Marianist Encounters Conference
Plenary Speakers
Opening Plenary: Friday, October 4, 7:30 -8:45 pm
The Marianist Charism:
Gifts and Challenges for Encountering the Earth, Poor, and Youth Today
Plenary Speakers
Bro. Steve Glodek, SM
Director of the Marianist Province of the US Center for Lay Formation, Former Provincial of the Society of Mary and current Director of the Tending the Vineyard project for the National Religious Retirement Office
Philadelphia, PA
Maureen O'Rourke
Director, Marianist PULSE, Racial Justice team Co-Chair, Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC)
Dayton, OH
Sr. Nicole Trahan, FMI
USA, Leadership Team and Vocations Director, Marianist Sisters, Director of Marianist Initiatives and Special Projects at St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
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Opening Speakers Biographies
Keynote Plenary Speakers
Sat, October 5, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Vincent J. Miller, Ph.D.
Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology & Culture, University of Dayton, OH
Keynote: Integral Ecology: Laudato Si’s invitation to transform Mind and Heart
Laudato si’ is widely respected for its moral critique of the destruction of creation and call for humankind to care for our common home. However, its notion of “Integral Ecology” goes beyond moral critique and charts a path of transformation. This talk will explore integral ecology as a transformation of mind, senses, and heart.
Sat, October 5, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Andrés Novela
Campus Minister at Monsignor Edward Pace High School, Miami, Florida
Keynote: Brewing Justice: My Journey of Encounter through Haitian Coffee
Join Andrés Novela as he recounts his transformative journey of encountering the other through his work with direct trade coffee in the Northwest of Haiti. Andrés will share how direct trade practices have fostered deep, meaningful connections with the Haitian community. Learn how these experiences have shaped his commitment to justice, solidarity, and the power of ethical trade in bridging diverse communities.