“Agape” is a Greek word for love that asks for nothing in return, according to Eileen Corkery, assistant director of programming at BC’s Church in the 21st Century (C21) Center. The spirit of agape is driving C21 and Campus Ministry’s “Spread the Love” Valentine’s campaign, she said.
Olivieri Discusses Work-Life Balance After Leaving His “Dream Job”
Sick of analyzing baseball pitching statistics for days on end, Scott Olivieri made the decision to leave his “dream job” developing computer video systems with the Boston Red Sox for something new.
Espresso Your Faith Week Wins Outstanding Spiritual Initiative Award
Boston College’s “Espresso Your Faith Week,” an annual campuswide celebration of faith, received an award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators in February, according to BC News.
Learning a Latte Through Espresso Your Faith Week 2021
The Boston College community tied hundreds of maroon and gold ribbons with their prayers written on them to the fences surrounding Bapst Library last week.
Panelists Talk Catholic Leadership During COVID-19
Boston College’s Church in the 21st Century Center hosted “Leading During COVID: Lessons Learned and the Path Ahead” on Feb. 25, a Zoom panel about the effects of COVID-19 on Catholic leadership.
Boisi Center Panelists Call for Increased Inclusivity, Accountability in the Church
Four speakers discussed expanding the role of marginalized groups and increasing accoutability in the Church at a Church in the 21st Century (C21) panel Tuesday.
C21 Convenes Panel of ‘Lay Business Leaders’
A panel of three “lay business leaders” and Boston College alumni discussed problems plaguing the Catholic Church and their potential solutions at the Church in the 21st Century Center’s fourth “Revitalizing Our Church” panel on Monday night. Denise Morrison, retired president and CEO of Campbell Soup Company and BC ’75, said that one of the…
BC Professors Call for Changes in the Church
The Church in the 21st Century Center hosted a panel of Boston College professors to discuss how the Church can be a more effective institution and restore its credibility in the wake of scandal.
Leahy, University Presidents Discuss Church’s Renewal
University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., spoke on a panel titled “Revitalizing Our Church: Ideas from University Presidents.” The event addressed how the Church can find a path to restored credibility.
Vanier Presents Messages on Love, L’Arche Communities
Theologian, humanitarian, and L’Arche founder Jean Vanier presented video messages made for the Boston College community in a C21 event on Wednesday.