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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
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The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life promotes dialogue on Catholic social thought and national and global issues, builds bridges across differences, and encourages a new generation of Catholic lay leaders.
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The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life is co-sponsoring an upcoming Catholic Studies roundtable on Magnifica Humanitas on October 22nd at 5:00 p.m. in Old North 205, Georgetown University Hilltop Campus. RSVP at bit.ly/MagnificaHumanitasGU #PopeLeo
Promotional graphic for an in-person and online event: “Keeping the Humanities Magnificent in the Age of AI: A Faculty Roundtable on Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas,” Thursday, October 22nd, 5 pm EDT, Old North 205. Shows an image of Pope Leo signing Magnifica Humanitas. Co-sponsored by the Catholic Studies Program, The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, The Initiative for Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, and the Georgetown Humanities.
October 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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TOMORROW! Join the Center on Faith and Justice on 10/7/26 at 6:30 pm ET for the launch of American Pope: Leo XIV's Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City, a biography of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, by NPR's Daniel Burke and Scott Detrow
RSVP: https://bit.ly/4hyG1oU
October 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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The video from the September 29 Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” with Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, and Renée Roden is now available: youtube.com/watch?v=u1gYqUETTCo #MeaningfulWorkCST
Image from the September 29th Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” with Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator). Image from the September 29th Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” with David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator). Image from the September 29th Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” with Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network) and Anna Gordon (moderator).
October 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Join the Center on Faith and Justice on 10/7/26 at 6:30 pm ET for the launch of American Pope: Leo XIV's Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City, a biography of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, by NPR's Daniel Burke and Scott Detrow
RSVP: https://bit.ly/4hyG1oU
October 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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STARTING SOON: The 9/29 Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” at 7:00 p.m. EDT with Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, Renée Roden, and Anna Gordon (moderator): youtube.com/live/pnHL8OiRhJE #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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TODAY! Join Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, Renée Roden, and Anna Gordon (moderator) for the 9/29 Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” at 7:00 p.m. EDT: youtube.com/live/pnHL8OiRhJE #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Calling all young adults! Tomorrow, 9/29, join us for our first Salt and Light Gathering of the year. Happy hour at 6 pm, dialogue at 7 pm, and reception at 8 pm RSVP to “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work”: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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This Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. EDT, join the Salt and Light Gathering for young adults to explore how younger Americans understand work differently than older generations, and what challenges they face in finding meaningful work. RSVP at bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Join Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, and Renée Roden on September 29th at 7pm for the Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” at Georgetown’s Capitol Campus and livestreamed. bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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On Tuesday, September 29, join our first Salt and Light Gathering of the year with Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, and Renée Roden. RSVP to “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” starting at 7 pm EDT: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Renée Roden is the editor for Roundtable, a newsletter covering the international Catholic Worker movement. Roden will join the 9/29 Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” at 7 pm EDT
RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Featured participant: Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab)
September 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Molly Kinder. Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST
September 25, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Vilas Dhar. Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST
September 25, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Jasmine Sun. Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST
September 25, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Archbishop Gabriele Caccia. Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST
September 25, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Anna Rowlands. Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST
September 25, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Through work, writes #PopeLeo in Magnifica Humanitas, “we contribute to the progress of society and the common good.” Join the 9/29 Salt and Light Gathering for young adults to explore how we can “learn to build together something that no one could achieve alone.” RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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David Jimenez has worked to advance policy approaches to family economic security, disability policy, paid leave, unemployment insurance, and child care. Jimenez will join the September 29th Salt and Light Gathering at 7 p.m. EDT. RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Featured participant: David Jimenez (Niskanen Center).
September 23, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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@emmagoldberg.bsky.social is a reporter at @nytimes.com covering a range of topics, including writing about call center workers battling #AI, waves of workers quitting their jobs, and the dubious business of measuring worker happiness. RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 22, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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Cecilia Flores, executive director of Catholic Volunteer Network, will join the 9/29 Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work.” RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Featured participant: Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network)
September 21, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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The September 29th Salt and Light Gathering will bring young people together to explore the connections between work, community, and the common good. RSVP to “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” at bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Join the Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on September 29th at 7:00 pm EDT at 111 Massachusetts Ave Lower Level Multipurpose Room on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus (also online). RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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“Something That No One Could Achieve Alone”: Community and the Meaning of Work
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
🕧 7:00 - 8:00 pm EDT
📍 Georgetown University Capitol Campus
🗣️ Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, Renée Roden, Anna Gordon (moderator)
🔗 bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST
#MeaningfulWorkCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).
September 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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STARTING SOON: The Latino Leader Gathering “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” on September 17th at 7:00 p.m. EDT with Luis Ricardo Fraga, Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, Israel Ortega: youtube.com/live/tCZDqKXXU-Y #LatinoPoliticsCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” on 9/17 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Luis Ricardo Fraga (University of Notre Dame), Nicholas Hayes-Mota (Santa Clara University), Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI (Catholic Health Association), Israel Ortega (LIBRE Initiative).
September 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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TODAY! Join Luis Ricardo Fraga, Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, Israel Ortega for a Latino Leader Gathering “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” on September 17th at 7:00 p.m. EDT: youtube.com/live/tCZDqKXXU-Y #LatinoPoliticsCST
Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” on 9/17 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Luis Ricardo Fraga (University of Notre Dame), Nicholas Hayes-Mota (Santa Clara University), Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI (Catholic Health Association), Israel Ortega (LIBRE Initiative).
September 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM