Clemens Sedmak
Keough School of Global Affairs
Professor of Social Ethics; Director, Nanovic Institute for European Studies
- Social Ethics
- Catholic Social Tradition
- Issues of Poverty and Justice
- Epistemology and Ethics
- Philosophy of Religion and Religious Studies
- Catholic Church's Role in Acclimating Refugees into Italian Society
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National Catholic Reporter
Pope Leo names 3 Notre Dame-affiliated experts to advise major Vatican office
August 18, 2026
The three U.S.-linked appointments are: Clemens Sedmak, an Austrian-born professor of social ethics and director of the university's Nanovic Institute for European Studies housed in the Keough School of Global Affairs; Fr. Emmanuel Katongole, a Ugandan native and Notre Dame professor of theology and peace studies, specialized in African theology; and Kathryn Koch, president and CEO of the asset management firm Trust Company of the West who is also a Notre Dame graduate and member of the university's board of trustees.
Today's Catholic
‘There Is Resilience in the Ukrainian People’
March 12, 2025
Clemens Sedmak, a professor of social ethics at Notre Dame and the director of the Nanovic Institute for European Studies, said he was impressed by the three-day conference. “The people at this conference are people who really care about the country – a country that has been wounded and ravished by war,” Sedmak said. “It is filled with resilient and courageous faith-filled people headed toward sainthood through martyrdom and sacrifice. It is very impressive and inspiring.”
PBS
Outlook for War in Ukraine
Video
March 07, 2025
Politically Speaking: Notre Dame's Clemens Sedmak and Tetyana Shlikhar join Elizabeth Bennion to examine the war in Ukraine. They address recent developments, Russia’s motivations, and potential diplomatic solutions.
WVPE
Notre Dame experts say Ukraine needs more hope than ever as conference nears
February 27, 2025
From Thursday through Saturday next week, the Nanovic Institute will host “Revolutions of Hope: Resilience and Recovery in Ukraine.” Nanovic Director Clemens Sedmak says the conference remains relevant despite the recent developments.