This event is a presentation by the Philadelphia Chesterton Society. They aim to provide an opportunity for fellowship and fun in Southeastern Pennsylvania centered around the writings of G.K. Chesterton. You can read more about them here:  https://www.phillygkc.org/about.html

G.K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc credited the encyclical Rerum Novarum of 1891 by Pope Leo XIII as the origin of their socio-economic philosophy known as Distributism (or Distributivism).

Join us at Ivy Hall as we discuss this landmark encyclical as well as a few related things from Chesterton. We will read from: Reading Packet (PDF)

This’ll also be a great opportunity to talk about the new Pope, Leo XIV, and how the heritage of Catholic Social Teaching (and possible English Distributism) might be taken up during his own Pontificate! A perfect meeting for newcomers or those who are merely curious about Chesterton.

Reception and light refreshments to follow.

RSVP – Suggestion Donation $20