"Behind the Swoosh"

Who Made Your Sneakers?

The Manchester Deanery of the Archdiocese of Hartford will sponsor an event with Jim Keady, “Behind the Swoosh: Sweatshops & Social Justice” on Sunday, March 22, 2015 7:00 - 8:30 pm at St. Mary Church in East Hartford. Jim will share his first hand research into the unjust practices regarding workers and working conditions in the sneaker industry.
Jim Keady

The Manchester Deanery plans a regional presentation every other year for their youth ministry and confirmation students. This year they have opened 100 spots for youth /adults outside of the deanery for $10.00 per person, available on a first come-first served basis.

If you would like to be part of this conversation, contact Shawnee Baldwin at the Office for Religious Education and Evangelization no later than Feb 6th, sooner if you really want to guarantee a seat.

Sarah Hillier

Interest in this topic was sparked by a presentation made by OCSJM’s PSM Coordinator Sarah Hillier to the Manchester Deanery on Catholic Social Teaching. If you are interested in inviting Sarah to speak at a gathering in your parish or deanery, contact her at sarah.hillier@aohct.org.

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