Friday, October 30, 2020

Exhibit Hall Open
12:00pm-1:00pm Eastern

Prayer
1:00pm Eastern

Session 3: Concurrent Sessions
1:15pm - 2:15pm Eastern

 

  • Session 3A: Canonical Governance Options and Possibilities for Collaboration
    Presented by: Sr. Janice Bader, CPPS, Sr. Sharon Euart, RSM, Lyn Korte, Sr. Ann Lacour, MSC, Sr. Patricia McDermott, RSM, Sr. Mary Jo Nelson, OLVM, Sr. Stephanie Still, PBVM and Sr. Marlene Weisenbeck, FSPA
    Today many religious institutes are involved in planning for the future and, along with other issues, discerning what possibilities might exist for canonical governance in their institutes. For some the need may be more immediate than for others; nonetheless, it is not too soon to begin the conversation about the changing realities facing religious today. During this workshop the panelists will discuss the decision-making process, advantages and challenges of the options chosen, learnings from the experience, and offer suggestions and resources for those planning for the future. 
  • Session 3B: Bitter Lessons of the Past and Hope Towards the Future: Best Practices and Protocols for Responding to Sexual Abuse Cases
    Presented by: Michael Airdo
    Pope Francis wrote in is Apostolic Letter You Are the Light of the World addressing the crimes of sexual abuse in the Church: “[W]e must continue to learn from the bitter lessons of past, looking with hope towards the future.”  In light of the Pope’s call, the current climate in the United States, and the rapidly changing state laws regarding statutes of limitations, it is critical for both female and male religious institutes to know how to best address an allegation of abuse. This workshop will detail an overview of the steps that should be taken immediately following an allegation, the gathering of essential information, and pastorally responding to those who state they have been harmed. This workshop will also focus on locating applicable insurance and tendering claims to the insurance companies. Further, the workshop will discuss the protocol pertaining to working with civil legal counsel in analyzing legal issues, identifying witnesses, and the overall investigation and litigation plan.  Special attention will be given to resolving these legal disputes through the mediation process.  Finally, this session will show how “the bitter lessons of the past” should be the religious institute’s foundation for hope in the future.   
     
  • Session 3C: Fundraising for Mission - Principles of Development
    Presented by: Sr. Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM

    You will hear a brief overview of the principles of development for fundraising for mission or retirement needs. How do development, finance and leadership work together to create a culture of stewardship and philanthropy?  Who is responsible for cultivating donors? Asking for donations? Recording gifts? Thanking, communicating or interacting with donors?  In light of donor privacy laws, learn what information can be shared by development with leadership. We will discuss ways leadership can assist the development efforts of your community.


Break and Exhibit Hall Open
2:15pm-3:00pm Eastern

Session 4: Concurrent Sessions
3:00pm-4:00pm Eastern

  • Session 4A: New Governance Challenges and Opportunities
    Presented by: Mark Chopko & Jennifer Gniady
    All organizations have governance challenges, including religious institutes.  This workshop looks at the creative opportunities religious institutes have to design governance, particularly in using ministerial public juridic person forms to continue established ministries.  We will address options to encourage the successful use of civil structures and increase lay participation, such as conveying religious intent and authority through civil legal documents, managing the shift in control from a religious institution to a lay board over time, training board members in both fiduciary duties and spiritual formation, and preparing to manage public expectations and obedience to church authority.

     
  • Session 4B: Impact Investing: A Way to Address Class, Race and Gender Inequity
    Presented by: Mary Bruce Alford, Sr. Corinne Florek, OP, Jeannine Jacokes, Carla Mannings, & Sarah Smith
    What does impact mean in an age of gender, race, and class inequity? This panel will explore how religious investors and Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) can work together to influence conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion given gospel values and the mission of Jesus. This workshop will provide thought provoking ideas about how each of us can address systemic classism, gender bias, and racism through investing and lending practices.
     
  • 4C: Maintaining a Legacy of Marygrove College: A Case Study
    Presented by: Dr. Elizabeth Burns & Sr. Mary Jane Herb, IHM
    In 2019, amidst many challenges, Marygrove College in Detroit, which had been sponsored by the IHM Congregation for over 100 years, closed. The Marygrove Conservancy, a 501 c3 organization, was formed, focused on cradle to career education on the campus of Marygrove College. The IHM Congregation helped shape the vision and share in this death and resurrection story.  Initial partners include the Detroit Public Schools, Kresge Foundation, University of Michigan and Starfish Family Services.

 

Exhibit Hall Open
4:00pm-5:00pm Eastern