Faith in Action : A conversation on the prophetic role of the Church in this time and place

A painting of a man and woman standing under a dove

Faith in Action : A conversation on the prophetic role of the Church in this time and place

Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Student Union Ballroom
McNichols Campus
4001 W. McNichols Rd.
Detroit, MI 48221

Join us for a free discussion on the role of the Catholic Church in addressing today’s most pressing issues.

Featured Speakers:

  • Archbishop of Detroit Edward Weisenburger
  • Bishop John Stowe, O.F.M. Conv. of Lexington, Ky., president of Pax Christi USA
  • Helen Marie Burns, RSM, former president of Leadership Conference of Women Religious
  • Matt Mio, professor of Chemistry at Detroit Mercy and expert on Laudato Si’

This event will be moderated by Bridget Deegan-Krause, author of Together Through Reflection: Themes for Those Who Lead and Serve in Catholic Organization.

For more information, contact Fr. Charles Oduke, vice president for Mission Integration, at odukeca@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1651.