Columban Fr. Sean McDonagh will be speaking on “Obstacles to Sustainable Development” on May 17, 2011 at the Center of Concern from 3:30-5:30pm, with a cocktail reception to follow. Sean is an internationally recognized eco-theologian, author, lecturer, and consultant to Catholic Church leadership, World Council of Churches, governments, and civil society organizations. He has participated in high-level dialogues at the UN and was recently awarded the Partnership for Global Justice’s annual Justice Award in honor of his life’s work spanning over forty years dedicated to a more just, sustainable and peaceful world. Pax Christi USA is a co-sponsor of this event with the Center of Concern and the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We’re also happy to announce that this is the first special event in the Center of Concern’s 40th Anniversary Year Celebration!
You can click here to RSVP now.
Wish I could join you all in DC for this event!! Looking forward to hearing more!!