On September 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, join the Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Catholic Charities as Rev. Daniel Groody, C.S.C., Ph.D. shares why Catholics should see the body of Christ in the migrant.

St. Matthew Cathedral / 1701 Miami St, South Bend, IN 46613

  • Caritas Society members are invited to join the Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Catholic Charities for a mass and reception before Reverend Daniel Groody, C.S.C. shares why Catholics should see the body of Christ in the migrant.

    • 5:30: Mass in St. Matthew Cathedral 

    • 6:00: Caritas Member Reception in St. Matthew's gym. Complementary hors' de oeuvres and beer/wine.

    • 7:00 to 9:00: Presentation in Cathedral

    Please RSVP on the form as a Caritas Member if you plan to join the reception.

  • The Caritas Society is a devoted circle of Catholic Charities' closest friends and supporters who partner with us in our mission to aid the most vulnerable in our community.

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    Not sure if you are already a member? Email iwitulski@ccfwsb.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR:

THANK YOU TO THE HOPE BUILDER SPONSORS:

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

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About the Speaker:

Rev. Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C., is a Holy Cross Priest, Vice President and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, a fellow and trustee, and a professor of theology and global affairs at the University of Notre Dame. His primary responsibilities include advancing undergraduate teaching, research, and outreach. 

Father Groody is an award-winning author, teacher, and film producer. He has written four books, edited or coedited five books, and written numerous articles that have been translated into nine languages. His scholarship delves into the intersection of theology and migration, offering insights into the human experience of displacement and the role of faith in addressing social and global challenges. His latest book, A Theology of Migration: The Bodies of Refugees and the Body of Christ, won first-place honors from the Catholic Press Association.

Internationally recognized as an expert on migration and refugee issues, Father Groody has collaborated with institutions such as the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the World Council of Churches, the Vatican, and the United Nations. He has also produced several internationally acclaimed films and documentaries, including Dying to Live: A Migrant’s Journey. 

He is the recipient of a Centennial Medal from Catholic Charities and a winner of an award for sustained excellence in undergraduate teaching. He currently teaches a course titled “The Heart’s Desire and Social Change,” which enables students to discover the connection between the deepest desires of their hearts and the needs and challenges of the world. 

Fr. Groody earned his bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame, a master of divinity degree and a licentiate in sacred theology from the Jesuit School of Theology, and a doctorate in theology from the Graduate Theological Union. He also completed post-doctoral work at Oxford University’s Refugee Studies Centre.  

His engagement with policymakers, scholars and religious leaders underscores the integral relationship among Christian faith, global justice, the dignity of the human person, and theological reflection. In addition to his research, scholarship, and teaching, Father Groody is a former downhill ski racer, loves woodworking, and once rode a bicycle from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon.