Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at The Catholic University of America

Our Mission

A longtime philosopher-friend of Karol Wojtyla once said that Wojtyla had always been occupied with understanding the human person in terms of love. The mission of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute, in a profound sense, begins here, in this abiding conviction of the late Holy Father that love reveals the meaning of the person and, through the person, of all "flesh," the whole of creation (cf. Familiaris consortio, 11; Redemptor hominis, 10; Dominum et vivificantem, 50). Read More »

In the Spotlight

Dr. John Bruchalski, founder of the Tepeyac Family Center and Divine Mercy Care, spoke about his medical practice for patients suffering from infertility.

The final panel, including Dr. Stephan Kampowski, Dr. Chad Pecknold, and Dr. Michael Hanby, addressed the topic

Dr. Melissa Moschella, professor of philosophy at The Catholic University of America, gave a paper on the right of the child to raised by his own parents.

Fr. Brian Daley of the University of Notre Dame gave the keynote address.

D.C. Schindler and Emmanuel Tourpe take questions from the audience after their presentations.

Dr. Mark Regnerus of the University of Texas at Austin presented some of the findings from his New Family Structure Study, published in 2012

Bishop Barry C. Knestout, auxiliary bishop of Washington, DC, was the principle celebrant and homilist.

The Institute awarded an honorary doctorate to Stratford Caldecott. The diploma was accepted on his behalf by his daughter, Teresa Caldecott.

Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus; John Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America; Rev. Antonio Lopez, Provost/Dean of the Institute; and Dr. David Schindler, Dean Emeritus of the Institute, are pictured with Teresa Caldecott.

News

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Apr
08

Institute News

New Faculty Book: Biblical and Theological Foundations of the Family

Dr. Joseph C. Atkinson, associate professor of Sacred Scripture, has recently published a new book: Biblical and Theological Foundations of... Read More »

Mar
31

Interview with Cardinal Caffarra

Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, the Archbishop of Bologna and founding president of the Pontfical John Paul II Institute, recently gave an... Read More »

Dec
13

Winners of the 2013 Father Michael J. McGivney Essay Contest

The Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family is pleased to announce the results in the... Read More »

Upcoming Events

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Apr
25

Dissertation Defense: Joan Gilbert

S.T.D. candidate Joan Gilbert will defend her dissertation Trinitarian Pro Nobis as the Foundation of the Cross and the Eucharist... Read More »

Apr
28

Dissertation Defense: Michael Lueken

Ph.D. candidate Michael Lueken will defend his dissertation Dorothy Day and Catholic Social Teaching: The Witness of a Life and... Read More »

May
12

Graduation Ball

The Institute's annual Graduation Ball will take place on Monday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Francis Hall (1340... Read More »