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Location St. Francis Assisi Parish, 1927 N. 4th Street, Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI (February 2, 2012) – In honor of Black History Month, a six member panel will be convening. The event is also introducing the biography of Brother Booker, Brother Booker Ashe “It’s Amazing What the Lord Can Do” by new author, Willy Thorn. In this biography printed by Marquette University Press, the author presents the history of well-known Capuchin friar, Booker Ashe, co-founder of the House of Peace. The book will be available for purchase at a special event price of $15. The members of the panel include: Brother Bob Smith-President Messmer Catholic Schools and nephew of Br. Booker Father Matthew Gottschalk-Co-founder (with Br. Booker) of House of Peace, a Capuchin ministry that serves Milwaukee’s central city Father Al Veik-Longtime House of Peace staff and advisory board member and close friend of Br. Booker Ms. Shirley Patterson-Bordeaux-Longtime House of Peace staff member and close friend of Br. Booker Sister Callista Robinson—Longtime member (along with Br. Booker) of Wisconsin Catholic Black Religious and Clergy groups. Former coordinator of African American Component Lay Ministry and Deaconate programs for Milwaukee’s Archdiocese Ms. Arlene Skwierawski-Brother Booker’s main artistic co-collaborator The role of Brother Booker Ashe in Black History in both Milwaukee and Wisconsin cannot be understated. He played primary roles aiding, supporting, educating, organizing, leading, feeding and even entertaining Milwaukee’s central city residents and city leaders. His historic humanitarian work on Milwaukee’s north side, with its predominantly African American population, began after the neighborhood’s race-related riots of the late 1960s – and continued until his death, Christmas Eve, 2000. He was a pillar in the central city, an important voice and liaison between the community and the Archdiocese, the Capuchin order, the prison and courthouse, the offices of the Mayor, Common Council, and Sheriff plus as an advocate of the arts. For more information, download this document.
Sunday, 26 February 2012, 01:30pm - 02:30pm
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