Cardinal Peter Turkson to Deliver Royackers Lecture on September 28, 2012

Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, will present the Fall 2012 Royackers Lecture at Regis College on Wednesday, September 26th at 7:30 pm in the St. Joseph Chapel.

Cardinal Turkson will speak on "Vatican II: A Council of Justice and Peace." The orientations of the Second Vatican Council define the mission of the church whereby evangelization is inseparable from work for human development and reconciliation. How can this vision inform, form and orient new generations to act ethically and evangelize the social order of our world?

The Royackers Lecture honours the memory of Father Martin Royackers, S.J., a Canadian Jesuit who was murdered in 2001 as he served the people of Annotto Bay, Jamaica and promoted the cause of social justice. The lecture is made possible through the benefaction of Mundiregina Resources Canada.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Please pre-register online, by emailing inquiries@RegisCollege.ca or calling 416-922-5474 x221. A reception will follow the lecture.

Regis College is located at 100 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, near the corner of Queen's Park Crescent East. Regis College is on the 94 Wellesley bus route and a short walk (south) from the Museum subway station. Public parking is available in the University of St. Michael's College parking lot on St. Joseph Street, one block north of Regis College. The venue is accessible.

Members of the public interested in theological education are invited to attend an open house in October and March each year.