Current News and Events

Metropolitan Kallistos Ware to give Figel Address at CUA

This year's WTC Ecumenism Award is given to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware of Diokleia.  Metropolitan Ware will then give the Figel Address.  The ceremony and prayer service will be held on Tuesday, February 9th at  4:30 pm in Caldwell Chapel.

STRS Faculty Tape “Living Your Faith”

On Thursday January 28th Drs. Clarahan, Capizzi, Mattison and Irwin traveled to New York to participate in four panel discussions that were taped for DVD distribution by the Knights of Malta. Chaired by Jane Hanson the discussions concerned sections of the Compendium on the Catechism of the Catholic Church about social justice, just war morality, life issues, labor and the economy. Like those which these faculty members taped  last year on different topics, these  shows will comprise volume 2 of the “Living Your Faith” DVD series for adult education purposes, e.g. shown by (arch)diocesan TV outlets and other stations.

STRS Professor gives Interview for Polish TV

Dr. Hellen Mardaga was interviewed on February 4th by Fakty, TVN24, a polish television channel.  The interview was on the Dan Brown novels and the intertwining of fact and fiction in them.

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn lecture at CUA

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna, presented a lecture at CUA on February 3 at 3:30 pm in the Pryzbyla Center, Great Room A.  The lecture was titled "Christianity - Alien Presence or Foundation of the West?"

Dean Preaches at St. Paul's College

On Saturday evening Jan. 23rd Msgr. Kevin Irwin was the guest homilist at the community Mass at St. Paul’s College in Washington, D.C.  This photo was taken after the Mass with the Paulist seminarians who attend CUA: 

 

In his homily Dean Irwin praised the work of the Paulists in their preaching and evangelizing ministry  -- capitalizing on the gospel that night from Luke 4 when Jesus began his preaching ministry to the poor and the marginalized and the example of the prophet Ezra’s knowledge of the Word of God (reading from Nehemiah). He also gave special recognition to Rev. John Lynch, CSP, former faculty member of the Canon Law Department for his masterful and insightful writings on the history or Canon., which gives the church enormous canonical wisdom.  Follow the link above to view the Dean's Homily.

STRS Professor Publishes Article in Orientalia Christiana Periodica

Fr. Mark Morozowich, Associate Dean for Seminary and Ministerial Studies and Assistant Professor of Liturgy has published an article entitled: “A Palm Sunday Procession in the Byzantine Tradition? A Study of the Jerusalem and Constantinopolitan Evidence” in the journal Orientalia Christiana Periodica 75/2 (2009): 359-383.

STRS Professor Gives Christian Unity Lecture

Msgr Paul McPartlan gave the annual Christian Unity Lecture at St Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday 22 January, 2010. The title of his presentation was: 'Seeking an Exchange of Gifts: Catholic-Orthodox and Catholic-Methodist Dialogue'.

Dissertation Defense: Sr. Shin Ja Lee

Final Examination of Shin Ja Lee for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy January 25, 2010 at 3 p.m. in Caldwell Hall Room 125.  Follow link above for more details. 

Emeritus Professor Fitzmeyer Publishes New Book

Joseph A. Fitzmyer, S.J. recently published "The Impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls" by The Paulist Press.  The book contains a succinct description of the Dead Sea Scrolls, helpful reading resource for students of the Bible and those interested in history and ancient archeology, as well as photos and illustrations that complement the presentation.

STRS Professor lectures on Bishop's Pastoral Letter on Marriage

Dr. John Grabowski lectured on Tuesday January 19, 2010 at 6pm in the Pryzbyla Center, room 327. The lecture was titled "Sex and the City of God: The Bishops' Pastoral Letter on Marriage" and was sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities.

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