U.S. ambassador to the Holy See to speak at Notre Dame | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › U.S. ambassador to the Holy See to speak at Notre Dame U.S. ambassador to the Holy See to speak at Notre Dame Published: March 01, 2016 Author: Michael Sweikar Ken Hackett U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Kenneth Hackett will discuss the nature of the Holy See’s diplomatic work and the impact of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ at 12:30 p.m. March 18 (Friday) in the University of Notre Dame’s Eck Visitors Center. This event, which is organized and sponsored by the Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development (NDIGD), is free and open to the public. Hackett was nominated by President Barack Obama on June 14, 2013, to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. Hackett was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and sworn in in August of that year. He previously served as president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations. He has served as an adviser to NDIGD, consulting on key issues in global development, and assisting NDIGD in high-impact global development projects with partners worldwide. “I am delighted that Ambassador Hackett will visit Notre Dame and share his wealth of knowledge on the inspiration behind the creation of Laudato Si’ and the Pope’s message for us today,” said R. Scott Appleby, Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs. “Ambassador Hackett is a world leader in Catholicism and global development, and his address is an ideal way to kick off a series of events at Notre Dame dedicated to exploring the intersection of environmental change, global poverty and innovative research and practice.” Hackett has been the recipient of the University’s Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics. Established at Notre Dame in 1883, the Laetare Medal was conceived as an American counterpart of the Golden Rose, a papal honor that antedates the 11th century. The medal has been awarded annually at Notre Dame to a Catholic “whose genius has ennobled the arts and sciences, illustrated the ideals of the Church and enriched the heritage of humanity.” The University of Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development promotes human development and dignity among people worldwide through applied innovations, impact evaluation, education and training that helps build just and equitable societies. It is an integral part of Notre Dame’s new Keough School of Global Affairs. Contact: Meagan McDermott, NDIGD, 574-631-2940, mmderm3@nd.edu Posted In: International Faith Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture July 14, 2022 Law School hosts second annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit in Rome July 13, 2022 Catholic peacebuilders bring hope amid the world’s crises June 01, 2022 University of Notre Dame to establish consortium of Catholic universities to study Muslim-Christian relations January 31, 2022 New book explores the role of Catholic peacebuilders in addressing global mining issues For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn