Mark Hannan

More Vulnerable, Not Safer

by Mark Hannan
Comment
| Current Events, Hand-guns, Public Policy
May 10, 2011

The entirety of Rev. Phil Blackwell's comments on gun violence and Illinois H.B. 148 (conceal and carry) at Gov. Pat Quinn's press conference on May 3, 2011 in conjunction with the Illinois Anti-Violence Commission.
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Why Not Leave Afghanistan Now?

by Mark Hannan
Comment
| Current Events, Understanding Violence, War & Militarism
May 7, 2011

How? When? These two tiny words have dominated our national discourse, regarding what is now America's longest war, for the past decade. With the advent Osama Bin Laden's death this should no longer be the case. When it comes to leaving Afghanistan, there should no longer be any questions except 'why not now'?
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Saint Sabina Sets the Record Straight

by Mark Hannan
1
| Current Events, Ecclesiology, Michael Pfleger, Urban Ministry
May 5, 2011

In a full page advertisement, in the May 4th edition of the Sun Times, the leadership of Saint Sabina took on that most difficult of tasks: setting the record straight on the events leading up to the suspension of Father Michael Pfleger.
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Work to End Gun Violence

by Mark Hannan
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| Act Locally, Community Organizer, Current Events, Hand-guns
May 4, 2011

Are you an Illinois resident looking for a quick and easy way to work for peace? Stand with Governor Quinn by opposing the proliferation of guns. H.B. 148, which allows individuals to carry concealed, loaded guns in most public places, is moving through the Illinois General Assembly. This bill may be voted on any day now.
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Gov. Quinn Opposes Conceal and Carry for IL

by Mark Hannan
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| Act Locally, Current Events, Hand-guns, Public Policy
May 3, 2011

Two months after Congress participants rallied in front of the IL State Building, Governor Quinn and his Illinois Anti-Violence Commission joined us in publicly opposing conceal and carry legislation in IL, especially in its current form at HA #2 to H.B. 148.
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Letter to Cardinal George

by Mark Hannan
Comment
| Act Locally, Current Events, Ecclesiology, Michael Pfleger
April 29, 2011

"We hope a win-win solution can be found in a pastorally sensitive transition process. We hope such a step by step, gradual process could be worked out by you, Father Pfleger, the Priest's Placement Board and the people of St. Sabina."
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Let Father Pfleger stay at Saint Sabina

by Mark Hannan
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| Act Locally, Ecclesiology, Loyola University, MASJCD, Michael Pfleger
March 25, 2011

Last night CBS Chicago aired a segment of Walter's perspective which made a crucial point about the role of context in determining theology, ecclesiology, and church affairs like the recent consideration of Cardinal George and the Archdiocese of Chicago to remove Father Michael Pfleger from the Faith Community of Saint Sabina.
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Show Some Love

by Mark Hannan
Comment
| Current Events, Michael Pfleger
March 23, 2011

If you haven't been following the situation in Chicago there is some talk of the Diocese moving Father Pfleger out of Saint Sabina. Both the congregation and Father Pfleger have expressed their desire that he remain. Please consider offering your support in one of the two ways mentioned in this flyer.
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Let’s Give It Another Go

by Mark Hannan
Comment
| Loyola University, MASJCD, Michael Pfleger, Preaching, Social Action
March 11, 2011

The 2011 Hallett Lecture has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 23. Don't miss out on Father Michael Pfleger and Robert McClory, author of "Radical Disciple: Father Pfleger, St. Sabina Church, and the Fight for Social Justice".
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Letter from the Deputy Governor of Illinois

by Mark Hannan
Comment
| Act Locally, Hand-guns, Public Policy
March 5, 2011

Minutes after the Congress concluded yesterday, we received a letter from the Deputy Governor of Illinois Ms. Cristal Thomas. She re-states what she said to the delegation who visited her that the "Governor is fully committed to reducing violence in our state.
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Up-Coming Classes

Pastoral Care to Chronically Ill Parishioners in the African American Church (CAATS)
Rev. Danielle J. Buhuro, D. Min.
June 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29
(Fridays 1-9pm; Saturdays 9am-5pm)

Restoring Urban Communities (GTUS)
Dr. Mary Nelson
June 3-8
(Monday - Saturday from 9am-5pm)

Introduction to Africentric Preaching and Worship (CAATS)
Rev. Zach Mills
September 16 - December 2
(Mondays 6:15pm - 9:15pm)

Introduction to Theological Writing (CAATS)
Professor Katara Patton
September 17 - December 3
(Tuesdays 6:15pm - 9:15pm)

Introduction to Biblical Studies (CAATS)
Dr. Afri Atiba
September 18 - December 4
(Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm)

Black Theology (CAATS)
Professor Howard Wiley
September 19 - December 5
(Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm)

Eco-Justice: A Vision for a Sustainable City (GTUS)
Dr. Clinton Stockwell
October 4-5, 18-19, 25-26
(Fridays 1-9pm; Saturdays 9am-5pm)

Public Issues in Urban Ministry (GTUS)
Dr. Dave Frenchak
October 18-19, November 8-9, December 13-14
(Fridays 1-9pm; Saturdays 9am-5pm)

*Public Theology and the City (GTUS)
Dr. Dave Frenchak
September 6-7, October 11-12, December 6-7
(Fridays 1-9pm; Saturdays 9am-5pm)
*Taught in context at Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

*Public Theology and the City (GTUS)
Dr. Dave Frenchak
September 27-28, October 25-26, November 15-16
(Fridays 1-9pm; Saturdays 9am-5pm)
*Taught in context at Louisville, KY