The Centre for Vatican II and 21st Century Catholicism promotes the study of theology and history of the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965), a defining event for Catholicism and its relations with other Christians, other religions, and contemporary society. Established in 2011, the Centre explores how Canadian Catholics have contributed to and continue to appropriate the orientations of the council in its pastoral life and structures.
The centre supports collaborative and interdisciplinary research into the renewal of the contemporary Catholic community in an age of unprecedented social and cultural change.
"Every renewal of the Church essentially consists in a fidelity to her own calling"
About the centre
The centre supports and promotes collaborative research on the Second Vatican Council, including the following areas:
- The contributions of Canadians to this historic event, and the understanding of how religious communities in Canada have been shaped by the council.
- The dialogue between the Catholic community, other Christian churches, non-Christians, and contemporary society.
- The dynamics of change, including the elements of progress and decline in the life of the Catholic community.
- A strong focus on archival research related to Canadian participation in the Second Vatican Council.
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Centre for Vatican II and 21st Century Catholicism
Saint-Paul University
223 Main Street
Ottawa (Ontario)
K1S 1C4
Canada
613 236-1393, ext. 2209
centrevaticanII@ustpaul.ca