Fr. William J. Ferree Chair of Social Justice
The Father William J. Ferree Chair of Social Justice works with partners on and off campus to integrate the Catholic approach to social justice into the curriculum, research, and community engagement throughout the university.
How can we promote the common good when we live in spaces that divide us? Brother Ray Fitz, S.M., the former president of the University of Dayton, civic leader, and scholar of Catholic social teaching, raises pointed questions about the common good and our cities. In light of the Marianist charism of building local communities, Brother Ray asks, how can the church, itself so divided, be a catalyst and partner in building the regional common good? Is regional solidarity possible?
How often we are tempted to keep close to the shore! Yet the Lord calls us to put out into the deep and let down our nets. - Gaudete et Exsultate, #130
Learn about those who are working boldly for social justice at local, national, and international levels.
University of Dayton associate professor of religious studies Kelly Johnson became the first holder of the Father William J. Ferree Chair of Social Justice in July 2019.
Fr. William J. Ferree Chair of Social Justice
433 St. Joseph's Hall, University of Dayton
Photo, top of page: Shared with the permission of the Marianist Province of the United States from FamilyOnline, Volume 17, Number 4.