PITTSBURGH鈥斅槎咕� President Kathy Humphrey, PhD, will join Catholic higher education leaders from across North America this June as part of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities鈥� (ACCU)聽Rome Seminar, a weeklong gathering focused on the future of Catholic higher education and the Church鈥檚 role in shaping ethical, mission-driven leadership.
Held in Rome and Vatican City from June 1鈥�5, the seminar brings together presidents and senior leaders from Catholic colleges and universities for dialogue, reflection, and engagement with Vatican officials, scholars, and Church leaders.
Organized by the ACCU in collaboration with The Lay Centre in Rome, this year鈥檚 program includes a private audience with Pope Leo XIV, along with discussions centered on Catholic identity, artificial intelligence, migration, sustainability, synodality, and Catholic social thought. For Dr. Humphrey, the opportunity represents both a professional responsibility and a deeply personal experience grounded in faith and mission.
鈥淲e have a unique opportunity to speak to the vital role Catholic higher education continues to play in shaping compassionate leaders, strengthening communities, and advancing the common good in our country,鈥� said Dr. Humphrey. 鈥淚 am especially passionate about discussing how Catholic Universities can fully live their mission every day, integrating our values and charisms into every aspect of our work while creating communities that honor human dignity, embrace service, and deeply respect the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of others.鈥�
According to Dr. Humphrey, the opportunity to engage directly with Pope Leo XIV during the first year of his papacy makes the experience especially profound.
鈥淭o have the opportunity to meet personally with the Holy Father and engage in meaningful conversation about the future and importance of Catholic higher education in the United States, particularly with him being the first American Pope is extraordinary,鈥� she said. 鈥淗is perspective and leadership at this moment in history carry tremendous significance for Catholic institutions across the country. I am deeply honored to be part of this delegation and this historic experience.鈥�
Dr. Humphrey said the seminar鈥檚 focus aligns closely with Carlow鈥檚 Mercy mission, and singled out its focus on emerging issues, including artificial intelligence and ethics, as especially meaningful at this moment for Catholic higher education.
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