Fr. Michael Simone, S.J., PhD, Pastor at Gesu Parish

02/28/25 • 48 min

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series

Over time, Fr. Michael Simone, S.J., PhD, Pastor at Gesu, has identified several "keys to understanding" that help people in a polarized society apprehend and respect differing worldviews. This week Fr. Michael shared with Rotarians attitudes towards values of hierarchy and consensus, tradition and progress, and unity and diversity that underlie many of the fiercest debates in contemporary American society.

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