The Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice brings together academics, practitioners and those interested in Catholic Social Teaching.
A significant part of our role is connect, promote and amplify the work of like-minded groups. We hope that you will be interested in these upcoming events from CCSTP, CSAN, St Mary’s University. and others.
Discussing Dilexi Te, 17 November, 4pm, webinar
Join us to discuss and reflect on Dilexi Te, Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Exhortation.
At this webinar on 17 November, we’ll be joined by:
Christopher White, Senior Fellow at Georgetown University Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and author of the first book in English on Pope Leo.
Dr Maria Exall, former TUC President 2022-3, an honorary lecturer at St Mary’s University Twickenham and an associate of the Las Casas Institute.
Steph MacGillivray, Senior Press Officer for the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales.
Dr Nicholete Burbach, Heythrop Institute, Social and Environmental Lead at London Jesuit Centre.
Chaired by: Professor Anna Rowlands, holder of the St Hilda Chair in Catholic Social Thought and Practice at Durham University and Chair of CCSTP.
We’d love you to join us, to listen, ask questions and share your perspectives as we explore this important document together. Please pass this invitation on to colleagues and friends.
The webinar is free and open to all, but registration is required.
Taxation and Catholic social teaching – “Render unto Caesar”, Thursday 20 November, 6pm, webinar
This webinar will be, chaired by Bishop Richard Moth and brings together three of the authors of Render unto Caesar: Prof. Anna Rowlands, Ruth Kelly and Prof. Philip Booth. Each will present their thoughts on taxation and Catholic social teaching, followed by a question and answer session.
Weeping in Ramah – The Crisis in the Holy Land, Friday 21 November, St Mary’s University Twickenham and online
Distinguished panellists will discuss the crisis in the Holy Land at a day conference. The conference takes its theme from the prophetic lament from the Bible, Jeremiah 31:15, that describes Rachel weeping for her children who have been taken captive to Babylon.
Gaudium et Spes at 60: Social justice and Catholic Education, conference 3-5 December 2025.
Join St Mary's University, London, CSAN and others to mark the 60th anniversity and continued impact of this crucial document.
This conference will ponder the ongoing relevance of Gaudium et Spes, with specific reference to the Church’s commitment to Catholic education and social justice.
Confirmed speakers include:
Archbishop Malcolm McMahan Dr Gemma Simmonds
Dr Anna Abram Dr Paul McPatlian
Professor Stephen McKinney.