What does Catholic "just war" theory teach about the conflict in Israel-Palestine? Do concepts in Catholic social teaching, such as "integral human development" or the "preferential option for the poor," provide any guidance? In what ways might the Church's historic relationship with the Jewish people…
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Jazba is a vibrant celebration of South Asian culture, highlighting the rich and diverse traditions of countries including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. This event showcases a variety of performances, from the energetic rhythms of Bollywood,…
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We invite you to our 2025 Interfaith Dinner on Friday, March 28, in Eck Commons. Join us in celebrating our community’s religious diversity in observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Jewish Passover, Easter, and the Baha’i festival of Ridvan. All are welcome to attend. Originally…
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The Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum, is one of the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace events in history. It provides a unique opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians to grieve together and stand strong in demanding an end to the occupation and ongoing violence. This event, which will occur live in Jerusalem, will be live-streamed on campus where members of the Notre Dame Community and beyond will gather to lament, to remember, and to imagine a different path forward.
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What might a just peace look like for Israelis and Palestinians? Out of the many options that have been proposed over the decades—one-state, two-state, bi-national confederation, international peacekeeping missions—what seems most likely in the foreseeable future? Is an absence of war our last best hope, or can we keep hope alive for enduring peace that reconciles between the two peoples?
Our Israel-Palestine event series concludes with another conversation with David Myers and Hussein Ibish about the range of futures for the region: the ideal, the possible, and the probable.
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As the new administration at the federal level has settled in and priorities have become clear, Refugee Resettlement within the US has also been adjusting. Join this talk with Community Engagement Specialist, Rachel Kessel, from Church World Service who will provide as-of-this-moment information about the state of refugee resettlement in the United States.
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Jojn the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion for the third annual Fr. Drew Christiansen, SJ lecture featuring Fr. David Neuhaus, SJ. Fr. Neuhaus was born in 1962 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is an Israeli Jesuit and Patriarchal Vicar emeritus for Hebrew-speaking Catholics in the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Fr. David was ordained to the priesthood in Jerusalem in 2000. He completed his Doctorate at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and has degrees in Theology from Paris, and Scriptures from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. He was appointed Patriarchal Vicar for Hebrew-speaking Catholics in Jerusalem by Patriarch Twal in 2009, and served as Coordinator of the Pastoral Care for Migrant Workers and Asylum Seekers. He teaches at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Seminary and at Bethlehem University.
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Join scholars from different fields as they discuss the central themes of Türkiye, Iran, and the Politics of Comparison: America's Wife, America's Concubine, a new book by Perin Gürel, associate professor in the Department of American Studies at the University of Notre Dame and a faculty fellow of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs. With a focus on how U.S. foreign policy shaped comparative approaches to Türkiye and Iran, the panel will explore the transnational formation of national identities, gender politics, racial ideas, and religious discourse, from the Cold War to the War on Terror.
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