Supporter Spotlight: Charlie and Joan Callanan

Editor’s note: Charlie and Joan Callanan are longtime supporters of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC. In the post below, Charlie discusses why they support IACS and its mission to further Catholic thought. To learn how you can support IACS, visit dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/impact-of-support

Many years ago, Joan and I were recruited by Jim Heft to participate in the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC. We enjoyed his thoughtful and incisive wit, and his devotion to scholarship. We’re blessed to now have the leadership of President Dr. Richard Wood and Executive Director Becky Cerling, Ph.D., who are continuing and maintaining the important scholarship supported by IACS.