Religious Liberty, Freedom, and the Formation of Conscience (session 1)
OnlineIn a multicultural world, with pluralistic religious traditions, how do we understand the human right to religious liberty, as taught in Dignitatis Humanae from the Vatican II Council? What are the implications for a synodal Church that teaches religious freedom as a right but also says that all religions are not the same? Please join the AUSCP,...
Religious Liberty, Freedom, and Formation of Conscience (session 2)
OnlineIn a multicultural world, with pluralistic religious traditions, how do we understand the human right to religious liberty, as taught in Dignitatis Humanae from the Vatican II Council? What are the implications for a synodal Church that teaches religious freedom as a right but also says that all religions are not the same? Please join the AUSCP,...
Women and Priests-Conversations in the Spirit
OnlineEvent hosts, the Women in the Church Working Group of the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests (AUSCP), seek to give space for listening deeply to the testimony of sisters and...
AI’s Sustainability and Climate Challenges: A Catholic Response to Protect Our Common Home
Online United StatesArtificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and though AI presents us with exciting new opportunities and benefits, it also presents serious challenges and risks to our common home, human dignity, and the totality of the human experience. In this webinar we will explore: 1) What does the Catholic Church teach about AI? 20 What are the...
Creatively Caring for the Most Vulnerable: Stories of Female Entrepreneurship and Hope – Immigration Focus
OnlineJoin us Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 3-4:30 PM EST for a Conversation in the Spirit hosted by the Women in the Church Working Group of the Association of U.S....
Vice President JD Vance and the Triumph of Politics Over Religion
Lourdes University 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OhioDear Friends and Readers, For those of you in the Toledo area, I am giving a lecture on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the theater in the...
Conversations: How Do We Listen to the Spirit? — Session 1
OnlineStanding on the foundation of Vatican II teachings, how do we listen to the voices of the Spirit? As we hear the voices of those who are marginalized, as we...
Conversations: How Do We Listen to the Spirit? — Session 2
OnlineStanding on the foundation of Vatican II teachings, how do we listen to the voices of the Spirit? As we hear the voices of those who are marginalized, as we...
Everything is Connected: Laudato Si’, Teilhard de Chardin, and Catholic Social Teaching
Intercultural Center Auditorium: Georgetown UniversityTen years ago, Pope Francis challenged us to hear both the “cry of the earth and the cry of the poor” as his groundbreaking encyclical letter Laudato Si’ offered a hopeful vision...
Sharing Cultures — Session 3 of 4
OnlineA series of four monthly Zoom gatherings – 6:00 to 7:30 pm Central Time; 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT With real people telling us what’s special about their cultures! Purpose:...
Remembering Pope Francis
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart and Livestreamed 3790 OLD NORTH WAY NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAfter the death of Pope Francis, the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life and the Office of Mission & Ministry at Georgetown University will bring people together to...
Pope Francis: Pastor, Prophet, & Diplomat with Fr. Bryan Hehir
OnlinePope Francis is well recognized for his leadership and innovation within the Catholic Church; his impact on the world may be seen as equally significant. The relationship of pastor, prophet,...