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Vision and Mission

Vision

To unite across differences to realize social transformation as a compassionate community.

Mission

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Rooted in the Lasallian Catholic heritage, the Gros Institute creates a place of welcome and belonging; informs and educates through curricular and co-curricular programs; and builds relationships to strive together for just peace. The Institute connects ecumenical, interfaith, and humanist partners to collaborate and advance action toward social justice at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« and in the broader community. 

Institute Goals

  • Foster justice and peace through: knowledge of Catholic social teaching, deepened respect across differences, commitment to inclusive community, and solidarity with those who are oppressed.

  • Build relationships and cultivate engaged pluralism with intra-faith, interfaith and intercultural partners across the Lasallian global network and in the broader community.

  • Understand and analyze the challenges of the times through intentional dialogues toward social action.

  • Leverage and grow cross-university connections to build bridges and collaborate toward justice through academic (especially through Peace & Justice Studies and its interdisciplinary partners) and co-curricular experiences.

  • Mobilize students, colleagues, and community partners to be agents for transformation and justice.

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