Faculty Members Speak about Pilgrimage to El Salvador

Faculty and staff members traveled to El Salvador to learn about the Jesuit Martyrs and St. Oscar Romero as part of the Jesuit Center Educational Pilgrimage.

University of Scranton faculty and staff members who went on a pilgrimage to El Salvador to learn about Jesuit Martyrs and St. Oscar Romero, spoke about their experience at a Spirituality Luncheon hosted by the University’s Jesuit Center. This year marks the 45th St. Oscar Romero’s death. Speaking at the luncheon, were, from left, Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., vice president for mission and ministry; Megan Heeder, Ph.D., assistant professor of theology and religious studies; Michael Jenkins, Ph.D, chair and professor of criminal justice, cybersecurity and sociology; John Wiercinski, faculty specialist, health administration and human resources; Jacqueline O’Duor, clinical social worker; and Brian Snee, Ph.D., associate professor of communication and media.

University of Scranton faculty and staff members who went on a pilgrimage to El Salvador to learn about Jesuit Martyrs and St. Oscar Romero, spoke about their experience at a Spirituality Luncheon hosted by the University’s Jesuit Center. This year marks the 45th St. Oscar Romero’s death. Speaking at the luncheon, were, from left, Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., vice president for mission and ministry; Megan Heeder, Ph.D., assistant professor of theology and religious studies; Michael Jenkins, Ph.D, chair and professor of criminal justice, cybersecurity and sociology; John Wiercinski, faculty specialist, health administration and human resources; Jacqueline O’Duor, clinical social worker; and Brian Snee, Ph.D., associate professor of communication and media.

The University of Scranton’s Jesuit Center held a Spirituality luncheon that featured a panel of faculty and staff who had recently participated in the Jesuit Center’s Educational Pilgrimage to El Salvador. In January, they visited Saint Romero’s memorial and learned about his impact on the people of El Salvador.

This year marks the 45^th St. Oscar Romero’s death. To honor the anniversary, the Jesuit Center has collaborated with the Library’s Special Collections to have an exhibit in the Heritage Room.