In light of the challenging circumstances faced by numerous vulnerable individuals at the U.S.-Mexico border, Bishop Seitz aims to shed light on the imperative role of the Church.
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The Most Reverend Mark J. Seitz, Bishop of El Paso and Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration, will be delivering a lecture titled "Immigration: The American Story" on Monday, March 18, 2024. The lecture is scheduled to commence at 7 p.m. and will take place at the Lower-Level Event Hall of the Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required due to limited seating.
In light of the challenging circumstances faced by numerous vulnerable individuals at the U.S.-Mexico border, Bishop Seitz aims to emphasize the Church's place as witness and guarantor of the obligation uphold human dignity. He will underscore the role that Christian hospitality must play in revitalizing America's identity as a nation built primarily by those who have immigrated.
This lecture marks the beginning of a collaboration between America Media and Fairfield University's College of Arts and Sciences. The partnership is an expression of the Ignatian charism shared by both, and will explore common goals and interests in light of the global influence and social role of the Catholic Church.
"We are honored to host Bishop Seitz and to inaugurate this partnership with such a timely and critical topic," said Richard Greenwald, PhD, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Fairfield.
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The partnership will bring America Media’s resources for Catholic discussion, news, analysis and faith-filled insight into conversation with Fairfield University’s College of Arts and Sciences, home to world-class scholars and a showcase for the arts, media and communication.
Through several joint ventures – the annual public lecture, the availability of the resources of America Media to all Fairfield University students, faculty and staff, and projects envisioned between America’s digital team and Fairfield University’s Media Institute – this partnership will enhance the visibility and reach of both institutions, as they carry forward, in distinctive ways, the mission of the Society of Jesus.
Posted On: February 26, 2024
Volume: 55 Number: 78
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