November 17, 2006

Cardinal McCarrick to present inaugural Semler Lecture on Leadership on Nov. 21

Staff report

Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of Washington, will present the inaugural Semler Lecture on Leadership at 6 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the University Place Conference Center at Indiana University Purdue University in Indianapolis.

Cardinal McCarrick will discuss “Planting Good Trees” during the first annual lecture named for St. Pius X parishioner Jerry D. Semler of Indianapolis.

As a member of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Cardinal McCarrick has visited many nations as a human rights advocate to survey humanitarian needs, including China, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, the Philippines, South Korea, Rwanda and Eastern Europe.

He is past chair of the U.S. bishops’ Committees on Domestic Policy, International Policy, Migration, and Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.

Semler is chairman of the board of American United Mutual Insurance Holding Company and The OneAmerica Foundation.

The Semler Lecture on Leadership is coordinated by the Tobias Center at IUPUI. It honors the work and spirit of Semler, who is recognized throughout

the Indianapolis community for his civic contributions.

The lecture series was created to encourage the concept of “giving in perpetuity” in all leaders, whether they are seasoned veterans or young emerging leaders.

The speaker series will focus on the interrelated interests of philanthropic and community leadership as well as commitment to stewardship. It is intended to inspire leaders to give their time, talent and treasure, and to perpetuate the ideal of “service in action” exemplified by Semler.

(For information about available seating, call the Tobias Center at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis at 317-278-2800.) †

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