G.R.A.C.E.
Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education (G.R.A.C.E.) is an international research-based partnership offering academics, practitioners, and partners interested in a new, integrated, and revitalized approach to Catholic education the opportunity to collaborate in the analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing Catholic schools.听
G.R.A.C.E. 2026 Colloquium to be hosted at Boston College
Boston College will host the 2026 third international G.R.A.C.E. Colloquium from Sunday, 28 June to Tuesday, 30 June 2026. See the "Global Colloquium" section below for more details, including a link to register, submit a proposal, and learn about lodging options. We hope to see you in Boston!
Between international colloquia, we are hosting a G.R.A.C.E. virtual lecture series. Join us for one of these engaging webinars this year. Save the date and time in your calendar and click on the Zoom link below to join!
The overarching goal of the G.R.A.C.E. lecture series is to share scholarship and increase dialogue with international colleagues committed to Catholic education. Recordings from previous G.R.A.C.E. virtual lectures can be found at the bottom of the page.
听-- Santiago Rinc贸n-Gallardo
September 17th, 12pm (EST)
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The recent publication of Gallardo鈥檚 Leading Change: Heart, Head, Hands will be reviewed where he will explore the crossroads we face in education: domination and control, focusing on systems built on compliance, efficiency, and standardization that reinforce hierarchies of power; and solidarity and care, a vision of education that nurtures creativity, agency, and human connection.
听--听Fr. Crist贸bal Madero Cabib, S.J.
November 19th, 12pm (EST)
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From Alberto Hurtado University, Santiago, Chile, Father Crist贸bal's research interests center on personal identity, teacher meaning and beliefs, education in emergence, teacher attraction and retention, and evolution and behavior of the Catholic school subsystem in Latin America.
Fr. Cristobal has written several scholarly articles in renowned international journals. His most recent work, The Meanings That Keep Us Going in a Challenging Profession, published in the Jesuit Education Quarterly, brings the South American, Chilean perspective to teacher meaning, belief, and professionalism.
听-- William Sultmann
February 18th, 6:30am (EST)
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was developed as a body of evaluative surveys, assessing the impact of formation for mission activities for Catholic school staff. The metaphor, Wellsprings, brings together the experience of ministry with the sacred mission of the school within the life of the Church in harmony with the Gospel. Three core instruments: Mission Practice (Pre); Mission Learning; and Mission Practice (Post) constitute the generic formation measures in support of advancing mission in ways that integrate faith with personal, relational, professional and school community practices. Applied within a digital platform the instruments facilitate personal formation planning, identification of group trends, and support of formators to respond to individual and contextual factors.
听-- Drs. Wendy Angst & Christine Trinter
April 15th, 12pm (EST)
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Saint Bakhita's Vocational Training Center in Uganda is not just a school; it's a testament to the transformative power of education. Founded to support girls returning home after abduction by the LRA, Saint Bakhita's, named after the patron saint of survivors of modern slavery, offers a unique path to empowerment. In partnership with the University of Notre Dame, Saint Bakhita's has pioneered the innovative Innovation Scholars program, a holistic approach equipping young women with skills in tailoring, agriculture, and catering, along with knowledge in agroforestry, computers, and finance. This webinar will share the story of how over 150 students have graduated, and how this university-school partnership, led by Dr. Wendy Angst and supported by Dr. Christine Trinter, has directly impacted students on entrepreneurial ventures that are driving real economic impact in their community. Wendy Angst, Teaching Professor and Director of the Powerful Mans Initiative & Impact Consulting Minor in Management & Organization, and Christine Trinter, Full Professor, Institute for Educational Initiatives, University of Notre Dame, present Empowering Futures: Education and Innovation at Saint Bakhita's.
The G.R.A.C.E. Global Colloquium
We are proud to announce that Boston College will host the 2026 third international G.R.A.C.E. Colloquium.
Hosted from听Sunday, 28 June to Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on the campus of Boston College, the G.R.A.C.E. Colloquium theme is:听 "Cultivating Hearts & Minds: Formative Education in Catholic Schools."
The Roche Center for Catholic Education at Boston College has created a with all information for the G.R.A.C.E. Colloquium.听
The Call for Proposals is now open! See the for more information, including submission guidelines and a link to submit your proposal. Proposals are due on December 1, 2025.听
Registration for the G.R.A.C.E. 2026 Colloquium is open, as well! See the 听to register. You can also explore accommodations options under the with information about local hotel and Boston College dorm accomodations.听
Previous G.R.A.C.E. colloquia took place in June 2025 at St. Mary's University, England and in January 2024 at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Australia. Thank you to these G.R.A.C.E. global partners for hosting the G.R.A.C.E. global colloquium!
- Boston College, United States
- Australian Catholic University, Australia
- Edith Cowan University, Austalia
- The University of Notre Dame in Australia
- Mary Immaculate College, Ireland
- The St. Andrew's Foundation at the University of Glasgow, Scotland
- St. Mary's University (Twickenham), England
