Walks of Faith, Lives of Service

Join LPCS next Saturday, September 25th for a unique glimpse at the history of social justice in Lincoln Park.  This walking tour will commemorate two anniversaries--the 350th anniversary of the deaths of St. Vincent DePaul and St. Louise De Marillac (and their legacies in this neighborhood), and the 25th Anniversary of the Lincoln Park Community Shelter--and focus on the intersection of faith and social justice in Lincoln Park.  As such, the tour will begin at DePaul, and will end at with a reception at the Shelter.

Tour Dates:
Saturday, September 25th: tours begin at 1 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2 PM;* reception at Lincoln Park Community Shelter to follow. 

Saturday, October 16th: tours begin at 10 AM and 10:30AM.*

Journey back in time to meet costumed characters whose stories will inspire tour-goers to contemplate the intersections of faith, service, and social justice in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The tours commemorate two anniversaries--the 350th anniversary of the deaths of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac (whose lives were dedicated to serving those most in need), and the 25th Anniversary of the Lincoln Park Community Shelter (founded by members of four neighborhood churches). A reception at the Lincoln Park Community Shelter will follow tours on September 25th.

Space is limited! Please RSVP to: tours@lpcsonline.org. 
*Exact time of your tour will be scheduled when you RSVP. Because space is limited, a RSVP is required three days prior to the event.

Tours last approximately two hours and begin in the courtyard outside of Richardson Library at DePaul University, 2320 N. Kenmore, in St. Vincent's Circle.

There is no cost for this program, but donations to the LPCS are gladly accepted.
This free program was funded by a grant from the Vincentian Endowment Fund of DePaul University.