Hindu-Catholic Dialogue: April 22
A Hindu-Catholic dialogue about human rights will feature a panel of theology and philosophy professors from Los Angeles and as far a Bangalore. Among the featured speakers are Kristin Heyer and Christopher Key Chapple of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles as well as Sudha Reddy, director of Grama Swaraj Samithi in Bangalore. The dialogue takes place April 22, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at LMU's St. Robert's Hall Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call (310) 338-1971.

Catholic Lobby Day: April 25
The Eighth Annual Catholic Lobby Day in Sacramento takes place April 25 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The California Catholic Conference hosts Catholics from all over California who are interested in meeting with elected officials to speak on behalf of those who are poor and vulnerable. The one-day event includes information sessions and a celebration of the Eucharist, along with a rally at the Capitol and visits with legislators in the afternoon. For more information, see www.cacatholic.org or call the archdiocesan Office of Justice and Peace at (213) 637-7690.

Making a World of Difference Symposium: April 29
A symposium on how ordinary choices can affect change throughout the world will feature a keynote address by Immaculate Heart Sister Nancy Sylvester. Sister Sylvester will explore how worldviews of the last centuries have kept people separated and allowed injustices to thrive. She will explore the need for a transformation in consciousness.

Other workshop presenters will discuss how socially responsible investors are making a difference, the militarization of society, human trafficking and modern-day slavery, solidarity with Africa, and how religious leaders can advocate for economic justice.

The symposium takes place April 29, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Mount St. Mary's College, 10 Chester Pl., Los Angeles. Registration before April 7 is $10; late fees and walk-ins are $15. For more information, call Zonia Dueñas at the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Provincial Center, (323) 887-8821.

Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics Mass: May 6
The Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics will be celebrating 20 years of ministry with a special multi-lingual Mass May 6 at 6 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 6657 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. Cardinal Roger Mahony founded this archdiocesan ministry to offer support, pastoral care and opportunities to reflect upon Catholic Church teaching on homosexuality. Since then, parish based ministries, parents' ministries and college ministries have been formed to assist in this mission.

Priests, members of religious communities and lay leaders from throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the region are invited to join members of the MLGC for the anniversary liturgy. An informal reception will follow in the parish hall. For more information, contact Father Chris Ponnet, pastor of St. Camillus Pastoral Center at (323) 225-4461 x221.