Dedicated to the scientific understanding of man as the “center and crown” of nature (Gaudium et Spes 12). (Mt 25:40).
In response to Pope Francis’s plea in Laudato Sí for an “ecological conversion” for the faithful, and the development of a properly human ecology, the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America seeks to promote an integrated understanding of human beings in their relationships with one another, with society, and with the natural world in the light of both reason and faith. T
02/26/2026
Join the IHE on March 18 as Dr. Amy Fahey and Dr. Raymond Hain explore the literary friendship between Catholic convert and Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset, and Pulitzer Prize-winning Willa Cather.
Register here: https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/sigrid-undset-and-willa-cather-a-literary-friendship/
02/25/2026
TOMORROW: Join the IHE on Thursday, 26 February 2026 for a webinar, “The Martyrs of the New Millennium,” featuring William Saunders, IHE Scholar and Director of the M.A. in Human Rights, and Robert Royal, Founder and President of the Faith & Reason Institute.
Register here:
https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/the-martyrs-of-the-new-millennium/
02/19/2026
On Thursday, 26 February 2026, the IHE will host a webinar titled “The Martyrs of the New Millennium” featuring William Saunders, IHE Scholar and Director of the M.A. in Human Rights, and Robert Royal, Founder and President of the Faith & Reason Institute.
Register here:
https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/the-martyrs-of-the-new-millennium/
02/12/2026
Join the IHE on Thursday, 26 February 2026 for a webinar, “The Martyrs of the New Millennium,” featuring William Saunders, IHE Scholar and Director of the M.A. in Human Rights, and Robert Royal, Founder and President of the Faith & Reason Institute.
Register here:
https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/the-martyrs-of-the-new-millennium/
02/09/2026
TOMORROW: Join the IHE on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 for our Fifth Annual Installment in the Saint Scholastica Series: “In the Workshops of Saint Joseph and Saint Josemaria Escriva: A 21st Century Catholic Philosophy, Theology, and Spirituality of Work” featuring the Most Reverend John O. Barres, STD, JCL, Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Register here: https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/in-the-workshops-of-saint-joseph-and-saint-josemaria-escriva-a-21st-century-catholic-philosophy-theology-and-spirituality-of-work/
02/03/2026
Join the IHE on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 for our Fifth Annual Installment in the Saint Scholastica Series: “In the Workshops of Saint Joseph and Saint Josemaria Escriva: A 21st Century Catholic Philosophy, Theology, and Spirituality of Work” featuring the Most Reverend John O. Barres, STD, JCL, Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Register here: https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/in-the-workshops-of-saint-joseph-and-saint-josemaria-escriva-a-21st-century-catholic-philosophy-theology-and-spirituality-of-work/
01/29/2026
TODAY: The IHE presents "Forming Families to Sing With the Angels," virtually at 2:00 PM (EST). Join in as David Clayton and Andrew Goldstein teach us how to build families and homes filled with sacred song.
Register here: https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/forming-families-to-sing-with-the-angels/
01/28/2026
TOMORROW: Join us for "Forming Families to Sing With the Angels," a virtual discussion on the importance of cultivating a house full of song with David Clayton and Andrew Goldstein.
Register here: https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/forming-families-to-sing-with-the-angels/
01/23/2026
TODAY: IHE presents "Where Does the Pro-Life Movement Go From Here?" at 6:30 PM. Join as Ross Douthat and Lila Rose, President and Co-Founder of Live Action discuss the next steps we can take in the fight to end abortion.
Registration required: https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/where-does-the-pro-life-movement-go-from-herea-conversation-with-lila-rose/
01/22/2026
TOMORROW: Join us for "Where Does the Pro-Life Movement Go From Here?", a discussion with Ross Douthat and Lila Rose, President and Co-Founder Live Action. Audience Q&A to follow.
Registration required: https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/where-does-the-pro-life-movement-go-from-herea-conversation-with-lila-rose/
01/16/2026
Join the IHE on Friday, January 23rd, as Ross Douthat and Lila Rose, President and Co-Founder of Live Action, discuss "Where Does the Pro-Life Movement Go From Here?" just hours after the March for Life concludes!
Registration required:
Where Does the Pro-Life Movement Go From Here? - IHE Ross Douthat | Lila Rose
01/15/2026
Join the IHE on January 29, as David Clayton and Andrew Goldstein explore the domestic church’s role in the evangelization of the culture and faith transmission, plus music’s broader place in family life.
Register here: https://ihe.catholic.edu/event/forming-families-to-sing-with-the-angels/
In response to Pope Francis’s plea in Laudato Sí for an “ecological conversion” for the faithful, and the development of a properly human ecology, the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America seeks to promote an integrated understanding of human beings in their relationships with one another, with society, and with the natural world in the light of both reason and faith. The institute is dedicated to rigorous multi-disciplinary academic research and public outreach at the intersection of Catholic social teaching, environmental stewardship, and economic development.
The institute sponsors and organizes research, analyzes public policy, works closely with lawmakers, policymakers and Church leaders, trains and promotes its own cadre of students and young researchers, and offers symposia, conferences, debates, and lectures for academia and the public square.
The Catholic Church brings a distinct perspective to the discussion of environmental and economic questions. This contribution calls us to care for creation and for "the least of these." (Mt 25:40). Inspired by biblical revelation and natural law, the “Catholic way” is ultimately rooted in a profound sense of human ecology that understands nature as a creation and that does not divorce the well-being of creation from that of human beings.