información sobre lo que hacen y las formas en que puede participar

3:30 – 4:00 pm Virtual Exhibition, Topic Discussion Groups.  Parish watch parties are encouraged to have discussion groups amongst themselves.

5:30 – 6:30 pm Mass at the St. James Cathedral in Seattle.  Limited seating available in person.  Virtual participation will be accessible via a separate link, not via the OnAir Platform.