Address from the Presidents of the USA Members of the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities, June 15, 2023 | AXIS: Journal of Lasallian Higher Education

James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D.

Abstract

Father James Burns, on behalf of Presidents of Lasallian Catholic institutions in the USA, discusses key priorities: fraternity and regionality, leadership accompaniment, and global mission opportunities. He stresses the importance of identity, mission, dialogue, and pastoral care. Highlighting the unique context of U.S. Lasallian schools, he underscores the need for Christian inspiration, fidelity to the Christian message, and balancing excellence with self-preservation. Fr. Burns calls for partnerships and collaborations to sustain the Lasallian mission, transforming lives while maintaining Catholic intellectual tradition and evangelization.

Full Text

Address from the Presidents of the USA Members of the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities, June 15, 2023

Keywords

Lasallian mission, fraternity, accompaniment, Catholic intellectual tradition

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About the Author

James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., who serves as the 14th president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, earned his doctorate in counseling psychology at Northeastern University.