The conference will examine the role of both the church and lay Catholics in promoting sustainable development, furthering Pope Francis’ vision as set out in Laudato Si’. Cardinal Michael Czerny will deliver the keynote and we will hold two panels. Michael W. Manulak will moderate the first and Fr. John Meehan, SJ, will moderate the second.
Sponsored by: Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University and the University of St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto
Names and affiliations of the panelists:
Peter E. Baltutis, Associate Professor of History and Religious Studies, CWL Chair for Catholic Studies, St. Mary's University
Jenny Cafiso, Executive Director for Canadian Jesuits International
Dr. Séverine Deneulin, Director of International Development, Laudato Si’ Research Institute, Campion Hall, Oxford
Professor Dr. Massimo Faggioli, Professor, Deptartment of Theology and Religious Studies, Villanova University
Joe Gunn, Executive Director, Centre Oblat
Anne Leahy: Member of the Holy See's Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development since 2020. Affiliate member of the School of Religious Studies, McGill University, teaches Catholic social thought. Retired Canadian diplomat incl. Ambassador to Russia, the Great Lakes of Africa and the Holy See (2008-2012)
John Milloy, Director of the Centre for Public Ethics, Martin Luther University College, former Ontario Cabinet Minister and author of Politics and Faith in a Polarized World: A Challenge for Catholics