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    Schedule of Events

     
    CSMG Program Book

    PRE-GATHERING MEETING SCHEDULE - February 10-12

    **Some times listed below may have changed.  Please refer to the program book for correct meeting rooms and times.

    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012
    9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration
    10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Exhibit Hall
    1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    		 First-Time Attendees &
    Capitol Hill Visits 101 Orientation
    State Captains' Caucus
    2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
    3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Opening Plenary Session
    Mr. John Carr, USCCB, Department of Justice,
    Peace, and Human Development
    4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Opening Liturgy: 
    Most Reverend Jaime Soto, Diocese of Sacramento
    6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. BREAK
    6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Dinner/ CCHD Cafferty Award      


    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
    7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Daily Mass
    7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Registration
    7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. CCUSA Breakfast
    8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Exchibit Hall
    9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Morning Prayer
    9:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.     International Policy Plenary
    Dr. Carolyn Woo, Catholic Relief Services
    10:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.   BREAK
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. State Delegation Meetings
    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.     USCCB Pro-Life Activities Sponsored Lunch
    12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m Lunch provided (service ends 1 p.m.)
    1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 

    International Policy Workshops

    		I1:  Saving Lives and Livelihoods:
    Poverty-Focused International Assistance

    		I2:  What Next in Afghanistan and Pakistan?

    		I3:  Causes and Consequences of Migration

    		I4:  Human Rights and Religious Freedom:
    Vulnerable Populations at Risk

    		I:5  Commodities, Extractives and Trade Policies:
    Impacts on Global Poverty
    2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. BREAK
    3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Capitol Hill International Briefings
    4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Captiol Hill Domestic Briefings
    5:30 p.m.                              Dinner (on  your own)
    5:30-7:30  JustFaith Ministries Reception (External Event)
    7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.         Eucharistic Adoration
    7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.         St. Vincent de Paul Society


    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012
    7:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. Daily Mass
    7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration
    7:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.   Continental Breakfast
    8:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.         Exhibit Hall
    8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.         BREAK
    9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.      Opening Prayer
    9:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m..    Domestic Policy Plenary
    Dr. Arturo Chávez, Mexican American Catholic
    College
    10:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m BREAK
    11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.  

    Domestic Policy Workshops

    		D1:  Liberty and Justice for All:
    Threats, Challenges, and Opportunities Facing
    the Catholic Church in the United States

    		D2:  The Housing Crisis in America:
    It's Effect on the Economy and How to Protect Families

    		D3:  Protecting Human Life, Caring for Creation:
    Safeguarding Children from Mercury and Toxic Air Pollution

    		D4:  The Farm Bill:
    Food, Farming and the Good of People and Creation
        
         		D5:  Tools for Educating and Advocating on
    Poverty and Unemployment
    12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.        Lunch (on your own between Capitol Hill visits
    1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Capitol Hill Visits (External Event)
    4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m Capitol Hill Reception (External Event)
    7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Entertainment
    Ms. Judy McDonald, Catholic Comedian


    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
    7:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Registration
    7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Catholic Relief Services Annual Breakfast
    8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall
    8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. BREAK
    9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Strategy Sessions 

    		S1:  Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship 101

    		S2:  Respectful, Civil Dialogue

    		S3:  Think and Act Anew
      S4:  Becoming Neighbors
    10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. BREAK
    10:45a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Closing Liturgy
    Celebrant:  TBD
    12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Luncheon and Closing Plenary
    Mr. David Brooks and Mr. Mark Shields,
    PBS Newshour













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