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Peacemaker of the Year Award
<p align="center"><strong>PCMDCB PEACEMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><u>Note:</u></strong><strong> </strong>Though some of the following items have been updated, biographical information may only be accurate as of the date of the PCMDCB award.<strong> </strong></p> <p> <br></p> <p><strong>2008, Catholic Worker communities in Metro DC & Baltimore</strong></p> <p>Our first Peacemaker of the Year Award Dinner was held at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Arlington, VA, in November 2008. Bishop Tom Gumbleton celebrated Mass, and former soldier, war resister, and peace activist Camilo Mejia was our keynote speaker. Honorees and special guests were the area’s Catholic Worker Communities: Dorothy Day Catholic Wor...</p></p>
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Interfaith in Action
Attending my first Parliament of the World's Religions conference was a deeply enriching experience. This conference served as a powerful reminder of the importance of interfaith dialogue in today's world. In a time when division often takes precedence, the Parliament provided a remarkable platform for diverse religious and spiritual traditions to come together, fostering mutual respect, cooperation, and harmony.
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Learning to Become an Ally
In March of this year, I joined a beautiful blue bus full of other eager learners on the 2023 Maryland Civil Rights Education Experience, an 8-day tour with 13 stops in North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee. I was extraordinarily moved by what I learned. I am writing to share a few takeaways and one indelible image, to encourage others to join next year’s Experience, and to make a public commitment to anti-racism.
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