The Ladies of Charity USA joined with over 500 Catholic leaders to make sure the voices of the poor were heard in the corridors of Washington power.

To Go Forth: Encountering Christ in the Heart of the World

They joined with others from communities, parishes, colleges and initiatives supported by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development gathered in Washington, DC from February 7-10 at the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering to pray, study and celebrate the Eucharist together.

They joined with others from communities, parishes, colleges and initiatives supported by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development gathered in Washington, DC from February 7-10 at the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering to pray, study and celebrate the Eucharist together.

The intense experience of discipleship, community and encuentro climaxes when these leaders go to Capitol Hill to visit legislators and share a vision of society grounded in justice, fairness, respect for the human person and solidarity.

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