Dates: June 30, 2026 -
Time: 7:00 PM -
Location: St. Ladislas Parish - Cullen Hall, Westlake
Standard Rate: $5.00
Minimum Rate: $0.00

The Church’s Social and Economic Life, Political Community and Fostering of Peace

Lectures

Explore how the Church speaks to today’s challenges through one of the documents of Vatican II that speaks about human dignity, family life, society, and peace—and discover your role in bringing Christ into the modern world.

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We are honored to welcome Fr. Mark Latcovich, Ph.D. as the presenter for our Gaudium et Spes series. Fr. Latcovich is a former faculty member and Rector of St. Mary Seminary and Borromeo Seminary, where he served the Church in priestly formation and theological education.  He currently serves as pastor at St. Ladislas parish and is the Dean for Suburban West Deanery.

With over 30 years of teaching experience, Fr. Latcovich has spent more than two decades specializing in the documents of Vatican II, helping others understand their enduring significance in the life of the Church. His depth of knowledge and passion for these teachings bring clarity and relevance to one of the most important moments in modern Church history.

For this series, Fr. Latcovich has chosen Gaudium et Spes (The Church in the Modern World)—the longest of the Vatican II documents—because of its profound importance and striking relevance in today’s world. Through his guidance, participants will gain a deeper appreciation of how this document continues to speak to the dignity of the human person, the challenges of modern society, and the Church’s mission in our time.

Schedule & Topics:

Night 1 – June 16 | 7:00–8:30 PM
Introduction to the Church in the Modern World (Paragraphs 1–45)
Discover the Church’s vision of human dignity, community, and the concerns facing our world today.

Night 2 – June 23 | 7:00–8:30 PM
The Church’s Role in the World (Paragraphs 46–62)
Explore the Church’s teachings on marriage, family, and culture—and why they matter now more than ever.

Night 3 – June 30 | 7:00–8:30 PM
The Church’s Social and Economic Life, Political Community and Fostering of Peace (Paragraphs 63–93)
Dive into Catholic teaching on social and economic life, politics, communication, and the call to build peace.

Location:

Cullen Hall
St. Ladislas Parish 2345 Bassett Rd. Westlake , Ohio 44145