Institute Closed Today, March 5
The Institute is closed Thursday, March 5, due to adverse weather and road conditions. Read More »
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
News
Theology of the Family Project
Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture Joseph C. Atkinson discusses his work recovering and developing a biblical theology of the family... Read More »
Winner of the 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
CCPR
Healing or Human Enhancement? The Future of Medicine
The Center for Cultural and Pastoral Research will host a symposium on April 17-18, 2015, under the title "Healing or... Read More »
Graduation Ball
The Institute's annual Graduation Ball will take place on Sunday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Francis Hall (1340... Read More »
Graduation 2015
The Graduation Mass for the Class of 2015 will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, May 11, in the... Read More »