Program on Equality, Justice and Peace

On Nov. 12 from 12 -1 p.m, The University of Scranton will host a program titled "Equality, Justice, and Peace-A Catholic Vision for Reconciliation in Israel/Palestine Today," as a part of the national Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J. Lecture Series 2025.

The event features Fr. Davis Neuhaus, S.J, who will be joining via Zoom. This event will be conducted as a hybrid event, where people can join via Zoom or in person at the University in the Pearn Auditorium in Brennan Hall (Room 228,) and lunch will be offered starting at 11:30 a.m.

Registration Link: surveymonkey.com/r/Equality-Justice-Peace

Fr. David Neuhaus, SJ, 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.

About the Lecture

The lecture will focus on four elements in the Catholic Church's position regarding Israel/Palestine: the welfare of the Christian community and the protection of the Holy Places; the interpretation of the Scriptures as a resource for promoting equality, justice and peace; the dialogue with Jews and Muslims; and the commitment to a social teaching that insists on equality, justice and peace.

About the Lecture Series

The Rev. Drew Christiansen S.J. was a Distinguished Professor at Georgetown University, consultant to the Holy See, Director of the U.S. Bishops' Office of International Justice and Peace and editor of America magazine. Fr. Drew established the Catholic Advisory Council at Churches for Middle East Peace. The lecture series promotes education and advocacy among American Catholics and other Christians about realities in the Holy Land as part of promoting U.S. policies that contribute toward a just and lasting peace.

This event is co-hosted by The University of Scranton's Ellacuria Initiative, Jesuit Center, Office of Community Relations, Political Science Department, Theology and Religious Studies Department, and Peace and Justice Studies together with the Catholic Advisory Council of Churches for Middle East Peace and Bethlehem University Foundation.

Questions can be directed to 570-941-4419 or [email protected].