Gaudium et Spes at 60: Social justice and Catholic Education

St Mary’s University, 3rd – 5th December 2025

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St Mary’s University is pleased to announce a special conference that will be dedicated to exploring the on-going relevance of Gaudium et Spes. On the 7th December 1965 Vatican II promulgated the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World. It was the last and longest document to come from the second Vatican council. It remains central to the

Church’s Magisterium and has guided so many aspects of the Church’s life. Catholic. Christians must be committed to social justice and to the common good of humanity and our common home.

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

Registration: 

Full conference: £175 (3rd-5th)
Day rate: £65

Unwaged/concessions:

Full conference: £140 (3rd-5th)
Day Rate: £45

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