June 25, 2015
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on the legality of same-sex marriage by the end of the month. The following professors are available to discuss the topic of same-sex marriage and the ruling. For assistance in reaching sources, contact Katie Lee or Mary McCarthy Hines in the Office of Public Affairs at [email protected] or 202-319-5600.
- Joseph Capizzi , associate professor of moral theology, can comment on topics of Catholic social teaching, how it relates to marriage and the family, and the intersection of ethics and legal/political issues. Contact Capizzi at [email protected] or 202-319-6511.
- John Grabowski , associate professor and director of moral theology/ethics, is a member of the Pontifical Council for the Family and a theological advisor to the United States bishops' Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family, and Youth. He can comment on topics of marriage and family and Catholic moral theology. Contact Grabowski at [email protected] or 202-319-6509.
- William C. Mattison III , interim dean of theology and religious studies and associate professor of moral theology, is an expert on topics of marriage and family, sexuality, and Catholic moral theology. Contact Mattison at [email protected] or 202-319-5684.
- Melissa Moschella , assistant professor of philosophy, studies bioethics and the moral and political status of the family. She is available to comment on topics of marriage and sexual ethics. Contact Moschella at [email protected] .
- Chad Pecknold , associate professor of theology, is an expert on Church, State, and society. He has been quoted in The New York Times on Catholic responses to changes in marriage law. Contact Pecknold at [email protected] or 202-319-6899. Follow him on Twitter @ccpecknold.
- Rev. Paul Sullins , research professor in sociology, can comment on the topic of same-sex parenting. His research (which states that children of same-sex couples have more emotional problems than those of biological male/female parents) has been featured in a half dozen briefs on same-sex marriage. Contact Father Sullins at [email protected] .
To search for other CUA faculty who serve as experts for the media, visit the online Experts Guide or contact the Office of Public Affairs for more assistance at [email protected] or 202-319-5600.
