Catholicism
Mary O’Callaghan on Being an Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
Mary O’Callaghan earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Creighton University, and received her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Notre Dame....
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George Weigel on His Friendship with St. John Paul II
George Weigel is the distinguished senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and bestselling author. He sits down with us to discuss several of his books including,...
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Philosopher Sean Kelsey on Writing About Aristotle
Professor Sean Kelsey is an associate professor of philosophy and the chair of the de Nicola Center’s Faculty Advisory Committee. He was on sabbatical in 2017-18, writing a book...
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Catholic Relief Services Agency Panel
Kim Lamberty, director of university and mission engagement for Catholic Relief Services, leads this panel discussion which addresses the intersection between integral human...
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Integral Human Development: From Paternalism to Accompaniment
To what extent can ordinary people, and especially underserved and marginalized people, hope to determine the direction of their own lives and the shape of their own communities?...
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The Populorum Progressio Roots of Present Day Catholic Social Teaching: Pope Paul VI
Populorum Progressio is widely regarded as the magna carta of development, providing the basis for many of the Catholic Church’s policies on integral human development. Stefano...
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Seeing Through a New Lens: Pope Francis’ Quest on Behalf of Peace, Justice, and Our Common Home
Pope Francis’ teachings and actions with regard to the poor, justice, and the environment have had a polarizing effect among Catholics and some non-Catholics. Robert McElroy,...
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O Emmanuel – J.J. Wright, Notre Dame Children’s Choir & Fifth House Ensemble
Experience Christmas music at its very best. O Emmanuel, a new album by J.J. Wright and the Notre Dame Children’s Choir, takes you on a compelling journey into the heart of...
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Integral Ecology: Pope Francis, Ethical Pluralism, and the Planet
This 2015 Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C. lecture features Christiana Zenner, Ph.D., assistant professor of theology, science and ethics in the Department of Theology at Fordham...
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Catholic Health Care’s Role in Integral Human Development
What role can Catholic health care play in the moral development of the United States? Sr. Carol Keehan, DC, RN, MS, claims it has the ability and obligation to go beyond...
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A Conversation with Cardinal RodrĂguez: Thoughts on Laudato Si and the Synod
The Center for Social Concerns’ annual theme for 2015–16 was the “Care of All Creation,” connecting to the publication of Laudato Si. In January 2016, Cardinal Oscar...
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Impact of Gaudium et Spes on the Church in Southern Africa
Cardinal Wilfred Napier, O.F.M., Archbishop of Durbin, takes a practical approach to Gaudium et Spes by evaluating its impact on the Church in Southern Africa and the ways in...
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