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aureen Shea has a gift for unlocking human potential. Helping others achieve success has fueled her distinguished career in human resources, Mand it’s at the heart of her life’s work as an executive, a community steward—and a mom. As Executive Vice President and CFO of global human resources consulting firm Right Management’s Florida/Caribbean Region, Maureen and her husband, CEO Tom Shea, have positively affected the region’s economy and helped advance the careers of thousands of people. With “Guide and Inspire” as their mission, Maureen and her team help people and organizations adapt to change and move confidently into the future. Maureen’s talent for inspiring and empowering others has propelled each stage of her life. She earned an undergraduate degree in special education from Kean College in New Jersey, and for three years taught youngsters with intellec- tual disabilities. “Experiencing their joy at small but hard-won successes affected me deeply. I loved every moment of it,” Maureen recalls. While on spring break in Fort Lauderdale during that time, she met Tom, a young math teacher who would become her husband. Entering the business world, she soon found a role that drew on both her financial acumen and her ability to recognize and develop talent in others.As Di- rector of Recruiting for Lincoln National Life, she earned the national “Recruiter of the Year” award. She also earned her CLU and Chartered Financial Consultant certifications and received numerous awards in insurance and equity production. By 1979, Maureen and Tom felt ready to launch their own business. Gauging Florida’s economy, they decided there was a statewide need for career guidance, Maureen Shea and in 1979 Tom started Florida’s first outplacement and career counseling firm. Their firm became one of the original units of human resources consulting firm Right Management after they were asked to help with Pan American Airlines’ major downsizing in 1981. Later, Maureen joined her husband at Right Management as CFO and became the Executive Vice President in 1988. The Sheas’ operations stretch from Miami to Jacksonville and throughout the Caribbean Basin. It is an independently owned division of Right Management, the global leader in talent and career manage- ment workforce solutions within ManpowerGroup. Under Maureen’s leadership, the company has exceeded targeted revenue goals year after year. “Our vision is really to guide and inspire our team and all of the folks we touch,” Maureen noted. “The world is entering an age when ‘human capital’ will truly define the best organizations. Helping companies find and grow the talent they need is more crucial than ever.” continued inside…

The Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, located at the University of Southern California, fosters Catholic intellectual and scholarly life. It brings together scholars from across the world in all disciplines who desire to engage in cross-disciplinary, ecumenical, and inter-faith conversation and research that retrieves, critiques, and develops a deeper understanding of the roles of religion and, particularly, Catholicism today. continued from front page the Archbishop’s charity drive for South doing is so vibrant and important.” Through the years, the Sheas’ expert Florida, and she serves on the Business After more than thirty-five years of team has helped more than 40,000 people Advisory Board of St. Thomas Univer- friendship, Maureen views Fr. Heft as cope with change and take the next career sity. Maureen was a board member of one of the brightest guys she’s ever met, step. Both Maureen and Tom appreciate Holy Cross Hospital for many years. Her and the kindest gentleman. “He has an that in thirty-six years of marriage they talents have made a significant difference amazing memory and a magnetic per- have developed both a great relation- for the United Way of Broward County, sonality. He can sit down and carry on a ship and a great business partnership. and the Leadership Broward Foundation, wonderfully engaging conversation with “It’s been a glorious ride, we’ve been and she and Tom received the National a seventeen-year-old—and that’s not easy very blessed. We work as a team and we Conference of Community & Justice to do—and at the same time relate at a respect each other’s strengths. As a coun- Silver Medallion in recognition of their peer level with academics. That’s a true selor to CEOs and a recognized business community stewardship. gift. He’s so genuine about who he is, and and economic leader, Tom is more visible When asked how she manages her so humble.” outside, while I focus mainly on manag- time, Maureen noted that the secret is Passionate about the Institute, ing the operations of the business.” to find—and appreciate—good people. Maureen says she and Tom hope to see In fact, Maureen’s impact on her “The accolades Tom and I receive really incredible growth continue. “So many community and profession extends honor our team’s initiative and support. wonderful people have donated to the I couldn’t do this alone. If you surround yourself with outstanding talent, then a team of two-plus-two can often make six.” The world is entering an Maureen also stresses philanthropy as age when ‘human capital’ a value important to her family and the will truly define the best business, and to their nearly fifty employ- ees as well. “It’s part of our DNA to give organizations. back to those less fortunate. There are so many worthwhile organizations that cause, both financially and intellectually. need support and help—that’s what drives We’re working to widen the circle of sup- us. You have one opportunity to make a port, to help others share the excitement Tom and Maureen Shea with Fr. Heft difference in this world—and it’s a very and enthusiasm in all of the good work well beyond Right’s business opera- short time—so you want to do the best that Fr. Jim is doing.” tions. Guiding and inspiring in the wider that you can with the most that you have.” Fr. Heft believes Maureen to be a world is just her nature. Last year, for In 2005 their son Kyle went to Cali- perfect fit for the Institute, given her example, Maureen was inducted into the fornia to attend Chapman University. A business experience, and her dedication Human Resource Association of Broward year later, Fr. Heft went to California to to advancing the mission and the goals of County’s Hall of Fame, reflecting her establish the Institute as part of the USC the Institute. “Maureen’s energy, focus, decades as a volunteer leader and mentor. community. It so happens that Fr. Heft competence, and persistence are impor- Her Right Management–Florida/Carib- and Tom had been college roommates tant assets for the board,” he said. “At bean team has donated services to human and remained very close friends. As Fr. the same time, her nurturing side touches resources professionals in transition, as- Heft was starting IACS, the Sheas helped everyone she meets. She cares deeply sisting close to 5,000 people since 2009. on the East Coast with networking and about humanity and about the needs of Reflecting her commitment to help- hosting a number of fundraising events. each individual.” ing others achieve their dreams, this They also found more opportunities to be Maureen’s first priority is her fam- winter she was honored with the Florida together as Tom and Maureen made visits ily, and she and Tom have instilled their Diversity Council’s Glass Ceiling Award, to see their son and work with their West “Guide and Inspire” legacy in the next and her company received the Casimiro Coast clients. generation. Eldest son Ryan was a finan- Global Foundation’s Socially Responsible It was a natural evolution, consider- cial analyst before joining Maureen and Company of the Year Award for its work ing Maureen’s background, for Fr. Heft Tom in Right Management a few years in empowering youth to make a positive to ask her to sit on the board and to chair ago, and he has just married Christina, impact on society and the economy. An the audit and finance committee. Mau- his high school sweetheart. Younger son inductee, along with husband Tom, in reen responded that she would love to Kyle is establishing himself in the film the Junior Achievement Business Hall help. “We certainly believe in the future production industry in California. Of her of Fame, she has served in crucial roles of our Catholic faith. The Institute is an family she adds, “It’s wonderful to see for many community and philanthropic excellent and unique vehicle to explore Ryan, Christina and Kyle already making organizations. In addition to serving as opportunities for the youth, scholars, and a difference in their communities. We al- an IACS Board member, she has been our diverse cultures, to reflect the pres- ways felt that ‘living it’ would be the best a long-time leader in many Catholic ence of Catholicism and Christianity in a example, and they’re giving back through organizations. She and Tom have chaired very secular world. What the Institute is their own unique talents.” From the President

Dear Friends, Though I have said since Pope members, Maureen Shea. And I have included an after Benedict was elected that I would dinner speech given to our board last November by Peter not be surprised if he at some point Mullin. resigned, I have to admit that when he did I was caught This year’s Insight mailing features USC’s Judge off guard. He had weakened physically over the past Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC, year. And then, only a few weeks after his resignation, Dana Gioia. A member of our Academic Advisory Coun- we have a real surprise—at least for me—the election cil (AAC), Professor Gioia discusses Catholicism and the of Francis I. What to make of this new Holy Father will arts. Soon, we will post an article by Ambassador Miguel become clearer only with time, but these surely are “in- Diaz—also a member of our AAC—on the significance teresting times.” of the pope’s resignation. These publications are also In this issue you can read my personal reflections on available on our website. the papal transition. We will continue to update the web- Most recently, we launched our webcast updates. site with additional commentary from Institute scholars. This year, the first of several may be found on our site at Please visit www.ifacs.com. We also have a transcript www.ifacs.com. To join our email list, please fill out the of the interview I did recently with Dr. Miguel Diaz, the enclosed card and send it to us or visit: www.ifacs.com/ recently retired U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican. It is also join. I am also pleased to report we are launching a mo- posted on our site. bile version of our site that will allow you to read about We report in this newsletter the most recent Genera- us comfortably “on-the-go.” tions in Dialogue Program on the Catholic Writer and We could not do any of this without your support. If the Arts, an on-going innovative program that joins a you would like to make a gift, please fill out the enclosed widely-acclaimed Catholic scholar with young scholars envelope or visit our site at www.ifacs.com/donate. You interested in bringing together their academic work with can also call 213-740-1864 if you need any assistance their faith. This program in large part continues to be making a gift. generously supported by Merle and Peter Mullin. Peter is Last but not least, I am pleased to congratulate Dr. a member of our Institute board. Gary Adler, director of research, who with his wife Dr. We are in the final stages of editing a book based on Selena Ortiz, welcomed Samuel Elias on March 1, 2013. an essay by the former U.S. Ambassador to Malta and He weighed in at 8 lbs 12 oz and stretched to 21 3/4 now Law Professor at Pepperdine, Douglas Kmiec. The inches. I’m happy to report Samuel’s dad and mom are volume explores the appropriate relationship between doing well, while Samuel continues to excel at all things Church and state, and the importance of religious free- newborns do well. dom. This September, with the University of Dayton, we Thank you again for your generosity and for your are co-sponsoring an international conference entitled: many prayers. With your support, we continue to build “In the Logos of Love: the Promise and Predicament of and grow. Catholic Intellectual Life Today.” Other Catholic univer- sities have also invited us to join with them to explore Sincerely, other critically important topics. In this issue you will have a chance to read a fascinat- ing story about one of our recently elected board Fr. Jim Heft, S.M., President

RESEARCH UPDATE PUBLICATIONS AND TALKS WHAT THE CRITICS In the fall, the Institute hosted a series of talks on “Latinos and the Changing American Catholic Church.” On three separate evenings, demographer Manuel Pastor ARE SAYING (University of Southern California), sociologist Michele Dillon (University of New “The volume is Hampshire), and historian Carlos Eire (Yale University) … a collection of each delivered forty-minute talks with extensive ques- thought-provoking tions-and-answers. These talks are now available on our insights about the website: www.ifacs.com/videos encyclical [Caritas In January, Fr. Heft delivered a speech, “The Church, in Veritate] and/or th Bishops and Theologians,” at the 100 anniversary of its central economic Loyola University of New Orleans. themes. … a valuable resources for readers THE LATEST RESEARCH interested in Catholic economic ethics, especially its implications for business Meaningful research on the most at the University of Dayton. and public policy.” important issues facing the Catholic tradi- Kevin T. FitzGerald, S.J., Research From a review of The Moral Dynam- tion is the Institute’s core mission. Here Associate Professor at Center for Clinical ics of Ecomic Life: An Extension and are the latest research developments: Bioethics and the David Lauler Chair for Critique of Caritas in Veritate In October, Gary Adler received Catholic Health Care Ethics at George- by Julia chapters for an edited volume structured town University. Fleming in the Journal of Church and around U.S. Ambassador (ret.) and Pep- Kenneth R. Miller, Professor of State perdine law professor Doug Kmiec’s Biology and Royce Family Profes- essay Secularism Crucified? Kmiec first sor for Teaching Excellence at Brown “A persuasively delivered the essay at the Institute University. coherent argument in the fall of 2011. Kmiec’s essay In January, about the unique explores current religion-state rela- Dan Finn and mission and impor- tionships through the lens of recent Paul Caron tance of Catholic European and American jurispru- hosted a one- high schools today. dence. Other contributors to the day preparatory … I was impressed volume include sociologist Hans meeting for the by this book which deserves a readership Joas, journalist Massimo Franco, Paul Caron, Fr. Heft and Dan Finn next phase of legal scholar Geoffrey Watson, the True Wealth wider than its title implies.” political scientist Stephen Calleya, and of Nations project. The focus is on the From a review of Catholic High historian Michael Anderheiden. We plan role and limits of markets in the context Schools: Facing the New Realities by to publish this volume later this year. of the common good. Scholars will bring Rodger Van Allen in the journal Ameri- In November, Dan Finn received both theoretical insights and empirical can Catholic Studies. revised chapters for an edited volume research from social scientific disciplines. from last summer’s True Wealth of Na- Other participants at the January meeting “A wonderful tions conference on moral complicity and included Harvard public policy expert book is one that economic markets. Mary Jo Bane, Notre Dame political teaches something Also in November, four scholars scientist Dan Philpott, Villanova econo- new, makes con- joined our Academic Advisory Council. mist/theologian Mary Hirschfeld, Drexel nections between These are: sociologist Doug Propora, and sociologist subjects one never Margaret Archer, British sociologist Gary Adler. A 2014 conference at USC is imagined, and at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de planned. changes one’s view Lausanne, Switzerland. She is a Mem- Also in January, we launched the na- of the world. This ber of the Pontifical Academy of Social tional website for “In the Logos of Love: book does all those things well.” Sciences and the first woman Presi- Promise and Predicament of Catholic From a review of Engineering Educa- dent of the International Sociological Intellectual Life Today.” Hosted at the tion and Practice: Embracing a Catholic Association. University of Dayton, the conference Vision by Rick Sirvint in the journal Miguel H. Diaz, theologian, U.S. will be held September 20–22, 2013. Catholic Library World. Amabassdor (ret.) to the Holy See and Visit www.ifacs.com/logos for more University Professor of Faith and Culture information. Fr. Heft’s Interview with Benedict XVI to Ambassador Miguel Diaz Francis I:

ecently retired, social, cultural, theo- An Unanticipated The Honorable logical, and religious Sequence RMiguel Diaz spoke dimensions that make By Jim Heft, S.M. at the Elizabeth and Robert the United States like ver since Cardinal Ratzinger was Plumleigh Lecture Series a United Nations here. elected pope, I have said that I at IACS on February 13, Sharing that American Ewould not be surprised if, the 2013. U.S. Ambassador identity with people extraordinary responsibilities of being pope Diaz was assigned to the from all over the world became too much, he Holy See in Rome from and having the platform would resign. August 5, 2009 to Novem- to do it was a wonderful In 2003 or 2004, Miguel Diaz ber 5, 2012. privilege. when John Paul II’s Fr. Heft: What projects are you failing health pointed Fr. Heft: You have a background most proud of? to an imminent con- in theology, you are a devout Catho- Ambassador Diaz: When I came clave, Ratzinger was lic, and we know that the Obama into the State Department, the Sec- asked on Bavarian administration, which you repre- retary of State gave all of us as Television the follow- sented, has run into a few difficulties ambassadors a challenge. She told us ing question: “Your with the Catholic Church. How did that she wanted U.S. foreign policy eminence, don’t you you handle that give and take in to be guided by the three “L’s.” We really believe that in your role as ambassador? were to “listen” to the other, we were the conclave of the Ambassador Diaz: I was both a to “learn” from the other, and we were Cardinals that it is theologian and the U.S. ambassador, to “lead” as a result of that listening in the last analysis but I tried to use the theologian back- and learning. I took that seriously. the Holy Spirit who ground as a way to help represent U.S. We created in the embassy a number chooses the next pope?” Ratzinger replied, foreign policy at all times and when- of diplomatic events or activities that “No, I don’t believe that for three reasons. ever possible. Of course, whenever would foster those three Ls. Among First, if you read papal history, you’d realize tensions continued to be present in the the things that I’m proud of we created that there are a number of popes the Holy United States between our government a series of conferences that I entitled Spirit would never have chosen. Second, and the leadership of the church, those “Building Bridges.” The first one the Holy Spirit is not a dictator; rather, were personally times of pain for me, was “Building Bridges of Hope” in like a good teacher, the Spirit nudges and but they did not prevent me from ex- which we brought together Christians, encourages, and students, as they have for ecuting the job that I was asked to do Muslims, and Jews around three areas: ages on end, can ignore the promptings of by the President of the Unites States. conflict resolution, care of the environ- even a good teacher. And third, the best we Fr. Heft: What did you learn ment, and economic justice. We asked can hope for is that whoever is elected is a about the global church? Is it any these world leaders to share success person who will not destroy the Church.” clearer to you what the American stories and to strategize in common, The Sunday before Ratzinger was elected, I Catholic Church might contribute to possible ways of continuing the suc- actually related this story to those gathered that global church? cess. The second and third things I’m at the 10:00 AM Sunday Eucharist as the Ambassador Diaz: Being a diplo- proud of would be tabletop diplomacy University of Dayton Chapel. Little did I mat really helped me to see issues and and behind the scenes diplomacy. know then that later that week Ratzinger debates and questions about the church These were conversations where we would be elected Benedict XVI. For me, the and society from different angles of discussed major issues and invited import of the interview was that the cardinal vision. At the same time it was also a specific persons or pontifical councils. was not only a good Church historian and wonderful way to share with others the Finally, I quickly became very pas- theologian, but also that he was not mesmer- great American tradition and founda- sionate about increasing literacy with ized by the status that could attach itself to tion that continues to live up to that respect to religion and society. being pope. great American principle E pluri- The full video of Fr. Heft inter- About midway through his papacy, he bus unum—out of many one. I find viewing Ambassador Diaz may be visited the tomb of Celestine V, the last tremendous richness in the American found at http://www.ifacs.com/lec- pope to voluntarily resign in 1294. Celestine landscape with respect to political, tures/diaz.html. continued on next page… continued from previous page found that the administrative demands of should be made of all this. But for me, the with”: things like the huge economic the office were too much for him; he re- major issue facing the Catholic Church is disparities, sexual abuse, power struggles, ally was a monk. The media often asserts not the lifestyle of the pope, or even how abortion, immoral wars, and moral that last pope to resign was 600 years he will address some of the major issues relativism. All religions, including Chris- ago—actually, the last pope to resign facing the Catholic Church today. In the tianity, need to find a clear and relevant voluntarily was over 700 years ago. In West (primarily in the U.S. and Europe), voice that invites rather than coerces, 1415 during a very difficult time in the these issues are almost always reduced welcomes more than it rejects, and learns Church, three popes, one of whom was to matters of sex and gender—indeed, before it teachers, but still speaks and acts named John XXIII, were forced to resign important issues, but I think not the most with prophetic courage. at the Council of Constance, ending a important. The most important in my The first indication of whether this terrible schism that had divided all of mind is the issue of governance, how he pope believes that governance is the Christian Europe for several decades. The exercises authority, and how he can en- major issue will be the person he selects following year, in yet another interview, able voices too often left on the periphery to be his executive vice president or, in he was asked if a pope should ever to come front and center in a more shared Vatican terms, his Secretary of State. resign. He replied that if the demands of effort to discern what the movement of Just before the conclave, Cardinal Walter the office became too great, a pope may the Spirit should be in the Church today. Kasper, who served as the president of resign, and even may the Council for the be obligated to resign. Promotion of Chris- Then, for a second tian Unity, bluntly time, he visited the stated that “there must tomb of Celestine, be more cooperation and this time he left within the Curia,” on the pope’s tomb which also should his own pallium, a be, he added, more narrow woolen band international. He worn around the neck also recommended a that was the sign of central authority that his authority as pope. does not centralize: So, for anyone into “The center is a great “papal watching,” it gift but it must not was no surprise that practice centralism. Benedict resigned—I There must be more was going to write, transparency in the “abruptly resigned,” Curia, which is far too but how can a resignation be anything but Vatican II made it clear that the entire self-centered and has a reform backlog” abrupt? “people of God” are blessed with the (The Tablet, March 9th, 2013, page 32). And then, “out of the blue,” the gift of the Church. Moreover, Vatican II Second, how collegial will he be in cardinals elect Bergoglio on the 5th ballot. opened the doors to religious freedom, cooperation with bishops throughout Most of the media was confounded; he ecumenism and interreligious dialogue. the world? Third, what tone will he set was not a papabile, one of their front Finally, Vatican II recommended that concerning critically important issues to runners. But then again, what was not there be substantive dialogue not just be discussed publicly and responsibly known by most of the media is that he with other believers, but non-believers by Catholics throughout the world? And was the runner up on the last three ballots as well. One of the greatest gifts of finally, how many voices beyond the cast that in 2005 finally elected Benedict. Benedict was his ability to present the Catholic community will be welcomed, Some are surprised that the cardinals Catholic faith in engaging, accessible and respected, and seen as sources of wisdom. would elect someone 76. Age matters profound ways for non-theologians. His As my mother used to repeat when I now less than ever, given the great prec- teaching style (encyclicals and speeches) asked impatient questions about every- edent of the resignation of the office set has been described as a sort of “positive thing, “James, time will tell.” The initial by Pope Benedict. orthodoxy,” and I agree. signs are hopeful, and indeed, time will Much has been made of the simplicity Some argue that the Church should tell. and humility of the man, of his choice of “get with the times,” not be “out of Francis of Assisi as his name, of being the touch,” as a recent NY Times article Jim Heft, S.M. first Jesuit, of being the first pope from claimed. There are, however, many things Los Angeles the Americas—and indeed much can and of our times the Church should not “get March 16, 2013 Remarks to the IACS Board of Trustees By Peter Mullin Delivered Friday, November 9, 2012 first met Father Jim 10 years ago, having been introduced by are actually interested in answers, even if this requires modifica- Tom Condon and Kevin Starr, two other Board members of tion of some of our beliefs. Ithe Institute. As an Irish Catholic, with a younger brother Fr. Heft explained to me the purpose of the who is a Vincentian priest, and an uncle who is Institute: open, honest, interreligious dialogue to a Jesuit, I’ve come to believe that being deeply develop, share, and celebrate our common beliefs rooted in Catholicism allows you the stability to rather than focus on our differences. After all, bend, like a strong tree with deep roots, and we there is no chance of shared growth and peaceful need that ability. co-existence without respect for differences. I’m particularly interested in two subjects the Next, Jim, like all good leaders, asked for my institute is exploring: support of the Institute as it was being formed. 1. Business Ethics—(which some people think That was okay by me, but then he asked me to Merle and Peter Mullin is an oxymoron). In Rome last year, the Vatican consider a $3 million gift—that stopped me in my tracks—we asked Jim to assemble a panel of theologians, scholars, and hadn’t even gotten to the main course in our dinner yet. This philosophers to discuss this subject: ”What are we going to do number of dollars was, frankly, out of the question, but I heard about this problem of ethics in business?” I know personally someone say many years ago that “no one is insulted by being that many businesses have proven that doing the right thing for asked for too much.” In a weird way, it was kind of a compli- all (stockholders, employees, customers, the community they’re ment, so I agreed to support the Institute, and ultimately gave domiciled in) is brilliantly good business, profitable business, more than I had initially considered. and lasting business. There is nothing wrong with mixed mo- So why am I supportive? There are a few reasons: tives—and I welcome a forum to continue to discuss this. The location for this dialogue is within an independent, non- 2. Generations in Dialogue—The opportunity for young Catholic university, which allows discussion of subjects that scholars to have a real, tangible, present mentor is a great might be considered off-limits in a more traditional Catholic gift. The greatest growth opportunities come when you have university. a mentor who cares about your growth. I’ve been lucky to This dialogue, and understanding of admittedly complex, have several, and it’s made a huge difference in my life, thus I sometimes delicate, sometimes messy subjects, is essential to strongly support the institute’s efforts in this area. That’s why our survival and growth. I’m here, 10 years later. I believe that fear of the unknown is always more frighten- And just to let you know how consistent the process and ing than understanding of the known, and this requires open, message is here at the Institute, Jim asked me yesterday to con- honest, unfettered, and uncensored dialogue among those who sider a $3 million gift—before we’d been served our starter. Writing Catholics ecently, The Wall Street Journal joined a lively conver- But Mr. Wolfe’s work also includes a mission shared by the sation on Catholic writing and the status of Catholic Institute: creating space and time for writers to reflect as a com- Rwriters. In the January 10th issue, Mr. Greg Wolfe wrote, munity on their lives, their religious tradition, and the world they “Today the faith found in literature is more whispered than serve. Mr. Wolfe founded the MFA program in creative writing shouted.” Mr. Wolfe mentioned a number of religious writers at Seattle Pacific University, the first such program to integrate whose work which explores questions and quandaries of faith intensive writing with an encounter of the sources of faith. As has achieved mainstream success. Mr. Wolfe should know: he part of that work, Mr. Wolfe has built a number of community founded Image (www.imagejournal.org), a journal that publishes writing events, such as the Glen Workshop, that enflesh the com- writing, poetry, and art that engage faith. Mr. Wolfe’s journal munal life of faith for a new generation of writers. gives a more audible voice to what in many circles is only a This Generations in Dialogue cohort will focus on the voca- whisper. tion of the writer/poet in dialogue with Catholic intellectual and We are happy to announce that Mr. Wolfe has agreed to be spiritual traditions. Six writers will be selected to spend four the leader for our next group of young scholars in our Genera- weekends together with Mr. Wolfe over two years, reflecting on tions in Dialogue program. After an early career spent producing the spiritual discipline of writing, building a community of sup- writings for “culture wars” in Christianity, Mr. Wolfe changed port, learning about Catholic thought on creativity, and receiving the direction of his vocation as writer, husband, and father. criticism on their work. For writers early in their career, such an Since founding Image in 1989, Mr. Wolfe’s writing has appeared opportunity for support and guidance is crucial. For religious in a wide array of publications, including Commonweal and First writers, such an opportunity can be hard to come by. In one Things. 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