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Christian Communities in Iraq 5 years after ISIS Invasion & 400th Anniversary of 1st Africans to Arrive in Colonial America
On this weekend’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan looks at the recovery of the Christian community of the Nineveh Plain in northern Iraq 5 years after their displacement by the forces of ISIS and remembering the first Africans to arrive in British Colonial America on the 400th Anniversary of their arrival in the New World. Michel Constantin is the Regional Director for Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Northern Iraq and the Emergency Response Coordinator for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. During the 5 year Anniversary of the Invasion of the Nineveh Plain in Northern Iraq by the forces of ISIS this month, Michel shares the continuing struggles of…
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Just Love’s Look at Woodstock, and Pastoral Responses to the Violence in Dayton and El Paso
On this week’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan talks about the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock and also the tragic shooting at Dayton and El Paso. Dr. Steve Waksman, Ph.D. is a Professor of American Studies and Music, and Chair of the Music Department at Smith College. Dr. Waksman talks about the original Woodstock that may not be generally known, as well as what impact and significance the rock festival had on contemporary music and culture. Bishop Mark J. Seitz is the Bishop of El Paso, Texas and talks about how the Diocese of El Paso is seeking to reach out to those who have been impacted by the…
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Discussing Human Trafficking and Reflecting on the Current Economic Debate and the Relationship between Catholic Social Teaching
On this weekend’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan talks about the fight against human trafficking and also the economy from a Catholic perspective. Lima James, MSW. is the Education and Development Manager of LifeWays Network, an anti-trafficking organization located here in the New York area dedicated to both providing victims of human trafficking with safe housing and other services that they need to help them recover from trauma, regain self-worth and independence. During this week when we commemorate the World Day Against Human Trafficking in Persons on July 30th, Lima shares some facts about human trafficking, what LifeWays Network is doing to assist victims, and what listeners can…
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Puerto Rico’s Continued Struggles Almost Two Years After Hurricane Maria and Disability and Social Inclusion
On this weekend’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan talks about the current status of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and the protests on the island; and he discusses Disability and Social Inclusion during the week we remember the 29th Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Dr. Edwin Melendez, Ph.D. is a Professor of Urban Affairs and the Director of The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College in New York City. Nearly two years since Hurricane Maria made its devastating landfall on the island of Puerto Rico back on September 20, 2017, the island and its people continue to struggle to recover. Dr.…
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Catholic Charities’ Assistance for Immigrants and Refugees and Rocket Scientist Turned Nun
On this week’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan talks about the current immigration issues in the US and also he celebrates the 50th anniversary of the landing on the moon. C. Mario Russell, Esq. is the Director of Catholic Charities of New York’s Immigration and Refugee Services which serves the immigrant and refugee communities in New York City and the Hudson Valley. During a week when the current Administration has announced impending immigration enforcement actions as well as new efforts to drastically limit asylum claims at the United States’ southern border, Mario talks about some of what he has been hearing and seeing regarding immigration enforcement in communities…
