This year we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Bl. James Miller, FSC.
We will be remembering Bl. James Miller and his legacy in a series of events beginning on Saturday, February 12 and ending on Friday, February 18 on the Winona and Twin Cities campuses.
The Lunch & Learn events for faculty and staff will be capped at 50. Please RSVP by Monday, January 31 to reserve your spot.
Event Schedule
Saturday, February 12
Vigil Mass
4:30 p.m., Chapel of St. Thomas More
Monday, February 14
Evening with Br. Paul Joslin, FSC and the students (Winona)
7 p.m., President’s Room
Tuesday, February 15
Lunch & Learn – Faculty & Staff (Winona)
Noon, Toner Lounge
Come hear Br. Paul Joslin, FSC tell his powerful story regarding Bl. James Miller. Br. Paul is from the eastern district and was on mission with Bl. James at the time of his murder. Lunch will be catered. Please RSVP here.
Wednesday, February 16
Who is my neighbor: Immigration & Refugee Panel Discussion (Twin Campus)
Panelists:
Rev. Jerchah Heurh, pastor First Hmong Assemblies of God Church
Dr. Nhia Heurh Vu, manager of learning and development at the Minnesota Department of Revenue
Gene Gelgelu, doctoral candidate in Saint Mary’s Doctor of Education in Leadership program
Amy Smith, social worker at Hennepin Healthcare’s Whittier Clinic
4 p.m., Brother Louis Hall Main Room
Thursday, February 17
Migrant America: The Hidden Community Amongst Us Panel Discussion (Winona)
7 p.m., Salvi Hall
Panelist Dr. Kyle Black and Fatima Said, executive director of Project Fine
Friday, February 18
Prayer Service, Lunch & Learn – Faculty & Staff (Twin Cities)
Noon, University Center Ball Room East
Join us for a prayer service and to hear Br. Paul Joslin, FSC tell his powerful story. Lunch will be catered. Please RSVP here.
Friday, February 18 Movie & Discussion: Romero (Winona)
7 p.m., Aquinas Hall 200
Please contact the Office of Mission & Ministry at officeofmission@smumn.edu with any questions regarding the events.
We look forward to commemorating our beloved alumnus with you!
