EPISODE · May 30, 2021 · 56 MIN
Finding Meaning and Mission in a Restless World, Part 2: The Heart’s Desire & Being on the Margins
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Episode Topic: The Heart’s Desire & Being on the MarginsFr. Dan Groody interviews Notre Dame Vice President for University Relations Lou Nanni. Lou will describe how he discerned his “heart’s desire” at a young age and begin creating social change through his professional career. For two years following graduation he served as a lay missioner working in Santiago, Chile, shantytown as part of the Holy Cross Associates program. He then served eight years as executive director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, Ind., establishing the center as a national model in addressing the complex issues involved in homelessness.Featured Speakers: Rev. Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C., Vice President and Associate Provost; Associate Professor of Theology and Global Affairs, University of Notre DameLou Nanni, Vice President of University Relations, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: go.nd.edu/69ba42.This podcast is a part of the Hearts Desire & Social Change ThinkND Series titled “Finding Meaning and Mission in a Restless World”.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.
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Episode Topic: The Heart’s Desire & Being on the Margins Fr. Dan Groody interviews Notre Dame Vice President for University Relations Lou Nanni. Lou will describe how he discerned his “heart’s desire” at a young age and begin creating social change through his professional career. For two years following graduation he served as a lay missioner working in Santiago, Chile, shantytown as part of the Holy Cross Associates program. He then served eight years as executive director of the Center...
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