We regularly host webcasts so that you can get first hand reports from experts and leaders about the Church’s work to address global poverty and injustice and what actions you can take to participate in these efforts.

UPCOMING WEBCASTS

We’re in the process of planning for the next webcast at the end of May 2013!

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2013 WEBCASTS

Promoting Human Life and Dignity in the Year of Faith: Pursuing Peace in the Holy Land

Original Air Date: March 22, 2013
Presenters: Hanan Nasrallah (CRS) Steve Colecchi (USCCB)
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Promoting Human Life and Dignity in the Year of Faith: Advocacy Issues from the 2013 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering

Original Air Date: February 15, 2013
Presenters: Myron Meche (CRS), Kathy Saile (USCCB), and Fr. Tim Graff
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New Year, New Congress and New Opportunities to Confront Global Poverty

Original Air Date: January 31, 2013
Presenters: Jill Marie Gerschutz-Bell (CRS) and Steve Hilbert (USCCB)
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2012 WEBCASTS

Celebrating Your Advocacy Efforts to Confront Global Poverty in 2012

Monday, December 17, 2012
Presenters: Bill O’Keefe (CRS) and Steve Colecchi (USCCB)
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Confronting Global Poverty at the End of the 112th Session of Congress

Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Presenters: Steve Colecchi (USCCB) and Jill Marie Gerschutz Bell (CRS)
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Keep Shining a Light on the Democratic Republic of Congo: An Update on Conflict Minerals, Humanitarian Programs, and Efforts to Build Peace.

Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 12:00-1:00 P.M. EDT
Presenters: Richard Coll (USCCB), Kathleen Kahlau (CRS), Ed Kiely (CRS), and Brenden Williams (CRS in the DRC)
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When I Was Hungry, You Gave Me Food: What You Can Do to Address Global Hunger 

Thursday, September 27, 2012, 12:00 Noon EDT
Presenters: Emily Wei, Chandreyee Banerjee, Peter Kimeu and Eric Garduno (CRS) and Steve Hilbert (USCCB)
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And You Welcomed Me: Supporting Syrian Refugees in Lebanon and Jordan

Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Dr. Stephen Colecchi (USCCB), Caroline Brennand and Vivian Manneh (CRS)
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Is Peace Still Possible One Year Later: Commemorating the Anniversary of South Sudan’s Independence

Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 12:00 noon EDT
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Presenters: Dr. Stephen Colecchi (USCCB), Dan Griffin and Kathleen Kahlau (CRS), and Alfred Okech and Chris Wake (CRS South Sudan)

When I Was Sick, You Cared for Me: Protecting Life-Saving Treatment in the Federal Budget

Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Virginia Farris (USCCB) and Michele Broemmelsiek and Kathleen Kahlau (CRS)
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Careless Cuts Cost Lives: How You Can Prevent Drastic Cuts in the Fiscal Year 2013 Federal Budget

Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m.
Presenters: Steve Hilbert (USCCB) and Jean-Marie Adrian, Jill Marie Gerschutz Bell and Paul Miller (CRS)
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Reauthorizing the Farm Bill: What You Can Do to Prevent Hunger

Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 1:00 p.m.
Presenters: Jim Ennis (National Catholic Rural Life Conference), Ron Jackson (Catholic Charities USA), Anthony Granado (USCCB) and Emily Wei and Eric Garduno (CRS)
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The Two Feet of Love in Action: A 21st Century Model Based on Benedict XVI’s Teachings

Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Jill Rauh (USCCB) and Ted Miles (CRS)
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Faith in Action: Advocacy Issues From the 2012 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering

Friday, February 17, 2012, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Stephen M. Colecchi and Kathy Saile (USCCB) and Bill O’Keefe (CRS)
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A New Year and a New Hope for Peace in the Holy Land: Pursuing Peace Following the Arab Spring

Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Steve Colecchi (USCCB) and Mark Schnellbacher (CRS)
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