Find out tomorrow night tonight at the Museum of the City of New York:

Tuesday July 22 6:30 PMIs Anti-Catholicism Dead?

Paul Baumann, editor of Commonweal, will moderate a discussion about the history of anti-Catholicism and its resonance today. From the virulent nativist movements of the 19th century to contemporary examples of anti-Catholic rhetoric, a distinguished panel will discuss how the Catholic community has confronted discrimination and whether criticism of Catholicism can exist without fueling prejudice. Mr. Baumann will be joined by George Marlin, author, activist, and former Executive Director and CEO of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; James McCartin, Professor of History, Seton Hall University; Reverend Richard John Neuhaus, founder and editor of First Things, and Sister Mary C. Boys, Skinner and McAlpin Professor of Theology, Union Theological Seminary; and Peter Steinfels, "Beliefs" columnist, The New York Times, and co-director of the Fordham University Center for Religion and Culture. Presented in conjunction with Catholics in New York, 1808-1946

And on July 29 be sure to check out David Gonzales of the New York Times, Sr. Veronica Mendez of RENEW, Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete, and others at the museum for "Latinos and the Future of Catholicism":

Tuesday July 29 6:30 PMLatinos and the Future of CatholicismThe face of Catholic New York is being rapidly transformed by Spanish-speaking immigrants from Central and South America and the Caribbean, but many Latino Catholics are also turning away from Catholicism to evangelical Protestantism. Rafael Pi Roman, the host and senior editor of WNET/Thirteens Emmy award-winning program "New York Voices," will lead a distinguished panel in a discussion of the history and future of Latinos in Catholic New York. He will be joined by Reverend Monsignor Lorenzo Albacete, former President of the Pontifical University of Puerto Rico; Anthony M. Stevens-Arroyo, Professor Emeritus, Brooklyn College; Barbara Gonzalez, Chair, Centro Altagracia de Fe y Justicia; David Gonzalez, columnist, The New York Times; andSister Veronica Mendez, RCD, Member of RENEW International Service Team. Presented in conjunction with Catholics in New York, 1808-1946

For the rest of the museum's public programs, click here.

Grant Gallicho joined Commonweal as an intern and was an associate editor for the magazine until 2015. 

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