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Steering Committee
Charge: The Church in the 21st Century Steering Committee, with the leadership of the Center Director, sets the overall direction for the Church in the 21st Century Center. This includes reviewing the ideas and recommendations of the Advisory Committee and other interested parties, and, in conjunction with specific subcommittees, giving direction to the programs that comprise the Church in the 21st Century Center.
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Dr. Robert Newton, Chair, Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., Rev. Joseph Appleyard, S.J., Dr. Kelli Armstrong, Mr. Ben Birnbaum, |
Rev. Dick Clifford, S.J., Dean Ms. Rose Mary Donahue, Rev. Robert Imbelli, Rev. James F. Keenan, S.J., Professor |
Dr. John P. McGinty, Dr. James O'Toole, Dr. Barbara Radtke, Dr. Mary Walsh, | ||
Advisory Committee
Charge: The Church in the 21st Century Advisory Committee provides advice to Church in the 21st Century Center, both in recommending appropriate issues and in suggesting events and activities that most appropriately and effectively fulfill the Center’s mission.
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Dr. Robert Newton, Co-Chair Dr. Mary Walsh, Co-Chair Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., Dr. Lillie Albert, Mr. Kevin Ahern, Dr. Kelli Armstrong, Mr. Ben Birnbaum, Rev. Michael Boughton, S.J., Ms. Jean Chisser, Dr. Catherine Cornille, Ms. Kerry Cronin, Mr. Christopher Darcy
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Dr. Patricia DeLeeuw, Ms. Melinda Donovan, Dr. Dominic Doyle Mr. John Feudo, Ms. Joy Galarneau Prof. John Garvey, Ms. Meghan Gavin Dr. Lauri Johnson, Rev. T. Frank Kennedy, S.J., Director, The Jesuit Institute Rector, Jesuit Community Dr. John P. McGinty, |
Ms. Betsy McKelvey, Electronic Resources and Technical Services Librarian O'Neil Library Ms. Sheila M. McMahon, Director Mr. Vincent O'Reilly, Mr. Scott Olivieri, Rev. Cyril Opiel, S.J., Dr. Nancy Pineda-Madrid, Assistant Professor Rev. Anthony Penna, Ms. Jackie Regan, Dr. Patrick Rombalski, Mr. Michael Sacco, Sr. Mary Sweeney, SC,
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Task Forces
Charge: Task Forces or Planning Groups, drawn from the membership of the Advisory Committee, the Boston College community, and the larger community, are brought together for a specific purpose of planning or program execution for a determined amount of time. Each Task Force is given a specific charge, a membership determined by the Director in consultation with the Steering Committee, and a date by which to report findings and completion of the given task. Either the C21C director or assistant director serves on each task force.
Catholic Intellectual Tradition Task Force
Charge: As a Catholic University, Boston College has a responsibility to nourish and inform the Church’s intellectual life. Key questions for both academics and members of the Church include: what is the role of religious traditions in fostering a more humane world? How can the Catholic intellectual tradition (CIT) be communicated effectively within the Catholic community? How can the Catholic intellectual tradition inform not only Catholics but also other people of good will? What resources must Catholics bring to light in the academic community in order to address the neuralgic issues of our time? The CIT Task Force will prepare a Pocket Guide, a short publication seeking to effectively introduce the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
Members: Rev. Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., Rev. Kenneth Himes, O.F.M., Rev. Joseph Appleyard, S.J., Mr. Ben Birnbaum, Dr. Michael Connolly, Dean John Garvey, Rev. Robert Imbelli, Rev. James Keenan, S.J., Rev. T. Frank Kennedy, S.J., Dr. Frederick Lawrence, Dr. Marina McCoy, Dr. James O’Toole, Dr. Robert Newton, Dr. John McGinty
Completion date: Friday, May 28, 2010
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National Religious Education Symposium Planning Group
Charge: Religious education, the formation of each generation in the faith, remains one of the Church’s primary tasks. To support that work into the 21st century, this Planning Group will prepare a national symposium on religious education to take place during the summer of 2011. This charge includes establishing the goals of the symposium, identifying invitees, and the structuring of the event. In its work, the Planning Group will consult the appropriate local and national groups.
Members: Dr. Thomas Groome, Dr. Hosffman Ospino, Dr. Jane Regan, Dr. Theresa O’Keefe, Sr. Mary Sweeney, Dr. John McGinty
Completion date: Friday, May 27, 2011
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CatholicTV® Task Force
Charge: Effective use of available and developing technology is vital for the work of spreading the Gospel and enlivening the Church in the 21st century. Collaboration between The Church in the 21st Century Center and Catholic TV Network affords the opportunity to make available the resources developed by the Center nationally and internationally. In addition, it promotes the sharing of the resources of Catholic universities with the Catholic public.
Members: Dr. Mary Walsh, Dr. Barbara Radtke, Mr. Ben Birnbaum, Rev. Richard Clifford, S.J., Dr. John McGinty.
Completion date: October 30, 2009
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Internet Presence/Technology Task Force
Charge: Effective presence on the internet and a constantly updated use of technology are two related tools in reaching the widest possible audience to fulfill the mission of The Church in the 21st Century Center. The Internet Presence/Technology Task Force is engaged in constantly improving the C21 Center’s use of technology and its website presence to insure that the Center’s use of technology up-to-the-moment and reaching a wide audience.
Members: Ms. Karen Kiefer, Mr. Scott Olivieri, Ms. Betsy McKelvey, Mr. Michael Sacco, Dr. John McGinty.
Completion date: the 15th of each odd month
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C21 Resources Advisory Planning Group
Charge: The publication of C21 Resources each spring and fall gathers the best current writing on The Church in the 21st Century Center’s annual theme. For each issue, an informed expert chosen as guest editor proposes articles for (re)publication. The C21 Resources Advisory Planning Group meets at least twice annually in order to assist the guest editor in choosing the best articles.
Members: Dr. Robert Newton, Rev. Joseph Appleyard, S.J., Mr. Ben Birnbaum, Mr. Jonas Barciauskas, Dr. Barbara Radtke, Ms. Jacqueline Regan and others added to this core group who have expertise on the theme of the issue.
Completion date: semiannually in preparation for publication.
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