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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 1H 1M

Cultivating Hope, Part 4: Hope and Healing

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Episode Topic: Hope and Healing How does a doctor find hope and joy each day amidst the challenges of serving others at “the end of the world?” Listen in to the  2025 Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C., Distinguished Catholic Social Tradition Lecture, in a conversation between Dr. Tom Catena and Suzanne Shanahan, the Leo and Arlene Hawk Executive Director of Institute for Social Concerns, to hear him share a life of no regrets as the only full-time physician serving a community of three million people in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan. Featured Speakers:Suzanne Shanahan, University of Notre DameDr. Tom Catena, Mother of Mercy HospitalRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/4a02bb.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Cultivating Hope.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Hope and Healing How does a doctor find hope and joy each day amidst the challenges of serving others at “the end of the world?” Listen in to the 2025 Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C., Distinguished Catholic Social Tradition Lecture, in a conversation between Dr. Tom Catena and Suzanne Shanahan, the Leo and Arlene Hawk Executive Director of Institute for Social Concerns, to hear him share a life of no regrets as the only full-time physician serving a community of three mil...

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