Join us on a pilgrimage from parish to parish as we explore health as a social justice issue. Featuring the award-winning PBS documentary, "Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?" Facilitated dialogue led by special guest speakers to follow.
Open to the community -- all are welcome.
"In Sickness and In Wealth"
Thursday, April 23, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Campbell
What connections exist between healthy bodies, healthy bank accounts, and skin color?
"Not Just a Paycheck"
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Martin of Tours Parish, San Jose
Unemployment takes a toll in Michigan but not in Sweden.
"Becoming American"
Thursday, June 25, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ascension Parish, Saratoga
Latino immigrants arrive healthy but don't stay that way.
"Collateral Damage"
Thursday, July 23, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Parish, Saratoga
Marshall Islanders are caught between the developing and the industrialized worlds.
"Place Matters"
Thursday, August 20, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Mary's Parish, Los Gatos
Where you live predicts your health.
"Bad Sugar"
Thursday, September 24, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Francis Cabrini Parish, San Jose
Diabetes in two Native American communities.
"When the Bough Breaks"
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish, Cupertino
How racism gets embedded in the body and affects birth outcomes.
