A conversation with Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., Under Secretary of the Migrants and Refugees Section of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

Cardinal Czerny will discuss with Professor Heyer and Fr. Olayo-Mendez his work with Pope Francis on issues surrounding refugees and migration around the world, particularly in the age of COVID-19. What challenges are refugees and migrants currently facing? How can we help to support and accompany migrants and refugees in their areas and to advocate for helpful public and international policy on these issues so that “no one is forgotten?”

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Panelists include:

Kristin E. Heyer, Ph.D.,
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
Boston College Theology Department

Fr. Alejandro Olayo-Mendez, S.J.,
Assistant Professor,
Boston College School of Social Work.

Date and Time: Tuesday, November 17, 12-1pm 

Boston College Entities Co-sponsoring the Event: The Church in the 21 st Century Center, The Roche Center for Catholic Education, The Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies, Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life, BC Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good, Office of Global Engagement, School of Social Work; International Studies Department, PULSE Program for Service Learning.