tag:news.nd.edu,2005:/news/authors/michael-sweikar tag:news.nd.edu,2005:/latest 91³Ō¹Ļ | 91³Ō¹Ļ | News 2016-03-01T13:00:00-05:00 91³Ō¹Ļ gathers and disseminates information that enhances understanding of the Universityā€™s academic and research mission and its accomplishments as a Catholic institute of higher learning. tag:news.nd.edu,2005:News/65006 2016-03-01T13:00:00-05:00 2021-09-03T21:08:55-04:00 U.S. ambassador to the Holy See to speak at 91³Ō¹Ļ Ken Hackett Ken Hackett

U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See will discuss the nature of the Holy Seeā€™s diplomatic work and the impact of Pope Francisā€™ encyclical at 12:30 p.m. March 18 (Friday) in the University of 91³Ō¹Ļā€™s Eck Visitors Center. This event, which is organized and sponsored by the (NDIGD), is free and open to the public.

Hackett was nominated by President Barack Obama on June 14, 2013, to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. Hackett was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and sworn in in August of that year. He previously served as president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, one of the worldā€™s largest humanitarian organizations. He has served as an adviser to NDIGD, consulting on key issues in global development, and assisting NDIGD in high-impact global development projects with partners worldwide.

ā€œI am delighted that Ambassador Hackett will visit 91³Ō¹Ļ and share his wealth of knowledge on the inspiration behind the creation of Laudato Siā€™ and the Popeā€™s message for us today,ā€ said , Marilyn Keough Dean of the . ā€œAmbassador Hackett is a world leader in Catholicism and global development, and his address is an ideal way to kick off a series of events at 91³Ō¹Ļ dedicated to exploring the intersection of environmental change, global poverty and innovative research and practice.ā€

Hackett has been the recipient of the Universityā€™s Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics. Established at 91³Ō¹Ļ in 1883, the Laetare Medal was conceived as an American counterpart of the Golden Rose, a papal honor that antedates the 11th century. The medal has been awarded annually at 91³Ō¹Ļ to a Catholic ā€œwhose genius has ennobled the arts and sciences, illustrated the ideals of the Church and enriched the heritage of humanity.ā€

The University of 91³Ō¹Ļ Initiative for Global Development promotes human development and dignity among people worldwide through applied innovations, impact evaluation, education and training that helps build just and equitable societies. It is an integral part of 91³Ō¹Ļā€™s new Keough School of Global Affairs.

Contact: Meagan McDermott, NDIGD, 574-631-2940, mmderm3@nd.edu

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