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In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America

  • St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church 250 North 4th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106 United States (map)

Film + conversation examining how Philadelphia’s past continues to shape the American story.

Join us at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church on Monday, October 5 from 6:00–8:30 PM for a special screening from In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, the landmark documentary series exploring the people, movements, and defining moments that shaped both Philadelphia and the nation. St. Augustine's is itself a site of that history — the original church was burned to the ground during the Nativist riots of 1844, a defining moment of anti-Catholic violence in American history. This evening invites audiences to step into that history and reflect on the enduring fight for freedom, equity, and civic power.

Following the screening, guests are invited to stay for a powerful conversation with panelists:

  • Dr. Patrick Hayes, Archivist for the Baltimore Province of Redemptorists

  • Father Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A. of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church

  • Rev. Bill Wilson of St. George's United Methodist Church

Conversation to be moderated by David Krueger, executive director, Dialogue Institute. Response to be offered by Randy Duque, Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations.

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