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Postdoc in Ecological Research Ethics project

Department of Philosophy, Laurentian University

Start date: Negotiable, but summer 2015 or earlier is desirable

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified.

http://philjobs.org/job/show/3550

Job Openings: Teacher/Guide at Ridge and Valley Charter School in New Jersey

Ridge and Valley Charter School

Special Education Teacher/Guide Position

 

Change is slow but worth it

January 26, 2015
By Rachel Myslivy
Global Sisters Report

Change is slow but worth it.

Call for Papers: 'Globalisation and Global Justice'

Societas Ethica’s 52nd annual conference

Linköping, Sweden

August 20-23, 2015

Submission deadline: March 31, 2015

Pope Francis will visit New York City, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia during Sept. visit to U.S.

The papal visit to the Big Apple would likely include an address at the United Nations and possibly a Mass at Madison Square Garden. The first U.S. visit by a Pope since 2008 will include a White House visit and an address at Philadelphia’s World Meeting of Families. A trip to Boston may be included as well, a Vatican official told the Daily News.

By Sasha Goldstein
New York Daily...

Details of the proposal for Pope Francis' US visit revealed

January 18, 2015
By Alan Holdren and Elise Harris
Catholic News Agency

Manila, Philippines (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Bernardito Auza – a member of the organizing committee for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the U.S. – has revealed details of the proposed schedule, which includes visits to three cities.

Earth Keeper Newsletter

January 2015

Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute

http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=887c3de8b0&id=cf5449b637&e=a758405790

Take 5: Forum on Religion and Ecology co-director Mary Evelyn Tucker

January 16, 2015
By Susan Gonzalez
Yale News

Take 5 offers a brief introduction to Yale faculty members in a Q&A format. The featured faculty member selects 5 out of 10 questions to answer. Any opinions shared are not necessarily those of YaleNews.

Pope Francis Hopes World Leaders Will Make the Environment a Priority

January 16, 2015
By Ashley Curtin
Nation of Change – Bullhorn

In a recent interview, Pope Francis is making the environment a priority this year in hopes that his encyclical on ecology will encourage world leaders to reach an agreement during the next round of climate change talks in Paris in November.

Church Authority and Assent: Clarifications Ahead of Pope Francis's Encyclical

January 16, 2015
By Daniel DiLeo
Political Theology Today

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