Inaugural Laudato Si’ Challenge Winners Announced
Seton Hall students presented research-informed environmental solutions inspired by Laudato Si’, with Sisters of Water earning first place in the inaugural Challenge.

Seton Hall students presented research-informed environmental solutions inspired by Laudato Si’, with Sisters of Water earning first place in the inaugural Challenge.
The last Scholars' Forum in the CIT for the spring semester will feature Justin Anderson, Ph.D., Professor of Moral Theology in ICSST presenting on his three latest books.
At this year’s Toth-Lonergan Lecture, Jonathan Heaps, Ph.D., invited faculty, students and religious to engage Bernard Lonergan’s thought as a guide to wisdom.
Core II students are now reading modern authors including German philosopher and atheist Frederich Nietzsche in contrast to other modern authors, like Pope Francis and St. Oscar Romero.
The Center for Catholic Studies will host its annual overnight Faculty Retreat on June 11–12 at San Alfonso Retreat Center, offering faculty time for prayer, reflection and renewal.
Seton Hall faculty are invited to a three-day summer seminar with William T. Cavanaugh on Augustine, idolatry, nationalism and consumerism.
As the spring season unfolds, with Holy Week culminating on Easter Sunday and Passover beginning this week, nature is part of the celebration, and the Core is focusing much on Laudato Si, a Core text.
April is Earth Month all over the world. Inspired by Pope Francis' Laudato Si', the Seton Hall community joins together to reflect, celebrate and care for our common home.
Center for Catholic Studies and Campus Ministry welcomed the Seton Hall community to a thoughtful Young Alumni Panel on vocation, community, faith, and life after graduation.
We had one Vigil-on-the-Green on March 24th and will have another on April 7. We will also have a talk by Ana Maria Pineda on March 31st and a breakfast on April 1.
The Core, along with ICSST, the CAST Program and CAST Center, welcomed Cardinal Joseph Tobin to talk about 'Pope Leo and the Legacy of Pope Francis.'
At a recent Kata Holos Faculty Lunch, Kelly Shea reflected on teaching, authenticity and the pursuit of wholeness in academic life.
Recent Seton Hall alumni will share reflections on career, community, relationships and faith after graduation at a March 26 student panel.
On March 18 at 3 p.m., Cardinal Joseph Tobin, archbishop of Newark, will speak about 'Pope Leo and the Legacy of Pope Francis' in the Event Room in the University Center.
Jonathan Heaps, Ph.D., delivers the Spring 2026 Toth–Lonergan Lecture on April 16, exploring Lonergan’s guidance for getting oriented in disorienting times.
Seton Hall’s Center for Catholic Studies and the Archdiocese of Newark hosted a February 24 Leadership Study Day focused on faithful leadership, renewal and transition.