Seeing Christ on the Streets

Open to all parishes in the Eastern Region - First Annual Outreach Symposium: Seeing Christ on the Streets

An Evening on Homelessness, Human Dignity & Christian Outreach.

Before homelessness is a problem to be solved, there is a person to be encountered. Come learn how.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Seton Center, 2 Barton Ave, Utica, NY 13502 (On the campus of Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish)

Featured keynote speakers

• Mary Radford, LMSW - Director of Social Work, Emmaus Ministry of Syracuse.
  Mary brings extensive experience in social work and outreach to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, and vulnerability.
• Sheila Austin, RN - Executive Director & President, Emmaus Ministry of Syracuse.
  Sheila has helped build and lead Emmaus Ministry, a Catholic outreach serving the poor, marginalized, and people experiencing homelessness with dignity and compassion. Learn from those who have walked the road.

We aren't gathering simply to talk about homelessness. We are gathering to discern what the parish in our region might do about it. This conversation will help shape what comes next.

Evening highlights

• Two keynote presentations
• Full Utica dinner
  (chicken riggies, Utica greens and other local favorites!)
• Community panel roundtable discussion
  featuring local Catholic outreach leaders from across our region
• Time for questions, conversation & discernment

Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to listen.
Free event • Utica dinner included

RSVP by Sunday, September 13th.

To Register: MaryMotherUtica@syrdio.org

Questions? Call the Parish Office: (315) 724-3155

Together, let's see Christ. Together, let's go beyond our walls.

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