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Keynote Speakers

2007 International Peace Award Recipients

Virgilio ElizondoVirgilio Elizondo, pastor of a congregation in San Antonio Texas, is a Catholic priest and is considered the parent of U.S. Hispanic theology. He is currently professor of pastoral and Hispanic theology at the University of Notre Dame. His work explores the idea of Jesus' origins in Galilee, outside the mainstream of Israelite life, as a source of meaning for Hispanic Americans. His theology has found resonance beyond the Mexican-American community in the many places where movements of peoples happen in a globalizing world. Father Elizondo's peace work affirms the equality and worth of all persons.

Dolores HuertaDolores Huerta, raised by her mother, grew up in Stockton, California, a farm worker community in the central San Joaquin Valley. In 1962, she co-founded the National Farm Workers Association with Cesar Chávez, which would later become the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee and still later, the UFW. As an advocate for farm worker' rights, Huerta has been arrested 22 times for participating in nonviolent civil disobedience activities and strikes. A mother of 11 children, she continues vigorously to devote her life to creative and compassionate justicemaking. Her commitment to faith, hope, and nonviolent methods, informed by Jesus, is inspirational.

Other Keynote Speakers

Stephen M. VeazeyStephen M. Veazey, president of the Community of Christ, who has served as a missionary in many parts of the USA and Africa. Jimmy MunsonJimmy Munson, pastor, missionary, and baptizer working in inner city Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Tony and Charmain Chvala-SmithTony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith, theologians, teachers, disciples, and companions to many, especially young adults.
    

  

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