Schedule of Events

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Registration

10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

1:30 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Orientation for First-Time Attendees

2:30 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

State Captains' Caucus

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Opening Plenary Session:
Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap.,
Archbishop of Boston

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

BREAK

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Liturgy:
Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley, principal celebrant
Bishop Richard E. Pates, homilist
Read the homily

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

BREAK

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dinner: Sr. Margaret Cafferty Award,
Catholic Campaign for Human Development

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013

7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

Daily Mass

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Registration

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast: Catholic Charities U.S.A.

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Catholic Charities U.S.A. Hospitality Suite

9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Opening Prayer

9:20 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction of Speakers

9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Keynote Presentation
Dr. Charles M. A. Clark, Professor of Economics
Senior Fellow, Vincentian Center for Church and Society
St. John's University

10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

BREAK

11:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

Domestic Response to Keynote Presentation
Eric Mitchell, Director of Government Relations, Bread for the World

11:25 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Table Discussion

11:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

International Response to Keynote Presentation
Michele Broemmelsiek, Vice President for Overseas Operation, Catholic Relief Services

12:05 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Table Discussion

12:20 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Concluding Remarks

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Working Lunch: State Delegation Meetings (box lunch provided)

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Policy Workshops: Group A (concurrent)

1. Protecting the Rights of Workers in a Global Economy
2. Making Universal Health Care Coverage "Universal"
   
3. Protecting Families and Communities from Payday Lending and Predatory Banking
   
4. Confronting a Culture of Violence: Preventing Gun Violence and Promoting Peace
   
5. The Farm Bill: An Opportunity to Feed the Hungry, Help Farmers and Provide for the Good of People, Rural Communities and Creation
   

3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

BREAK

3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Legislative Issue Briefings

5:30 p.m. - Onward

Free evening with dinner on your own and optional events.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Reception: JustFaith Ministries and Partners

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Diversity Outreach Initiative Dinner (participants and invited guests)

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration (all welcome)

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Reception and Meeting: Young Leaders Initiative (participants and invited guests)

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Member Meeting (visitors welcome)

9:15 -10:00 p.m.

Prayer at the End of the Day: Adoration with Taize Prayer and Benediction (all welcome)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013

7:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Daily Mass

7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Catholic Charities U.S.A. Hospitality Suite

8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

BREAK

9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Opening Prayer

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Policy Workshops: Group B (concurrent)

1. The Middle East: Pursuing Peace in a Tumultuous Region
   
2. Torture: Is It Ever Justified?
   
3. Mali: Putting the Pieces Back Together
   
4. Religious Freedom: Cornerstone of a Civil Society
   
5. Natural Resources:  Promote Health, Reduce Violent Conflict, Ensure Development

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

BREAK

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Advocacy Fair

12:30 p.m.

Lunch (on your own, as you prepare for Capitol Hill visits)

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Capitol Hill Visits

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m

Capitol Hill Reception (location to be announced)

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Special Presentation: Fr. James Martin, S.J.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013

7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Registration

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Catholic Relief Services Annual Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Catholic Charities U.S.A. Hospitality Suite

8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

BREAK

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Strategy Sessions (concurrent)

1. The Year of Faith and Social Mission
2. Two Feet of Love in Action: Soup Kitchens Mobilize for Social Justice
3. Reexamining the Strategic Landscape: Working Together on Local and Regional Issues
   

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

BREAK

10:45a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Closing Mass
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, principal celebrant & homilist

12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.

BREAK

12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Luncheon and Closing Plenary:
Mr. David Brooks and Mr. Mark Shields, PBS Newshour

1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Concluding Remarks and Final Blessing