Inside the Core we are Reading Contrasting Modern Texts
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
The Center for Catholic Studies is now accepting applications for the 2026–27 Monsignor Edward Ciuba Fellowship supporting faculty and graduate student collaboration with the Church.
Undergraduate teams invited to develop interdisciplinary, mission-driven solutions to environmental justice challenges in honor of Laudato Si’s tenth anniversary.
As Black History Month comes to a close, we turn to Reverend Forrest Pritchett to recall significant figures, Bishop Joseph Francis and his brother, Norman Francis, key figures locally and nationally.