Overview

A panel of experts will address how poverty impacts our seniors, children, veterans, and those living within our urban & rural communities.

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.

THE NEW DATE IS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2026.

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 (see below under the "Speakers" section for more details) 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 howto partner with them in their work. Over 20 organizations from across Central and Southern Indiana will be represented!

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

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

"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

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