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Community Picnic |
We hope you will join us for our Annual Summer Meeting and Picnic. It is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship on the grounds of picturesque Chatham Village. The picnic is potluck so bring your favorite dish to share (and the recipe). APP is providing main course dishes. We are requesting appetizers, sides, breads, desserts and beverages. Volunteers are also needed and opportunities will be listed. Additionally, we will be collecting items for Casa San Jose and offering attendees an letter writing opportunity to reach out to their congress members regarding immigration. Details in the event confirmation. RSVPs are requested by August 17. |
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2026 Speakers - Open Registration |
HYBRID PRESENTATION ZOOM & St. Paul of the Cross Monastery 148 Monastery Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15203 | Liberation, Technology, and Hope: A Catholic Theology of AI John Slattery In light of Pope Leo's Magnifica Humanitas, what is the role of theology in discussions of AI? Dr. John Slattery will present the current field of AI ethical studies and argue for a liberative, eschatological resistance to AI platforms. Paired with Pope Leo's language of disarmament, liberation theology offers a helpful lens for addressing the needs of community alongside the demands of modern technology. Through theology, we can resist the dehumanizing tendencies of capitalism and work together to build a humane and holy future. John Slattery, Executive Director of the Grefenstette Center for Ethics at Duquesne University, is an ethicist, theologian, and historian of science. Slattery works at the intersection of technology, science, theology, and racism. His education was at Georgetown Univ. St. Paul School of |
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Fall 2026 Speaker Series In Memory of Jane Pillar |
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For details on the Presentations and the Speakers, click here. Revisit Past Speakers |
Political Holiness: A Spiritual Journey A Retreat with Art McDonald ~ ~ ~ ~ |
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Unjust War in Iran APP Statement Pax Christi USA Statement _________________________ |
______________________________________ Important Statements on Immigration Nov. 12: US Conference of Catholic Bishops approve a statement challenging the cruel treatment of immigrants (216 out of 224 Bishops) November 13, the Feast of St. Frances Cabrini: Bishop Mark Eckman issues a letter in support of immigrants. Click here for the USCCB Statement Click here for Bishop Eckman's Letter ____________________________________________ |
Special Opportunity: Catholic Social Teaching's Core Principal - Liturgy & Life, Dr. Tom Octave An overview of CST, a consistent theme of Popes through the last century, and how it flows from Jesus and our weekly liturgies. Click here for his 45 minute presentation. |
Promoting a Culture of Life Association of Pittsburgh Priests calls on Catholic leaders to develop new pastoral, spiritual approach regarding abortion and the culture of life -June 13, 2022 |
Synodality |
APP is committed to doing all that we can to promote Synodality in Western PA. Synodality is a way of journeying forward, led by the Spirit, in our polarized world for our newly merged parishes, for lay groups associated with religious orders, and other groups wanting to live the Gospel more faithfully. Synodality is an on-going process – of listening to each other and for the Spirit, sharing hopes, experiencing supportive community, and being open and responsive to the pain of the world. Synodality is the way to grow as Church. Visit our Resource page for the Final Synthesis Report, Oct. 28, 2023 & more. |
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