News release from the University of Saint Francis:
Fall Conference to Examine Papal Encyclical
The University of Saint Francis announces a conference to examine the impacts of the papal encyclical on environmental issues and economic development
(June 18, 2015) — The University of Saint Francis, with support from Our Sunday Visitor, will host a conference on October 3 to study Pope Francis’ encyclical which was released on June 18. The conference will be held at the university’s North Campus.
Speakers are currently being secured to discuss the impact of Pope Francis’ teaching on the environment and its importance for a just and fully human social order.
“We anticipate that this conference will give a holistic perspective on the words of Pope Francis,” said Dr. Lance Richey, dean of the University of Saint Francis School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “The conference speakers will trace out the connections between care for the environment, concern for the poor and authentic Christian spirituality offered by the encyclical.”
Conference speakers and a detailed agenda will be announced at a later date.
About the University of Saint Francis
The University of Saint Francis is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2015. Founded in 1890 as a comprehensive university in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, USF offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs through the School of Health Sciences, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership and School of Creative Arts. In addition to its traditional programs, the university designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and online. The university will open a Downtown Fort Wayne Campus in the fall of 2016 that will feature business, entrepreneurship and music technology programs. Currently 2,300 students from a broad geographic region attend USF for its academic excellence.
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