September 7, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Trinity University, 125 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, D.C.
2012 Teacher of Peace Award Recipient
Ruben Garcia
Director of Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas
Pax Christi USA 2012 Teacher of Peace
Welcome
Bishop Kevin Dowling, C.SS.R.
Co-President, Pax Christi International
Bishop of the Diocese of Rustenburg, South Africa
Keynote Speaker
Bishop Thomas Gumbleton
Pax Christi USA’s founding bishop-president,
Pax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace and 1991 Teacher of Peace
Pax Christi USA will present its 2012 Teacher of Peace Award to Ruben Garcia, Director of Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas. Ruben will talk about the vital work of accompaniment that has been Annunciation House’s mission since 1978:
In a Gospel spirit of service and solidarity, we accompany the migrant, homeless, and economically vulnerable peoples of the border region through hospitality, advocacy, and education. We place ourselves among these poor so as to live our faith and transform our understanding of what constitutes more just relationships between peoples, countries, and economies.
Seating is limited and we expect a sold-out event, so purchase your tickets today! (After filling out the registration form below, please click on the donate button below and enter amounts in multiples of $50 according to the number of tickets you want to reserve; i.e. 1 ticket = $50, 2 tickets = $100, and so on. Thanks!)
Download the registration form. $50 contribution per person, scholarships available.
(Please fill out the registration form by August 22, 2012)
The program will include dinner (with a vegetarian option), prayer, and music.
For more information, please contact Pax Christi USA at 202-635-2741 or event@paxchristiusa.org. Those who can do so are urged to donate the cost of one or more extra tickets, to be given as scholarship tickets to those who cannot afford the $50 (see the registration form). If you’re interested in receiving a scholarship ticket, please contact the PCUSA office.
Walking Directions from the Brookland/CUA Metro Station on the Red Line: