Among the Persecuted & Displaced | A Conversation with the Photographer

Stephen Rasche is an American attorney who has served as legal counsel and coordinator for displaced persons for the Chaldean Catholic Archeparchy of Erbil (Iraq). Rasche lived among, and worked in service to, displaced Iraqi Christians for four years. Recently, he expanded the scope of his work to Nigeria, supporting healthcare and education initiatives among persecuted Christians in the West African nation. Join him onsite or online for a conversation about the new temporary exhibit “Among the Persecuted and Displaced: Photographs from Iraq and Nigeria,” which shares stories of those determined to maintain their faith despite being targeted for their beliefs. Join the conversation online at
https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/events/
“Among the Persecuted and Displaced: Photographs from Iraq and Nigeria” is open from March 22 through September 7, 2025. The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, located in New Haven, CT, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission. Learn more about the exhibit at https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/