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Pacem in Terris and the Professional Life
This panel discussion focused on the papal encyclical Pacem in terris, issued by Pope John XXIII in 1963. It was the first encyclical addressed not only to the Catholic faithful but also to all people of good will. It urged respect for human rights, the establishment of equality among nations, and emphasized the individual's moral duties in creating a peaceful and just global community.
The panel summarized and contextualized the importance of the document for the church and the world in the light of the signs of the times. Prominent scholars from ÎçÒ¹AV offered their reactions to the document, and discussed how the document intersects with the aims of their professions and how they engage curriculum that highlights peace and social justice in their vocations.
Participants:
Presentation by Dr. Robert A. Ludwig
Institute of Pastoral Studies, ÎçÒ¹AV
Panelists:
Dr. Kathleen Getz
Dean, Quinlan School of Business, ÎçÒ¹AV
School of Education, ÎçÒ¹AV
School of Social Work, ÎçÒ¹AV
Hon. Thomas More Donnelly
Associate Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, adjunct professor at ÎçÒ¹AV Law School
Dr. Julia Lieblich
School of Communication, ÎçÒ¹AV
Moderator:
Fr. Mark Bosco, S.J.
Director, The Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage
