February 26 – 28
The School of Theology (STH) is honored to announce the inaugural Fr. Vincent Machozi Colloquium, a new academic gathering dedicated to advancing dialogue and scholarship at the critical intersection of climate change, environmental justice, and conflict transformation on the African continent. The two-day conference, “Ecologies of Peacemaking”, in honor of martyr Fr. Vincent Machozi, AA (’15) will bring together scholars and practitioners from various international contexts affected by these major challenges. Through panel presentations and discussions, this conference will consider the role of religious communities and congregations in pursuing justice with peace amidst significant social and political conflicts related to changing environments.
This landmark event honors the life and witness of Fr. Vincent Machozi, A.A. (’15), who was a Catholic priest, humanitarian, and fearless advocate for human rights. Fr. Machozi’s tireless documentation of atrocities related to coltan mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), his leadership through the Beni Lubero platform, and his ultimate martyrdom in 2016 inspire the work of this colloquium and its commitment to truth, justice, and healing.
“Fr. Machozi’s activism tackled some of the most significant ‘wicked problems’ of our time,” says Nicolette Manglos-Weber, associate dean of Students & Community Life and Machozi Colloquium planning committee member.
View the detailed colloquium schedule here.
