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48 Articles
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Globalization and the Responsibilities of the University
It is a great honor for me to be here in Singapore to deliver this “S.T. Lee Distinguished Lecture on Universities for a Global Society.” I am especially grateful to the…
August 18, 2010
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Inaugural Lecture at the Gladstone Institute for Cultural and Theological Studies, Wales
Warden Francis, resident scholars, and distinguished guests, it’s an honor for me to be here at St. Deiniol’s Library, and to present the inaugural lecture of the …
July 6, 2010
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Defining Georgetown’s Future: A Call to Action
It’s always a great pleasure for me to join with fellow members of the Georgetown community…and to discuss a vision for our University that embraces all that we want…
March 4, 2010
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Loyola University Maryland Convocation: The Promise of Catholic and Jesuit Education
I am deeply honored to be with you today as the Loyola University Maryland community celebrates this important milestone. I am also humbled to receive an honorary degree in such…
September 25, 2009
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Sant’ Egidio “Prayer for Peace”; International Meeting
It’s an honor for me to, once again, be with the Sant’ Egidio community…to participate in the Prayer for Peace…and to engage in dialogue and discussion with so many…
September 7, 2009
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Catholic Health East Conference: Reflections on Mission and Identity at Georgetown and Beyond
It is with deep humility that I join you today to offer some reflections on mission and identity. I imagine that we have all been living with these questions for so long, with…
June 1, 2009
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School of Foreign Service in Qatar – Inaugural Commencement
Thank you Jim for that kind introduction. And thank you to Their Highnesses, The Emir, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, and Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser al-Misned, who’ve…
May 9, 2009
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Catholic and Jesuit Education in a Changing World: Lecture at Ateneo de Manila University
Introduction It is wonderful to be back here in Manila. When Fr. Nebres invited me to participate in this conference, there was never a question of my coming. First, to be with.…
January 24, 2009
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Signing Ceremony for Center for Transnational Legal Studies — London, UK
It seems fitting that we engage in this historic opportunity in this historic setting—and it’s appropriate that we sign what is very much a landmark document in what was once…
October 28, 2008
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Queen’s University Belfast Honorary Degree Ceremony: The Role of the University in Fostering Interreligious Understanding
Thank you Vice Chancellor Gregson… Chancellor Mitchell…the entire Queen’s University Family… It is truly a privilege to be here with you this evening, and I am deeply…
September 26, 2008