Exploring The Sacred | What Part Does Meditation Play in Your Life and Faith Tradition?

Join us on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 7 pm for an evening of general listening.

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Thomas P. Bonacci, C.P.
Tom is a Passionist Priest from Pittsburgh, PA, who has ministered in California since 1990. Tom is a graduate of St. John’s University, New York City. After Ordination to the Catholic priesthood in 1972, he served as religious superior and Retreat Director in Pittsburgh, PA, and New York City. He also served as chaplain at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, and Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA, where he established the Interfaith Center at Carlow University.
Tom is the founder of the Interfaith Peace Project of Contra Costa County, a home-based educational outreach providing introductions to the religions of the world. Tom conducts Interfaith Seminars for the School of Applied Theology and the Interfaith Chaplaincy School in Berkeley, CA. Tom ministers at the Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center of Citrus Heights, CA. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Religious and Ecumenical Commission for the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, CA, and the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County.

Sister Hansa, coordinator and raja yoga meditation teacher of the Sacramento branch of the Brahma Kumaris worldwide organization. Sister Hansa has practiced meditation from a very young age. After graduating in commerce business management, she dedicated her life to service and her community fully. She has traveled and taught in India, Asia, and the UK and, for the past two decades, has taught and lives in the USA, sharing Ancient wisdom through simple stories, bringing the benefit of awareness by blending Eastern and Western cultures. She is a very active member of the Interfaith Council of Sacramento and this year’s Power of One Honoree. Author of two books, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times and Small Stories Big Blessings. Also, the composer of the audio CD Pilgrimage of Love.

Mateenah Jackson is a professional business owner and a revert to Islam. She has traveled the world with her family and business. After exploring different religions in search of “God”, Allah (SWT) guided her to Islam, the religion of peace. Mateenah is a member of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom (SOSS), a board member at the Sacramento Area League of Associated Muslims (SALAM), and the Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento (ICGS).

Peter Dannenfelser, 68 years old, husband to Lori for 24 years, brother and grandfather. Sole-practitioner architect focused on commercial projects. Sacramento was born & raised with a Cal-Poly degree in architecture, which included a year at the University of Copenhagen. Land Park resident and past president of the Rotary Club of Sacramento. Traveled with Lori to Thailand, Cambodia, and Ethiopia on healthy drinking water projects with Rotary. Serves on the Board of Directors at Fairytale Town. Peter has been practicing Nichiren Buddhism for the past four decades and enjoys golf, live music, things that fly, and wrestling with grandchildren.