Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life

Georgetown Welcomes Cardinal Robert McElroy as New Archbishop of Washington “Cardinal McElroy has lived out Pope Francis’s message of mercy and accompaniment both as a pastor and as a leader,” said Kim Daniels, director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life and a member of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication. “He now has a distinct opportunity to bring Catholic principles to our capital and advocate for the poor and vulnerable in our national public life. We’re grateful for Cardinal McElroy’s past support of and participation in our work at the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life and at Georgetown more broadly, and look forward to working together even more closely now that he’ll be here in Washington.” https://lnkd.in/eQFXy7RD

Congratulations to Cardinal Robert McElroy, the new Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington! Cardinal McElroy “takes to heart Pope Francis’s call to accompany people with mercy in the concrete particulars of their lives…In politics, he’ll offer a smart and distinctive Catholic voice, with a record of putting the poor and vulnerable first while seeking opportunities for dialogue and engagement” —Initiative Director Kim Daniels https://lnkd.in/eiE85AjA Cardinal McElroy has been a regular supporter of and participant in the Initiative’s efforts, including these Public Dialogues: President Biden, U.S. Bishops, and Pope Francis: How to Promote Catholic Principles in a Divided Church and Nation (https://lnkd.in/eRbWH6xT), Faith, Common Good, and Democracy in a Time of Pope Francis and President Trump (https://lnkd.in/eSGhbYEr), and Moral Dilemmas in a Time of Partisanship (https://lnkd.in/ed_qgNgN) where he said “Catholic teaching views the vocation of politics as a vital element in the building up of the kingdom of God on earth. …the vocation of the political leader is a profoundly moral one. It is rooted in the commitment to share fully in the destiny of the people while seeking solutions to society's deepest problems.” Thank you to Cardinal Wilton Gregory for his pastoral leadership, support, and participation in our dialogues and gatherings for young people over the years: Racism in Our Streets and Structures: A Test of Faith, A Crisis for Our Nation (https://lnkd.in/ez-iBZZn), A Listening Church in a Divided Nation with Cardinal Wilton Gregory (https://lnkd.in/eydXVzPZ), Sister Thea Bowman: Faithful Life, Powerful Legacy, Continuing Lessons (https://lnkd.in/edmKT_rw), and Who Is My Neighbor? Washington, Afghanistan, Haiti (https://lnkd.in/eepciGrU). We’re grateful for Cardinal McElroy’s and Cardinal Gregory’s past support of and participation in our work, and look forward to continuing to work together to advance the principles of Catholic social thought in public life.

The video from our Public Dialogue “What Do We Do Now? Catholic Responsibilities, Opportunities After the Election and Synod” with David Brooks, Sr. Teresa Maya, Kerry Robinson, and Vincent Rougeau is now available! https://lnkd.in/eCdkCTgE Read coverage of the #WhatNowCatholics dialogue from National Catholic Reporter: https://lnkd.in/ebY3u4G9.

Tonight at 7:00 pm EST: A Public Dialogue on “What Do We Do Now? Catholic Responsibilities, Opportunities After the Election and Synod” with David Brooks, Kerry Robinson, Vincent Rougeau, and Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI Join us in-person in Gaston Hall at Georgetown University or watch the livestream: https://lnkd.in/giH5bdfK #WhatNowCatholics

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 pm EST for our next Public Dialogue in-person in Gaston Hall at Georgetown and online via livestream. David Brooks, Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, Kerry Robinson, and Vincent Rougeau will discuss “What Do We Do Now? Catholic Responsibilities, Opportunities After the Election and Synod”. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ee33TfKg #WhatNowCatholics

This Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 pm EST, Vincent Rougeau, the first lay and first Black president of the College of the Holy Cross and former dean of the Boston College Law School, will be a part of the Public Dialogue “What Do We Do Now? Catholic Responsibilities, Opportunities After the Election and Synod”. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ee33TfKg #WhatNowCatholics

Join us in-person or online this Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 pm EST for our next Public Dialogue. David Brooks, Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, Kerry Robinson, and Vincent Rougeau will discuss “What Do We Do Now? Catholic Responsibilities, Opportunities After the Election and Synod”. For those attending in-person, there will be a dessert reception following the dialogue! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ee33TfKg #WhatNowCatholics

Kerry Robinson (C’88) is the president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, a network of Catholic Charities agencies that provide help to and create hope for more than 15 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Hear her insights at our Public Dialogue on “What Do We Do Now? Catholic Responsibilities, Opportunities After the Election and Synod” on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 pm EST. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ee33TfKg #WhatNowCatholics

Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, and is the senior director for theology and sponsorship at The Catholic Health Association of the United States. Hear from her on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 pm EST at our Public Dialogue “What Do We Do Now? Catholic Responsibilities, Opportunities After the Election and Synod”. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ee33TfKg #WhatNowCatholics

Our next Public Dialogue “What Do We Do Now? Catholic Responsibilities, Opportunities After the Election and Synod” will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 pm in Gaston Hall at Georgetown University and online via livestream. A dessert reception will follow! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ee33TfKg #WhatNowCatholics