What is the Current Situation in Iran?

I would like to pass along an invitation from Pax Christi NY. Dave Robinson is Pax Christi USA Executive Director, he was in Iran as part of a delegation organized by the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR), and was interviewed Tuesday by CNN for several hours, along with several other delegates. CNN used some of the footage from this interview on the "American Morning" show, Wednesday May 17, as part of a larger story on Iran. Here is a chance to see him speak in person.

All Are Invited to a

PAX CHRISTI PRESENTATION

What is the Current Situation in Iran?

GUEST SPEAKER : Dave Robinson, Executive Director Pax Christi USA

Dave Robinson is the executive director of Pax Christi USA, the national Catholic peace and justice movement. An internationally recognized expert in the field of disarmament and nuclear deterrence, Robinson has represented Pax Christi International on disarmament issues at the United nations, and regularly serves as a consultant to NGOs and faith-based organizations working on issues of disarmament, human rights, international peace and conflict resolution.

Robinson has participated on delegations to Iraq, El Salvador, Colombia, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and lectures on a wide range of theological and justice issues, including economic and interracial justice, Just War Theory, the role of faith and politics, the War on Terrorism and foreign policy. Robinson has also participated in a number of direct actions, including campaigns against U.S. nuclear weapons policy, the U.S.-led war in Iraq, and most recently in front of the Sudanese Embassy to call attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Darfur region.. Robinson is the Executive Editor of The Catholic Peace Voice, a bimonthly newsmagazine published by Pax Christi USA, and has been published by numerous secular and religious publications.

Just back from Iran, Dave will report on his trip with the Fellowship of Reconciliation

Sunday, May 21, 2006
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish House
980 Park Ave. at 84th St.
Manhattan
1 P.M.

Coffee/tea will be available

If you plan to attend, please email Rosaleen Mazur:
rosiemazur@yahoo.com or call 212-348-6987

All are invited to attend the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the church or the Family Folk Mass at 11 a.m. in Wallace Hall under the church.