Rev. Chloe Breyer, ICNY's executive director, will be presenting "Holy Sites - Making Memorials after Destruction in a Religiously Diverse World" at a U.N. Policy Consultation gathering on Thursday, Feb. 27 at UN Plaza. The consultation, entitled "Safeguarding Holy Sites" is … [Read more...] about Safeguarding Holy Sites – ICNY executive director to give presentation at U.N. Policy Consultation
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Sister Mary Nerney – In Memoriam
Sister Mary Nerney, left, with Veronica Talbert. Sister Mary was the founder and director of Steps to End Family Violence. Photo credit: Clarence Sheppard/New York Daily News Sr. Mary Nerney was a member of the Congregation of Notre Dame and a regular … [Read more...] about Sister Mary Nerney – In Memoriam
V-Day: Speak Out on Violence Against Women — from the Pulpit
The following article by Jim Wallis (president of Sojourners) was originally published on Sojourners website. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, our annual reminder to celebrate the love we share in our lives. While many may be struggling through aisles of candy hearts and … [Read more...] about V-Day: Speak Out on Violence Against Women — from the Pulpit
Application Deadline Approaching: 2014 NEH Summer Institute for School Teachers
The deadline for applications is coming up on March 4th -- act now if you want to enrich your teaching on religious diversity! K-12 teachers at public, private, and faith-based schools are invited to apply for a three week summer institute, Religious Worlds of New York: … [Read more...] about Application Deadline Approaching: 2014 NEH Summer Institute for School Teachers
ICNY & students at Dominican Academy to discuss Islam
ICNY program associates Dr. Sarah Sayeed (Director of Community Partnerships) and Dr. Henry Goldschmidt (Director of Education Programs) will be meeting next week with senior seminar students to talk about everyday life of NYC Muslim communities. … [Read more...] about ICNY & students at Dominican Academy to discuss Islam
