Refugee Resettlement Discussion Features William Canny '77, H'07

A special panel discussion on Wednesday, May 3 from 4:00 -5:00 p.m. in the Pearn Auditorium in Brennan Hall will reflect on “Refugee Resettlement: Catholic Accompaniment in the Nation and Region”.

The program will feature William Canny ’77, H’07, Executive Director of the Department of Migration and Refugee Services of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The University of Scranton alumnus and current Trustee will discuss the national context for refugee resettlement and the work of Catholic accompaniment.
His remarks will be followed by a panel who will provide the local context for refugee resettlement. We will have a chance to hear from Teddy Michel, Director of the Ignatian Volunteers Corps of NEPA; Ushu Mukelo ’22 of the Congolese Community of Scranton and recent graduate in political science; and Fikile Ryder, Director of Community for Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton.

Since the University first launched refugee solidarity efforts in 2015, many University faculty, staff and students have participated in accompaniment efforts. This free event will be an opportunity for reflection and continued learning. 

Questions? Contact 570-941-5529 or julie.cohen@scranton.edu.