2012 National Gathering Speakers
Opening Video: Welcome to Washington
Hilda Solis, United States Secretary of Labor
Opening Plenary: “The Bible and Just Economy”
Dr. Margaret Aymer, Associate Professor, New Testament, Interdenominational Theological Center
Policy Plenaries: “Economy, Livelihood and Our Economic Priorities”
Dr. Gary Dorrien, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary & Columbia University
Ellen Nissenbaum, Senior Vice-President for Governmental Affairs, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
Advocacy Plenary I: “Let’s Be Christian Advocates!”
Sr. Marge Clark, BVM, Ed.D., NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
Crickett Nicovich, RESULTS
Mr. Russ Testa, Franciscan Friars (OFM), Holy Name Province, Office for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation
Sunday Sermon: “Who Are the Poor?”
Dr. Arturo Chávez, President and CEO of the Mexican American Catholic College
Advocacy Plenary II: “Let’s Be Christian Community Organizers!”
Sr. Marge Clark, BVM, Ed.D., NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
Meredith Dodson
Crickett Nicovich, RESULTS
Mr. Russ Testa, Franciscan Friars (OFM), Holy Name Province, Office for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation
Banquet Plenary: “Make a Joyful Noise!”
Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver II
National Gathering Moderators
Rev. Mari Castellanos, Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues, Justice and Witness Ministries Washington Office, United Church of Christ
Sr. Marge Clark, BVM, Ed.D., Lobbyist, NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby