Vincentian Center for Church and
Society
Sr. Margaret John Kelly, D.C., Executive Director,
Vincentian Center for Church and Society
Abstract: The Vincentian Center for
Church and Society and the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice
encourage University/Church relations and interdisciplinary
research on poverty and social justice. In collaboration with the
Deans and with a team of faculty, the Center has adopted the
following focus for its Vincentian research.
“In keeping with the Vincentian tradition of concern for the
poor and marginalized in society, the Vincentian Center for Church
and Society conducts interdisciplinary research aimed at
identifying and responding to the causes of poverty and social
injustice, especially in urban areas. The Center encourages
solutions which are adaptable, effective and concrete, and which
embody the spirit of compassion and service exemplified by the life
of St. Vincent de Paul. The Center supports research which can
contribute to effective public policy initiatives and which can
enlighten public discourse.”
The Center and Chair sponsor research, colloquia, lectures, film
study series, conversations and conferences which focus on the
Vincentian vision and which live out the Catholic University’s
responsibility to continue the Catholic intellectual tradition
through rigorous research and respectful dialogue and collaboration
in services.