Apr. 3 Gallagher Lecture on Dorothy Day

The Gallagher Lecture returns to St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish on April 3 with “Dorothy Day: A Saint for Our Time”, presented by Orbis Books publisher Robert Ellsberg.

Praised by Pope Francis in his 2015 speech to Congress, Dorothy Day was among the most accomplished social activists and publishers of our time. Day was also referred to by Pope Benedict XVI as a model of conversion, for her lifelong mission to protect the disenfranchised ran parallel with her exploration of the Catholic faith.

Robert Ellsberg worked with Day during the last five years of her life. He served for two years as managing editor of The Catholic Worker newspaper―founded by Day in the 1930s―and is active in promoting Day’s cause for canonization.

The Gallagher Lecture series, named in honor of beloved priest and Charlestown native Henry Gallagher, has brought outstanding presenters to the Parish, including John Allen, Sr. Helen Prejean, and Cardinal Sean O’Malley.

The public is invited to save the date for this wonderful event on April 3 at 3:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church on 55 Warren.

Admission is free. Contributions to Harvest on Vine Emergency Food Pantry are welcome.

Saint Mary–Saint Catherine of Siena is an urban, Roman Catholic Parish formed in 2006 from two historic Charlestown parishes. We are an intentionally inclusive community welcoming all of the many people who make up our diverse neighborhood. Because our lives are nourished by the Eucharist, we strive to build a vibrant Parish that develops and strengthens our faith and worship. With a goal of being community-oriented in the Spirit of the Gospel, we are involved in the local and global issues of our times. We are therefore dedicated to service, action, and compassion.