All events are located in the Notre Dame Conference Center at McKenna Hall on Notre Dame Avenue unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, March 23, 2023

4:00–7:00 p.m.		Registration
7:00 p.m.		Conference Opening – Room 215/216 Welcome and Introduction Rev. Austin Collins, C.S.C., Vice President for Mission Engagement & Church Affairs, University of Notre Dame Keynote Address “Defending Human Rights: Untapped Potentials” Prof. Dr. Michelle Becka, Julius-Maximilians-University, Würzburg

Friday, March 24, 2023

8:00 a.m.		Continental Breakfast, Registration, and Networking
9:00 a.m.		Keynote Address “Gospel Nonviolence: The Heart of Catholic Teaching on Peace” – Room 215/216 Marie Dennis, Pax Christi International
10:15 a.m.		Break
10:45 a.m.		Social Issues Colloquium I: Concurrent Presentations Rooms: B01, B02, 202, 204, 205/206/207
12:15 p.m.		Lunch on your own
2:00 p.m.		Social Issues Colloquium II: Concurrent Presentations Rooms: B01, B02, 202, 204, 205/206/207
3:30 p.m.		Break
4:00 p.m.		Keynote Panel “Catholic Higher Education and Catholic Social Thought” – Room 215/216 Moderator Bernard Prusak, Professor of Philosophy and Director of the McGowan Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility, King’s College (PA) Panelists Joseph McCartin Vincent J. Miller, Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture, Department of Religious Studies, University of Dayton Laura Nichols, Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, Santa Clara University Maureen O’Connell, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Ethics at La Salle University and Director of Synod and Higher Education Engagement, Discerning Deacons Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos Jennifer Reed-Bouley, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Theology Program, College of Saint Mary (Omaha, Nebraska)
5:15 p.m.		Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (optional)
6:30 p.m.		Dinner and Presentation of the Fr. Don McNeill, C.S.C., and Sr. Judith Anne Beattie Social Concerns Award – Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn
8:00 p.m.		Keynote Address “Respecting All Life” – Room 215/216 Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, Anti-Death Penalty Advocate

Saturday, March 25, 2023

8:00 a.m.		Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:30 a.m.		Social Issues Colloquium III: Concurrent Presentations Rooms: B01, B02, 202, 204, 205/206/207
10:00 a.m.		Catholic Relief Services Keynote Panel Presentation with Sahel Peace Initiative “Building Relationships in the Sahel” – Room 215/216  Most Reverened Alfred Agyenta, Bishop of Navrongo-Bolgatanga, Ghana Ahaji Sumaila Ayeng-Bou Issaka, Chairman, Upper East Regional Peace Council, Ghana Stephen Hilbert, USCCB Office of International Justice and Peace
11:15 a.m.		Break
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.		Social Issues Colloquium IV: Concurrent Presentations Rooms: B01, B02, 202, 204, 205/206/207