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Since 2013, the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life has provided tested leadership, effective relationships, and clear direction. The Initiative offers a center of gravity for Catholic social teaching and contributions to the common good.  The Initiative welcomes your investment to continue this essential work, strengthen our strong foundations, and build for the future.


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Founder’s Appeal

John J. DeGioia, John Carr, and Kim Daniels seated in Dahlgren Chapel on February 28, 2023.

John Carr, the Initiative’s founder, retired at the end of 2025 after more than a dozen years at the Initiative and more than 50 years of leadership at the intersection of faith, Catholic social thought, and public life. We are deeply grateful for his founding vision and legacy, and for his…