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UPCOMING EVENTS
Eucharistic Procession to Broadview Detention Center
On Saturday, October 11, CSPL will gather at St. Eulalia Catholic Church—the birthplace of CSPL—and then process the one-mile walk to the Broadview Detention Center, where a delegation will attempt to access the facility to provide Communion to the people being detained there under overcrowded and inhumane conditions.
Mass & Procession Honoring Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez
Join us to honor the life of Silverio Villagas Gozalez, who was shot and killed by ICE on September 12, 2025, and to demand an investigation into the operation that ended in his death.
September 24, 2025 - Nonviolent Direct Action Workshop
Jesus used nonviolence in resistance to the Roman Empire, and movement leaders throughout history have followed his example. Together we will explore the theology of nonviolence that accurately embraces Jesus’ actions. We will then learn the practical skills we need to apply this theology to the actions we take in this critical moment.
September 20, 2025 - Interfaith Prayer March to the Great Lakes Naval Base
Saturday, September 20, 2025 — Join CSPL and many allies for an Interfaith Prayer March to the Great Lakes Naval Station in North Chicago. We will Denounce ICE, Denounce Militarization, and Proclaim Liberation!
September 13, 2025 - People’s Mass for Justice + Peace
On September 13th at 10 AM outside of the Great Lakes Naval Base, we invite you to gather with us for an outdoor People’s Mass in prayerful resistance, united in our commitment to justice, mercy, and liberation.
August 20, 2025 - Listening Sessions Training at CTU
Listening sessions are a core strategy used at CSPL and by many community organizers to determine what issues are most important to the community they work with. Listening is also core to spiritual discernment!
July 16, 2025 - Joint Regional Table Meeting
Join our next joint Regional Table meeting on Zoom for action planning. And we wish to thank the members who have provided leadership to direct the work of CSPL.
June 6-8, 2025 - Congress for Spiritual and Public Leadership
2025 Congress for Spiritual and Public Leadership details coming soon!
May 28 & 31, 2025 - Congress Orientation and Volunteer Trainings
Please attend an orientation setting to make the most of your Congress experience!
May 21, 2025 - Joint Regional Table Meeting
Join our next joint Regional Table meeting on Zoom for action planning. And we wish to thank the members who have provided leadership to direct the work of CSPL.
April 16, 2025 - Joint Regional Table Meeting
Join our next joint Regional Table meeting on Zoom for action planning. And we wish to thank the members who have provided leadership to direct the work of CSPL.
March 19, 2025 - Joint Regional Table Meeting
Join our next joint Regional Table meeting on Zoom for action planning. And we wish to thank the members who have provided leadership to direct the work of CSPL.
March 5, 2025 - ICE: Repent from Complicity in Systemic Sin
Take action to demand that ICE ceases raids, arrests, and detentions.
February 22, 2025 - Towards Political Holiness: Know Your Faith, Know Your Rights
Training in rapid response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, arrests, and detentions. Know your rights before you face this crisis.
Rooted in liberative Catholic and Christian theologies, learn how you and your parish can prepare to respond and ensure that people of any immigration status know their rights when confronted by law enforcement.
February 18, 2025 - Turning to Contemplation - Imago Divina Workshop
Virtual Imago Divina Workshop February 18, 2025
February 12, 2025 - Joint Regional Table Meeting
Join our next joint Regional Table meeting on Zoom for action planning. And we wish to thank the members who have provided leadership to direct the work of CSPL.
Dec 13, 2024 - Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the seasons of Advent and Christmas with CSPL at our December Membership Meeting!
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What did Jesus’ life look like 2000+ years ago?
This book is an invitation to share in that curiosity about the historical Jesus, what his life was like 2,000+ years ago, what his community experienced, what his teachings meant, and, most importantly, what they can teach us about advancing justice in our neighborhoods and communities through a community organizing framework, grounded in a deeply rooted spiritual life.

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