Speaker: Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., VP and Associate Provost, Notre Dame
During the seventh session of "Inspiring Conversations," we will focus on the topic "The Heart's Desire and Social Change: Finding the Path to Meaning and Mission" with Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., '86 Vice President and Associate Provost, Notre Dame. The conversation will explore how learning to become more self-aware leads to self-development and, ultimately, self-gift. This progression can lead to greater personal happiness and a call towards mission.
Meet the Faculty: Rev. Daniel Groody, C.S.C., Ph.D. '86
Presented by Chris Stevens
Rev. Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C., Ph.D. ’86 serves as vice president and associate provost for undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame. He is also a professor of theology and global affairs, a trustee, and a fellow at the university.
Fr. Groody has written and contributed to several books and articles. His scholarship delves into the intersection of theology and migration, offering insights into the human experience of displacement and the role of faith in addressing social and global challenges. His book, A Theology of Migration: The Bodies of Refugees and the Body of Christ, received first-place honors from the Catholic Press Association.
Internationally recognized as an expert on migration and refugee issues, and drawing on research and speaking engagements in more than 50 countries, Father Groody has collaborated with institutions such as the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the World Council of Churches, the Vatican, and the United Nations. He has also produced several films and documentaries, including Dying to Live: A Migrantās Journey.
His engagement with policymakers, scholars and religious leaders underscores the integral relationship among the Christian faith, global justice, the dignity of the human person, and theological reflection. In addition to his research, scholarship, and teaching, Fr. Groody is a former downhill ski racer, loves woodworking, and once rode a bicycle from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon.
The Heart's Desire and Social Change: Finding the Path to Meaning and Mission
Presented by Chris Stevens
Chris Stevens, Co-Founding Director of the Inspired Leadership Initiative, provides an overview of the topics that will be discussed during the live interview with Fr. Dan Groody, C.S.C.
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Featured Speakers:
- Rev. Daniel Groody, C.S.C, Vice President and Associate Provost, University of Notre Dame
- Chris Stevens, Co-Founding Director, Inspired Leadership Initiative; Professor, University of Notre Dame