Dr. Derry Connolly
Bio
Derry Connolly is the Founding President of John Paul the Great Catholic University (JPCatholic), where he has led the university since its founding in 2003 with a vision to integrate faith, creativity, and innovation.
With a background in both industry and academia—including leadership at the University of California, San Diego, and 15 years in research and development with IBM and Kodak—he brings a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, culture, and mission. He holds eight U.S. patents and has authored numerous technical publications.
Passionate about forming the next generation, Derry teaches and mentors students in entrepreneurship, global cultures, and the relationship between science, technology, and society.
He and his wife, Lidy, are the parents of five children and a growing number of grandchildren.
CANA Talk -
Derry will explore the theme of happiness through the book of Sirach—one of the great wisdom texts of the Old Testament, written over 2,200 years ago.
Rich with practical insight, it offers timeless guidance for living a joyful, purposeful, and virtuous life in today’s world.
