Mission Day 2009
Companions in Mission
February 2, 2009
10 a.m - 11:30 p.m
|  Keynote Address - Sacred Heart Chapel
Companions in Mission: Pluralism in Action
Very Reverend Adolfo Nicolás, S.J.
Superior General of the Society of Jesus
Reflections
Barbara Busse
Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts
Michael Horan
Professor of Theological Studies
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| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Reception - Sculpture Garden
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| 2 – 3 p.m. | Guided Conversations
Ignatius Loyola and the Background of Jesuit Education - Hilton 300
Bishop Gordon Bennett, S.J.
Peter Faber, S.J. Fellow in Pastoral Theology and Ignatian Spirituality
Liz Murray, Professor of Philosophy
Suggested Reading: “Jesuits and Jesuit Education: A Primer” (by Boston College Jesuit Community)
Jesuit Education and Student Life - The Hill
Elena Mireles, Campus Minister
Jade Smith, Director of Off-Campus Student Life
Suggested Reading: “Characteristics of Jesuit Higher Education” (Jesuit Conference Board, 2002)
Partnership and the Future of Jesuit Education - Collins Center
Joanne Connolly, S.S.L., Special Assistant to VP of Student Affairs
Shane Martin, Dean of the School of Education
Suggested Reading: “Soul Education: An Ignatian Priority” (from Spirit, Style, Story: Essays Honoring John W.Padberg, S.J., 2002; author Howard Gray, S.J.)
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| 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | Guided Conversations
Faith in Everyday Life - Hilton 300
Wilkie Au, Professor of Theological Studies
Pam Rector, Director of the Center for Service and Action
Suggested Reading: “Rummaging for God: Praying Backwards through Your Day” (America 170.17 May 24, 1994 and George Traub’s Jesuit Spirituality; author Dennis Hamm, S.J.)
Passionate Concern for the Environment - The Hill
Michelle Ko, Director of Asian Pacific Student Services
Brian Treanor, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Suggested Reading: “The Earth Charter” (see www.EarthCharter.org )
Globalization and Justice - Collins Center
John Coleman, S.J., Casassa Professor of Social Values ret.)
Jim Fredericks, Professor of Theological Studies
Suggested Reading: “Making the Connections: Globalization and Catholic Social Thought” (posted with permission of the author John Coleman, S.J.) Additional Suggested Readings from the Jesuit General Congregation 35: Decree2 , Decree 3 , Decree 6
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| 4:30 p.m. | Prayer Service - Sacred Heart Chapel |