Villanova Mission and Ministry

Villanova Mission and Ministry Accompanying all Villanovans to live out our Catholic Augustinian values and to become, in the words of St. Augustine, “what we are not yet.”

Standard registration for the 2026 Villanova International Sustainability Conference is still open. Join researchers, pr...
09/02/2026

Standard registration for the 2026 Villanova International Sustainability Conference is still open.
Join researchers, professionals and changemakers from around the world in Rome to exchange ideas, connect across disciplines and explore practical responses to today’s most pressing sustainability challenges.

📍 Rome, Italy
📅 October 12–15, 2026

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the conversation. Register today and meet a global community working for a more sustainable and just future.

🎟️ Remember: Registration is open!Be part of the 2026 International Sustainability Conference and join a global communit...
08/13/2026

🎟️ Remember: Registration is open!
Be part of the 2026 International Sustainability Conference and join a global community committed to advancing sustainability, social justice, and human development.
Hosted in Rome, the conference will bring together scholars, researchers, Church leaders, practitioners, and professionals from around the world to foster meaningful dialogue and collaborative action.
Early Bird pricing available through August 31, 2026.

📍 Rome, Italy
🗓 October 12–15, 2026
🎟️ Secure your place today: https://vuevents.villanova.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=868910&

🌍 Speaker Announcement We are delighted to welcome Dr. Robert D. Bullard as a keynote speaker at the 2026 International ...
08/01/2026

🌍 Speaker Announcement

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Robert D. Bullard as a keynote speaker at the 2026 International Sustainability Conference.

Widely recognized as the "father of environmental justice," Dr. Bullard is Distinguished Professor at Texas Southern University and Founder of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice. For decades, his work has helped shape global conversations on environmental equity, climate justice, and sustainable communities.

Join us in Rome to hear one of the world's leading voices on environmental justice:
📍 Rome, Italy
🗓 October 12–15, 2026
🎟️ Register today: https://vuevents.villanova.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=868910

🌍 Speaker AnnouncementWe are delighted to welcome Wanjira Mathai as the first confirmed speaker for the 2026 Internation...
07/31/2026

🌍 Speaker Announcement

We are delighted to welcome Wanjira Mathai as the first confirmed speaker for the 2026 International Sustainability Conference.

As Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships at the World Resources Institute and Chair of the Wangari Maathai Foundation, Wanjira is a global leader in climate action, forest restoration, and sustainable development. She will join us in Rome to share her insights on building a more just and sustainable future.

📍 Rome, Italy
🗓 October 12–15, 2026
🎟️ Register today: https://vuevents.villanova.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=868910&

Villanova University has established the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, a new international honor that will recogniz...
07/20/2026

Villanova University has established the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, a new international honor that will recognize individuals whose leadership has advanced sustainability, ecological responsibility, and integral human development. The inaugural medal will be presented by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, during the Villanova International Sustainability Conference in Rome this October.



The event is developed in close dialogue with key institutional partners, including the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Laudato si' Center for Higher Education. Learn more: https://www.villanova.edu/university/sustainability-medal.html

Good news! The abstract submission deadline for the 2026 International Sustainability Conference has been extended to Ju...
07/13/2026

Good news! The abstract submission deadline for the 2026 International Sustainability Conference has been extended to July 31, 2026.

There's still time to share your research, project, and innovative ideas with a global community of scholars, practitioners, Church leaders, and changemakers committed to sustainability and social justice.

We welcome multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary contributions from across the sciences, engineering, business, law, nursing, philosophy, the humanities, and beyond.

New submission deadline: July 31, 2026

Submit your abstract: https://vuevents.villanova.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=869553& 🔗

We look forward to receiving your submission!

Check out just one of the ways the Office for Mission and Ministry is engaging with the larger mission of the Catholic C...
04/27/2026

Check out just one of the ways the Office for Mission and Ministry is engaging with the larger mission of the Catholic Church. As Director of Villanova's Center for Peace and Justice Education, Kathryn Getek Soltis, STL, PhD is working alongside several international organizations to foster Synodality.

Don’t miss your LAST CHANCE to register to join the Office for Mission and Ministry for Pope Leo @ One: Augustinian, Pas...
04/27/2026

Don’t miss your LAST CHANCE to register to join the Office for Mission and Ministry for Pope Leo @ One: Augustinian, Pastoral, Prophetic on Tuesday, April 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Villanova Room of the Connelly Center at Villanova University.

As a Villanova alumnus, Pope Leo’s papacy is being celebrated with a special panel discussion for his one-year anniversary. The event will feature experts and thought leaders who will examine Pope Leo XIV's influences, upcoming priorities, and the path ahead. Join us to learn how Pope Leo has not only made his mark on campus, but also on the greater Catholic Church.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required via the link below:
https://vuevents.villanova.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=877916&reference=OMMCalendar

Meet the panelists for our upcoming event - Pope Leo @ One: Augustinian, Pastoral, Prophetic - on April 28 at 5 p.m. The...
04/26/2026

Meet the panelists for our upcoming event - Pope Leo @ One: Augustinian, Pastoral, Prophetic - on April 28 at 5 p.m. These experts and thought leaders who will examine and discuss Pope Leo XIV's influences, upcoming priorities, and the path ahead:

‣ Robert Cardinal McElroy, archbishop of Washington, who participated in the May 2025 conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV
‣ Justin McLellan, Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter
‣ Jaisy A. Joseph, PhD, assistant professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University
‣ Hannah Kalamarides ’26 CLAS, Villanova student and synodal fellow in the University’s Office for Mission and Ministry, who participated in the Jubilee Year of the Synod in Rome in October 2025
‣ The Rev. John J. Lydon, OSA, PhD, inaugural director of Villanova’s Mother Cabrini Institute on Immigration
‣ Moderator: Tia Noelle Pratt, PhD, Special Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Mission Engagement and Strategic Initiatives

Don’t miss this special anniversary event. Register today via the link below:

https://vuevents.villanova.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=877916&reference=OMMCalendar

Don’t miss your chance to hear three-time doctoral recipient and theology scholar, Dr. Peter C. Phan, deliver his lectur...
04/14/2026

Don’t miss your chance to hear three-time doctoral recipient and theology scholar, Dr. Peter C. Phan, deliver his lecture “Saint Augustine the Migrant and the City of God,” and receive the 13th annual Civitas Dei Award.

Registration is still open for the lecture and award ceremony TOMORROW, April 15th at 4 p.m. in Driscoll Hall, room 134 at Villanova University. To learn more or register, visit the link below:
https://vuevents.villanova.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=875313&/facebook

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