Franciscan Center for Catholic Studies

Mission: The Franciscan Center for Catholic Studies (FCCS) is an academic initiative of Siena College that provides members of the College and residents of the Capital region a forum for exploring Catholicism in its historical, sociological, liturgical, and doctrinal complexity. In keeping with the Franciscan orientation of the College, the FCCS highlights certain dimensions of Catholicism's past and present embodiments.  These include a commitment to social justice, reconciliation and peace making, appreciating the natural world, savoring beauty in the creative arts, engaging those from different cultures and from different religious or philosophical traditions, and defining leadership as service to one's community. To support this mission, the FCCS sponsors or co-sponsors speakers; conferences; colloquia; and theatrical, musical, and fine arts events.

Speakers:

2009
          "From Just War and Pacifism to Peacebuilding"
          Lisa Sowle Cahill, Boston College
          Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 pm, Sarazen 243

2008
          "Hope Against Hope: The Ethics of Social Reconciliation"
          William R. O'Neill, SJ, Graduate Theological Union

2007
          "Evolution and Faith: What is at Stake?"
          John Haught, Georgetown University

2006
          "Reflecting on America as a Single Entity: US Latinos and the Future of American Catholicism"
          Roberto S. Goizueta, Boston College

2005
          "Ballots, Believers, and Bishops: New Questions about Catholicism and Public Life"  
          Peter Steinfels, Fordham University