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August 10-14, 2011
Avila, Spain
August 10-14, 2011
Avila, Spain
Identity and Mission of Catholic Universities
WHAT IS IT?
- A congress for the whole University community.- A place to think over
the role of Catholic Universities around the world.
- A think tank: We will reflect on the project of Catholic universities and their contribution to the society.
- An academic forum to exchange views, contacts and experiences.
- A place where students can express themselves.
WHO ARE WE?Catholic Universities from all over the world with a common concern: to be known from a humanistic, academic and religious perspective.
- Associate universities of ICUSTA (International Council of Universities of St Thomas Aquinas) from countries like Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, United States, Ethiopia, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Mozambique, Nigeria, Peru and the Philippines.
- Spanish Universities: - CEU (San Pablo, Abat Oliba, Cardenal
Herrera).- Francisco de Vitoria.- Navarra.- Católica San Antonio de Murcia.- Católica San Vicente Mártir de Valencia.- Católica Santa Teresa de Jesús de Ávila.
WHO ARE WE?
With the sponsorship of:
AIMED TO…- Presidents / rectors- University administrators- Professors- Researchers- Students- Administrative Services Staff… not only from catholic universities…
- …all those interested in the congress’ theme are welcomed, specially professors, researchers, students and university administrators.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, GRADUATES, STUDENTS:
- With scientific and informative papers.
THE WHOLE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
- By attending the scheduled conferences on the 12th, 13th and 14th of August, 2011 in Avila, Spain. - By taking part in recreational activities at the Catholic Universities Festival, which will take place parallel to the Congress.
- We seek active and enriching participation.
PAPERS
30th April 2011 is the deadline for the presentation
of the paper summaries.
Final papers due: 25th June 2011
Prospective authors of papers should first submit an abstract of no more than 200 words, for approval by the Congress Academic Committee.
THEMES: Papers should deal with one of the core areas of the Congress.
Find all the information about the Congress at: www.wccu.es
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The Congress
KEYNOTE SPEECHESFriday, 12th of August, 2011
12.00 - 18.00 Registration.18.00 Opening of the Congress. 18.30 Mass of the Holy Spirit.
Saturday, 13th of August, 2011
9.00 University and the New Evangelisation. Most Rev. Rino Fisichella, President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation.10.00 Experts round table.11.45 Break.12.00 Concurrent sessions.12.15 Holy Mass.16.00 Rethink the University. Prof. D. Alejandro Llano Cifuentes. Professor of Metaphysics Universidad de Navarra.17.00 Experts round table. 19.00 Concurrent sessions.
Sunday, 14th of August, 2011
9.00 The contribution of Catholic University education to human rights. Prof. D. Buonomo Vincenzo. Dean of the School of Civil Law. Pontifical
Lateran University. 10.00 Experts round table.12.00 Break.12.15 Concurrent sessions.13.30 Holy Mass.16.00 About the relation between studium and imperium in the post-modernity: the specific role of the Catholic University. Prof. D. Stefano Zamagni. University of Bologna.17.00 Experts round table.19.00 Closing.19.30 Concurrent sessions.
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EXPERTS ROUND TABLESSaturday, 13th of August, 2011 TABLE 1 10.30 h.: Coaching: Mentoring in the Catholic University.President: ME and MR Cardinal Dr. D. Antonio Cañizares Llovera. Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship. • Msgr. Andrés Arteaga, Vice Grand Chancellor, Pontificia
Universidad Católica de Chile.• Prof. Sara Gallardo González, Professor of Humanities and
Theology, Universidad Católica de Ávila.
• Prof. Pedro Morandé, Dean of Social Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
• Dr. Francisco José Gómez Ortiz, Rector, Universidad Católica de Colombia, Bogota.
• Msgr. Lorenzo Leuzzi. Direttore Ufficio per la Pastorale Universitaria Vicario di Roma.
TABLE 2 17.00 h: The contribution of the Catholic University to the development of an anthropology.President: Prof. D. John Cavadini. Professor of Theology and director of the Institute for Church Life, University Notre Dame, E.E.U.U.
• Prof. Dr. Ángel Jorge Barahona Plaza. Director of Humanities, University Francisco de Vitoria, Spain.
• Dr. José Luis Sánchez. Vice Rector Extensión Cultural and Main Chaplain, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir.
• Dr. Marcello Pera. Philosopher and Italian Politician.• Prof. Dr. Aníbal Vial Echeverría. President, EDUCAR Studies Center.
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EXPERTS ROUND TABLESSunday, 14th August 2011 TABLE 3 10.30 h: The answer of the Catholic University to the great challenges of Humanity. President: María del Rosario Sáez Yuguero. Rector, Universidad Católica Santa Teresa de Jesús de Ávila.
• Prof. Adriano Pessina. Professor of Moral Philosophy and Director of the Bioethics Center, Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan.
• Fr. John Piderit, S.J. President of the Catholic Education Institute & Dr. Melanie Morey, Senior Director for Research & Consulting of the Catholic Education Institute, USA.
• Prof. Natalia López Moratalla. Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidad de Navarra.
• Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. Founder and editor of Ignatius Press, USA.
TABLE 4 17.00 h: The Catholic University and its Evangelical MissionPresident: Prof. Manuel Braga da Cruz, Rector, Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
• Dr. Rafael Sánchez Saus. Rector, Universidad CEU San Pablo.• Christoph Ohly. Professor of Canon Law, Universität Trier,
Germany.• Msgr. Melchor Sánchez de Toca y Alameda. Under Secretary,
Pontifical Council for Culture. • Msgr. Luis Fernando Rodríguez Velásquez. Rector, Universidad
Pontificia Bolivariana de Medellín, Colombia.
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A Convention and a Festival will be held parallel to the World Congress
of Catholic Universities. All universities are welcomed to
participate.
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Catholic Universities’ Festival
Each group of students will have the opportunity to express itself in the festival through several art forms (singing, instrumental ensembles, theater…).
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Catholic Universities’ Convention
The universities’ convention Will be a meeting point for participants and
an instrument to deepen and strengthen relations among the participating
universities.
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The city: Ávila
WORLD HERITAGE CITY
Ávila is a beautiful city located in the center of Spain, one hour from the Madrid airport, easily accessible and well served by public transport.
In 1985 its walls and extramural Romanesque churches were designated a UNESCO world heritage site.
The Congresses and Exhibitions Center “Lienzo Norte” will host this international event.
La Feria de Universidades servirá de punto de encuentro entre los asistentes y como instrumento para profundizar y consolidar las relaciones entre las universidades participantes.
Cradle of Teresa of Ávila
St. Teresa of Ávila and St. John of the Cross were born in this city. Ávila has a rich historical, artistic and
cultural heritage, as well as spectacular medieval walls.
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Contact
Contact detailsFor more information about:
- Registration- Papers- Participation in the Catholic Universities’ Convention- Participation in the Catholic Universities’ Festival- Lodging
Secretariat of the World Congress of Catholic Universities
Ms. Eva StrasserAvda. de la Inmaculada, 1-A – 05005 Ávila
(Spain)Tel.: +34 920 35 20 67Fax: +34 920 25 18 55
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO ÁVILA, SPAIN
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