SJU Founder’s Week Honorees

In celebration of Founder's Week St. John's University is honoring John Rybolt, CM with an Honorary Degree During the Vincentian Convocation, the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Lecture—“Vincentian Social Justice”—will be delivered by Rev. John E. Rybolt, C.M. Since his ordination in 1967, Father has been studying the life of St. Vincent de Paul and the evolution of the Vincentian tradition as it has embraced the world. Moreover, he has been educating others from many walks of life in that tradition. He holds a Ph.D. from St. Louis University in Biblical Languages and Literature along with several other advanced degrees. Honorees include Presentation of the Vincentian Mission Award to Linda M. Sama, Ph.D. Professor and Associate Dean for Global Initiatives Department of Management The Peter J. Tobin College of Business St. John's University Presentation of the Caritas Medal to Sr. Joan Dawber, S.C. Executive Director LifeWay Network, Inc. Presentation of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal to Susan Gordan Ryan ’71Ed Member Ladies of Charity St. John’s University Presentation of the St. Vincent de Paul Medal to Jean Baptiste Tropnas, M.D. Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science SUNY Downstate Medical Center Conferral of the Degree of Doctor of Laws upon Rev. John E. Rybolt, C.M., Ph.D. Author of The Vincentians: A General History of the Congregation of the Mission and Vincentian Scholar in Residence De Paul University. - See more at: http://www.stjohns.edu/about/events/vincentian-convocation-and-chair-social-justice-lecture#sthash.gSLf4E8y.dpuf Vincentian Convocation Ceremony will take place Thursday, September 25, 2014