Building a Culture of Hope Lecture and Panel Discussion

Posted By: TSchulze@smumn.edu On: 2025-10-09
Posted On: 2025-10-09

Join us on Monday, November 17, from 3-5pm in the Toner Lounge for an evening exploring the theme Building a Culture of Hope. The program will begin with a lecture by Dr. Matthew Petrusek, Senior Director of the Word on Fire Institute and its Professor of Catholic Ethics. Br. Robert Smith FSC, will emcee the event.

Following the lecture, a panel discussion will feature Dr. Pierluca Azzaro, Sr. Mary Micaela RSM, Dr. Pat Colton, and Dr. Petrusek who will discuss the role of hope at a Catholic university. The panel will include time for audience Q&A.

  • Monday, Nov. 17, Toner Lounge 
  • Free admission for all faculty, staff, and students
  • Registration required by November 7: click here to register 
  • Hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments will be served
  • Lecture begins at 3:00 pm, panel concludes at 5:00 pm 
This event is co-sponsored by the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership

Dr. Pierluca Azzaro is the general secretary for the Vatican Foundation Joseph Ratzinger – Benedict XVI, and the inaugural Benedict XVI chair at Saint Mary’s.