Nov 8, 2005 / 22:00 pm
Given the growing religious voice in public affairs and an anonymous $2-million donation, Fairfield University launched Monday its Center for Faith and Public Life Monday.
The center will offer the public a place to discuss and research the issue of faith and politics, and hear politicians and leaders talk about the role of faith in their life. It will also address local social issues, offer classes, disseminate information to media and conduct polls.
Fr. Richard Ryscavage, SJ, a former director of the Jesuit Refugee Service and sociology professor, was named the center’s director.
In his keynote address, Fr. Ryscavage said there's been a "major re-emergence of religion in public affairs" and the nation could be entering a "post-secular era," reported the Stamford Times.