Poverty In Our Community: Complexities, Challenges, Hope
Schedule
Wed Jan 28 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN
About this Event
January is Poverty Awareness Month.
Join Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis to discuss the impact of poverty in our communities. A panel of experts will address the reality of poverty impacting our seniors, children, veterans, and those living within our urban & rural communities.
Doors open at 5:30 to allow ample time for participants to visit with community organizations serving people affected by poverty and how you can partner with them in their ministries.
Refreshments will be provided.
Walk-ins welcome.
Free parking is located in the lot behind the Catholic Center along Illinois Street.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM
Doors Open
Info: Network with local community organizations as well as other parish outreach ministries while enjoying refreshments before the panel discussion begins.
🕑: 06:30 PM
Opening Prayer
🕑: 06:35 PM
Understanding Principles of Catholic Social Doctrine
Info: "The Church's love for the poor . . . is a part of her constant tradition." CCC 2444
🕑: 06:45 PM
Personal Witness
🕑: 07:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Info: David Bethuram, Executive Director of the Secretariate for Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis will moderate our panel discussion for the evening.
🕑: 07:45 PM
Q&A
🕑: 08:00 PM
Closing Prayer
Where is it happening?
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis, 1400 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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