Whole People in a Broken World | Book Launch Event

Book Launch with Msgr. Jeremiah J. McCarthy

Join us in celebrating the publication of Whole People in a Broken World: The Ethics of Mercy and the Pastoral Mission of the Church (Paulist Press, 2025) by Msgr. Jeremiah J. McCarthy, PhD, Professor of Moral Theology at Oblate School of Theology.

This landmark work explores moral theology through the lens of mercy and pastoral practice, reclaiming a deep strand of the Church’s tradition: moral action flowing from a character shaped in the image and likeness of Christ. McCarthy highlights the wisdom of Popes John Paul II and Francis, offering a theology that is both faithful to the tradition and attentive to the complexities of modern life.

The evening will feature:

• A presentation and reflection from Msgr. McCarthy
• A discussion of the book’s central themes with OST faculty
• An opportunity for Q&A and book signing

Endorsements include:

“A timely and invigorating understanding of Catholic ethics… A truly great read!” — Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger

“Erudite and pastoral… never losing sight of real life.” — Lisa Sowle Cahill, Boston College

“A profound vision of mercy and mission in the Church.” — Dennis J. Billy, CSsR

Come celebrate with us as we honor Msgr. McCarthy’s lifetime of scholarship, teaching, and pastoral ministry.

📖 Learn more about the book: Paulist Press – Whole People in a Broken World

This event is free of charge, but RSVP is required to reserve your spot.

Monsignor Jeremiah J. McCarthy, PhD, is a priest of the Diocese of Tucson and Professor of Moral Theology at Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. Ordained in 1972, he has served the Church for more than five decades as a seminary professor, rector, accrediting director, and diocesan leader.

He earned degrees from St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, California (BA, MA), the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley (STL), and a PhD in Theology from the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley (1985). He taught at St. John’s Seminary from 1983–2001, serving as Academic Dean, Vice-Rector, and Rector, before becoming Director of Accrediting and Institutional Evaluation for the Association of Theological Schools (2001–2009). He later served at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, the National Catholic Educational Association, and as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia in Tucson (2014–2019).

Since 2019, Monsignor McCarthy has taught at OST, where he is known for uniting “a hard head and a soft heart” in the study of moral theology. His latest book, Whole People in a Broken World: The Ethics of Mercy and the Pastoral Mission of the Church (Paulist Press, 2025), offers a compelling vision of Catholic ethics rooted in mercy and compassion.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Whitley Event Center, 285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, United States