Summary
The New York Encounter, hosted annually by Communion and Liberation under the leadership of Father Luigi Giussani, will take place from February 13 to 15 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood. This year’s theme “Where Everything Is Waiting for You” focuses on authentic human belonging amid global isolation, emphasizing freedom, truth, forgiveness, and dignity as catalysts for true community. The event includes a video message by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and is open to the public at no cost. Several presentations will be livestreamed, including one addressing just war theory and another featuring Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, who interviews two Ukrainian bishops about the situation in Ukraine. Keynote speakers such as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem have recorded videos for the event. Participants are encouraged to engage in dialogue and reflection on urgent questions of human flourishing in contemporary society, with organizers aiming for participants to leave with curiosity and a desire to continue conversations post-event.
Key Topics
New York Encounter, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Communion and Liberation
