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.