Wednesday, September 10, 2008
1-6 p.m.
Power Center Ballroom,
Duquesne University

1:00-1:30

Exploring Conference Theme

Photo Gallery
Video Presentation
Light Refreshments

1:30-2:00

Welcome and Brief Remarks

Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D.
President, Duquesne University

Introduction of
Center for Spiritan Studies
Center for Healthcare Ethics
Center for the Study of Catholic Social Thought

Ralph L. Pearson, Ph.D.
Provost, Duquesne University

Introduction of first Keynote Speaker

Rev. John F. Fogarty, C.S.Sp.
Director, Center for Spiritan Studies

2:00-3:00

Spiritan Mission and Catholic Social Thought

Rev. John Kilcrann, C.S.Sp., Ph.D.
Director, Spiritan Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)
Services Spiritan Generalate, Rome

3:15-4:15

Introduction of second Keynote Speaker

Ma. Christina A. Astorga, Ph.D.
Director, Center for the Study of Catholic Social Thought

Global Bioethics: Challenges for Catholic Social Thought

Lisa Sowle Cahill, Ph.D.
J. Donald Monan Professor, Boston College
Past President, Catholic Theological Society of America
Past President, Society of Christian Ethics
John Courtney Award, Catholic Theological Society of America

4:30-5:30

Panel Discussion

Priorities of Social Justice for Global Health Ethics

Lisa Sowle Cahill, Ph.D.

Rev. John Kilcrann, C.S.Sp., Ph.D.

Moji Christianah Adeyeye, Ph.D.
Professor
School of Pharmacy
Duquesne University

Howard M. Kingston, Ph.D.
Professor
Chemistry Department
Duquesne University

Kathy L. Mayle, B.S.N.,M.N.Ed., M.B.A.
Director
Center for Healthcare Diversity
School of Nursing
Duquesne University

Gerard W. Magill, Ph.D.
The Vernon F. Gallagher Chair
Center for Healthcare Ethics
Duquesne University
Moderator

5:30-6:00

Book Signing

Lisa Sowle Cahill, Ph.D.
Theological Bioethics: Participation, Justice, and Change
First Place Award for Outstanding Theology Books
Catholic Press Association