The document announces a congress being held from August 10-14, 2011 in Avila, Spain on the identity and mission of Catholic universities. The congress will bring together Catholic universities from around the world to reflect on the role and contributions of Catholic higher education. It will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, academic papers, and a parallel festival and convention for students. Participants are invited to register and submit paper proposals by the listed deadlines. Contact information is provided for those interested in attending or participating.

1. August 10-14, 2011 Avila, Spain Identity and Mission of Catholic Universities

3. An academic forum to exchange views, contacts and experiences.

5. Spanish Universities:

6. CEU (San Pablo, Abat Oliba, Cardenal Herrera).

7. Francisco de Vitoria.

8. Navarra.

9. Católica San Antonio de Murcia.

10. Católica San Vicente Mártir de Valencia.

13. University administrators

14. Professors

15. Researchers

16. Students

18. By taking part in recreational activities at the Catholic Universities Festival, which will take place parallel to the Congress.

20. August 12-14, 2011 The Congress

21. KEYNOTE SPEECHES Friday, 12th of August, 2011 12.00 - 18.00 Registration. 18.00 Opening of the Congress. 18.30 Mass of the Holy Spirit. Saturday, 13th of August, 2011 9.00 University and the New Evangelisation. Most Rev. RinoFisichella, President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation. 10.00 Experts round table. 11.45 Break. 12.00 Concurrent sessions. 12.15 Holy Mass. 16.00 Rethink the University. Prof. D. Alejandro Llano Cifuentes. Professor of Metaphysics Universidad de Navarra. 17.00 Experts round table. 19.00 Concurrent sessions. Sunday, 14th of August, 2011 9.00 The contribution of Catholic University education to human rights. Prof. D. BuonomoVincenzo. Dean of the School of Civil Law. Pontifical Lateran University. 10.00 Experts round table. 12.00 Break. 12.15 Concurrent sessions. 13.30 Holy Mass. 16.00 About the relation between studium and imperium in the post- modernity: the specific role of the Catholic University. Prof. D. Stefano Zamagni. University of Bologna. 17.00 Experts round table. 19.00Closing. 19.30 Concurrent sessions. PROGRAM

23. Prof. Sara Gallardo González, Professor of Humanities and Theology, UniversidadCatólica de Ávila.

24. Prof. Pedro Morandé, Dean of Social Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

25. Dr. Francisco José Gómez Ortiz, Rector, Universidad Católica de Colombia, Bogota.

27. Dr. José Luis Sánchez. Vice Rector Extensión Cultural and Main Chaplain, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir.

28. Dr. Marcello Pera. Philosopher and Italian Politician.

29. Prof. Dr. Aníbal Vial Echeverría. President, EDUCAR Studies Center. PROGRAM

31. Fr. John Piderit, S.J. President of the Catholic Education Institute & Dr. Melanie Morey, Senior Director for Research & Consulting of the Catholic Education Institute, USA.

32. Prof. Natalia LópezMoratalla. Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidad de Navarra.

34. ChristophOhly. Professor of Canon Law, Universität Trier, Germany.

35. Msgr. Melchor Sánchez de Toca y Alameda. Under Secretary, Pontifical Council for Culture.

36. Msgr. Luis Fernando RodríguezVelásquez. Rector, Universidad PontificiaBolivariana de Medellín, Colombia.PROGRAM

37. A Convention and a Festival will be held parallel to the World Congress of Catholic Universities. All universities are welcomed to participate.

38. August 12-14, 2011 Catholic Universities’ Festival

39. Each group of students will have the opportunity to express itself in the festival through several art forms (singing, instrumental ensembles, theater…).

40. August 12-14, 2011 Catholic Universities’ Convention

41. The universities’ convention Will be a meeting point for participants and an instrument to deepen and strengthen relations among the participating universities.

42. August 12-14, 2011 The city: Ávila

43. WORLD HERITAGE CITY Ávila is a beautiful city located in the center of Spain, one hour from the Madrid airport, easily accessible and well served by public transport. In 1985 its walls and extramural Romanesque churches were designated a UNESCO world heritage site. The Congresses and Exhibitions Center “Lienzo Norte” will host this international event.

44. La Feria de Universidades servirá de punto de encuentro entre los asistentes y como instrumento para profundizar y consolidar las relaciones entre las universidades participantes. Cradle of Teresa of Ávila St. Teresa of Ávila and St. John of the Cross were born in this city. Ávila has a rich historical, artistic and cultural heritage, as well as spectacular medieval walls.

45. 12-14 DE AGOSTO 2011 Contact

47. Papers

48. Participation in the Catholic Universities’ Convention

49. Participation in the Catholic Universities’ Festival

50. LodgingSecretariat of the World Congress of Catholic Universities Ms. Eva Strasser Avda. de la Inmaculada, 1-A – 05005 Ávila (Spain) Tel.: +34 920 35 20 67 Fax: +34 920 25 18 55 registration@wccu.es – info@wccu.es www.wccu.es

51. August 12-14, 2011 WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO ÁVILA, SPAIN www.wccu.es