Focolare in the US and Canada

3/22/2021
Webinar

American culture thrives on a certain type of attitude: “You can do it if you try!” Yet, these last twelve months of the pandemic have upended these expectations and made us aware of our limitations and inabilities. Could we learn from those in our midst who live with more consciousness of their own disabilities?
In this webinar, you will hear insights from four panelists from across the globe who will share stories and reflections on the intersection between building community and living with disability.

PANELISTS

• Luca Badetti, PhD, promotes human growth and transformation through inclusive community belonging. Combining his background in disability studies, clinical psychology and theology, he teaches at Loyola University Chicago John Felice Rome Center. He is the author of “I Believe in You: Wisdom from community with persons with disabilities on believing in ourselves and the other“
• Lillibeth Navarro is a spiritual mentor, advocate, activist, speaker, writer, peer counselor, local and state commissioner both in the Philippines and the United States. She is the Founder & Executive Director of CALIF (Communities Actively Living Independent and Free).
• Stephanie S. and Jen O. are part of the Cleveland L’Arche Community, where people with and without intellectual disabilities share a common journey.

A Hearth for the Human Family is the annual conference of the Focolare in North America
This virtual event was presented on March 6 and 7, 2021. Over 300 participants from North America and around the world attended. We hope you’ll take a minute to view the presentations below, recorded live during the event, in hopes of inspiring you on the journey towards a united world. Click here to watch all the sessions and access the resources.

1/14/2021
Online Event

In his latest encyclical, Pope Francis highlights where our modern world has to change, from its economic and political frameworks to its approach regarding climate justice and war — topics that involve humanity as a whole. Thus, the pope invites believers of all religions to work together for a more fraternal world. How are our Jewish and Muslim communities reacting to this invitation? And what are their thoughts on the encyclical? Watch the webinar with Rabbi Burton Visotzky, Imam Tariq El-Amin and Fr. John McNerney.