Theology on Tap
Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Location: TBD
We invite all members to join us for our annual summer Theology on Tap, in which we discuss issues related to our faith, morality, and the practice of law in an informal setting. This year, we are honored to welcome Father Kevin O’Brien, dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University. Father O’Brien is a former litigator and brings a unique perspective to the practice of law and the Catholic faith. We welcome all current and prospective members to join us for this special event!
Monthly Luncheons
We will not meet for monthly luncheons in the summer months. We invite all members to join us for our summer Theology on Tap event and look forward to reconvening for monthly luncheons in September.
Pope Francis Legal Clinic
The Pope Francis Legal Clinic now has a physical presence within the Oakland Diocese Chancery. The clinic’s space includes a dedicated office, complete with a separate entrance enabling the clinic to meet the needs of clients outside of normal business hours.
The clinic will provide legal advice and representation to residents of the East Bay. Currently, the clinic plans to offer legal advice and representation in the areas of immigration, landlordltenant, and elder law The clinic will also offer a dispute resolution service. Attorneys with experience in any practice area are encouraged to volunteer.
For those interested in volunteering with the legal clinic or to RSVP for our next meeting, please contact Nicomedes Herrera.
Recent Events:
June Luncheon
Our June luncheon featured special guest speaker, Dr. Kimberly Richman. Dr. Richman is a leader in the restorative justice movement and spoke to us about social justice issues.
May Luncheon
The St. Thomas More Society of San Francisco was pleased to welcome special guest speaker, James Fox, for our May luncheon. Mr. Fox is the current president of the California State Bar and spoke to us about recent, significant changes to the function and governance of the State Bar.
April Luncheon
In April, the St. Thomas More Society relocated to the DeMarillac Academy in San Francisco, where we enjoyed lunch with students at the school. Special guest speaker, Bill Cartwright, former professional basketball star and head coach of the Chicago Bulls, spoke to us about his career and his faith. We look forward to joining students at the DeMarillac Academy for lunch next year.
Weekly Lenten Series
The St. Thomas More Society was honored to host Don Carroll who spoke to us each week throughout Lent about the signs in John’s Gospel. The signs are certain acts of Jesus (some of which we would call miracles) whose purpose was the revelation of who Jesus was and is.
March Luncheon
In March, John Trasviña, dean of the University of San Francisco School of Law and an executive board member, spoke to us about immigration changes brought by the Trump administration, including the concept of Sanctuary Cities and the University of San Francisco’s efforts to assist immigrants as a Jesuit institution.
February Luncheon
Our February speaker, Dr. Clarence Jones, worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., serving as speechwriter and counsel to Dr. King from 1960 to 1968. He provided an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation about his work with Dr. King and the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States.
January Luncheon
Speakers John Scudder and Tim Szarnicki spoke to us about the Cristo Rey educational program providing young women with a high-quality Catholic college-preparatory education. A thriving Cristo Rey school is located in San Francisco, and the program is working to establish a similar school in Oakland.
Annual Christmas Luncheon
Members of the St. Thomas More Society celebrated the Christmas season with lunch and cocktails at the Family Club. Our new 2017 Executive Board assumed office and members discussed events for the upcoming year.
Theology on Tap, November 29, 2016
Father Gary Thomas, exorcist for the diocese of San Jose, spoke to the Society about the role of exorcists and the history of exorcisms in the Church and remaining vigilant against the presence of evil.
November Luncheon
Msgr. Michael Padazinski, Chaplain and Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Msgr. Padazinski spoke on the vocation and role of Chaplains in the US Military, his own service, and the challenges facing both Chaplains and Catholics who serve in our armed forces.