OSCAR ROMERO SOLIDARITY LECTURE
The Center for Peace and Justice Education hosts an annual lecture inspired by Oscar Romero—archbishop, martyr, and saint.
The Center for Peace and Justice Education hosts an annual lecture inspired by Oscar Romero—archbishop, martyr, and saint. Romero came to realize the extent of the Salvadoran people’s suffering and became a voice for the voiceless. The lecture series brings to campus someone committed to justice for and solidarity with the poor and marginalized. Past speakers have included Carolyn DeWitt (Rock the Vote), Octavio Duran OFM, Sheila Armstrong and Davide Mosenkis (POWER Interfaith), Jim Keady, Hisham Moharram (Good Tree Farm), the Rev. Michael Doyle (Sacred Heart Parish in Camden), and Mary Beth Appel (Catholic Worker House of Grace)
2026 SOLIDARITY SPEAKER SERIES
How to Change the World ... Really
Christopher Stephens, Sara Baran Fithian, Sr. Regina Zoot, PhD
Wednesday, February 4
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Driscoll 132
What actually works in International Aid and Development? (And how to make a living at them.) Experts share front line, board room, and public policy insights.
When Doing Good Isn't Good Enough
Suzanne Toton, Ed.D
Monday, March 26
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Speakers' Corner, Falvey Library
The event will celebrate Dr. Toton’s book which offers an unprecedented look at the significance of Catholic Social Teaching for transforming CRS in a time of institutional crisis after the Rwanda genocide. It is a powerful case study demonstrating how strategic vision and principled commitment to justice can fundamentally redefine an organization's impact and purpose. The event will also include remarks by Chris Tucker of Catholic Relief Services.
Too Crazy to Quit: A Comedic Performance
Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton (DE)
Wednesday, April 8
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Driscoll 132
Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and Delaware elected official whose work blends humor, politics, and social justice. Drawing from her experience as a young, Muslim, Black woman with vitiligo, she uses comedy to explore identity, power, and lived experience while engaging audiences across the country.
2025: Sr Norma Pimentel, MJ
2024: Carolyn Forché
2023: Las Patronas
2022: Roz Pichardo
2021: Monique Gary, PhD, and the Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart
2020: Carolyn DeWitt
2019: Brother Octavio Duran
2018: Sheila Armstrong and David Mosenkis
2017: Jim Keady
2016: Hisham Moharram, PhD
2014: The Rev. Michael Doyle
2012: Mary Beth Appel '81 FCN