• STRS Presents Rev. E. Daley, S.J. 2013 Johannes Quasten Award

  

  On Thursday, May 1, STRS presented Rev. Brian E. Daley, S.J. of Notre Dame the 2013 Johannes Quasten Award. Following the presentation Rev. Daley delivered a lecture entitled, "Logos as Reason and Logos Incarnate: Philosophy, Theology, and the Voices of Tradition in the Early Church." A light reception followed.

• April

  Fr. John Ford Publishes Article in Newman Studies Journal
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  Fr. Ford recently published an article entitled, "John Henry Newman: Conversion as Inference,” in Newman Studies Journal 10/1 (Spring 2013): 41-55.

• Nathan P. LaMontagne Defense

  Final Examination of Nathan P. LaMontagne for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00a.m., Caldwell Room 125

• Msgr Stephen Rossetti Addresses Priests of the Archdiocese of New York

  

  On Tuesday April 23rd, Msgr Stephen J. Rossetti addressed over 400 priests, their auxiliary bishops and Cardinal Dolan on priesthood today. He spoke about striving for wholeness and holiness as well as gratitude and joy in the Christian life.

• Andrew Staron Defense

  Final Examination of Andrew Staron for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 4:30 p.m., Caldwell Room 125

• Rev. Phillip A. Florio Oral Presentation

  Oral Presentation of D.Min Treatise Rev. Philip A. Florio, S.J. for the degree of Doctor of Ministry Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., Happel Room 100

• Kelly Marie Wilson Defense

  Final Examination of Kelly Marie Wilson for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 2:00p.m., Caldwell Room 125

• Jufang Tseng Defense

  Final Examination of Jufang Tseng for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 2:15 p.m., Caldwell Room 125

• Christopher K. Gross Defense

  Final Examination of Christopher K. Gross for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Monday, April 22, 2013 1:00p.m., Caldwell Room 125

• Annette M. Pelletier Defense

  Final Examination of Annette M. Pelletier, IHM for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Friday, April 19, 2013 10:00 a.m. in Caldwell Room 125

• Fr Nicholas Lombardo, OP, Gives Lecture at Washington College

  

  On Monday, April 15, Fr Nicholas Lombardo gave a lecture at Washington College in Chesterton, Maryland. He spoke on “How to Be Bored: Some Thoughts from Literature, Philosophy, and Theology.”

• Msgr McPartlan Speaking on Vatican II at Franciscan University

  

  On Saturday, 13 April, Msgr Paul McPartlan gave a talk entitled "The Light of Christ: Lumen Gentium and the Program of Vatican II" at a symposium on "Vatican II and the Year of Faith" held at Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio. The symposium ended with a roundtable discussion with the three presenters: Dr John Crosby of Franciscan University, Fr Joseph T. Lienhard, SJ, of Fordham University, and Msgr McPartlan.

• Rev. Thomas Ochieng Otanga Defense

  Final Examination of Rev. Thomas Ochieng Otanga for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 p.m. in Caldwell Room 125

• Brendan Lupton Defense

  Final Examination of Brendan Lupton for the degree of Sacred Theology Doctorate on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 9:30am in Caldwell Room 125

• Max T. Engel Defense

  Final Examination of Max T. Engel for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy on April 15, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. in Caldwell Hall Room 125

• Rev. Richard De Lillio Publishes Article in Homiletic and Pastoral Review

  

  Fr. De Lillio, clinical assistant professor of homiletics with STRS recently published the article “Helping to Heal the Pain in the Pew: The Preachers Role” in the Homiletic and Pastoral Review. The article addresses healing the hurt from the sex abuse scandal.

• Dr. John Grabowski Lectures on Marriage to CUA’s Chastity Outreach Group

  

  On Tuesday April 9th, Dr. Grabowski gave a presentation to Live Out Love (CUA's Chastity Outreach group) on "The Catholic Vision of Marriage: Beyond Soundbites and Superficiality." The presentation drew attention to the theologically and anthropologically dense nature of the Catholic theology of marriage as simultaneously biblical, anthropological, and liturgical, using the teaching of the Second Vatican Council and Blessed Pope John Paul II as examples.

• Msgr. Stephen Rossetti receives John Paul II Seminary Leadership Award from NCEA

  

  On Monday April 1st in Houston at the President's dinner of the National Catholic Education Association Msgr Stephen J. Rossetti received the John Paul II Seminary Leadership Award. "The award is presented annually by the Seminary Department of the National Catholic Educational Association in recognition of distinguished service to the Roman Catholic seminaries in the United States and Canada....In choosing to present this award to a North American church leader, the department seeks to affirm the qualities of creativity, leadership, and service of individuals who contribute to the development of effective priestly formation programs in the U.S. and Canada." Msgr Rossetti was cited specifically for his research and writings on priestly formation and his over twenty years of service in the formation and care of seminarians and priests.

• March

  Msgr Stephen Rossetti gave Lenten Days of Reflection to Priests
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  Msgr Rossetti gave Lenten days of reflection to the priests of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on March 11 and 12 and again to priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on March 26th. Msgr Rossetti focused his comments on our priestly call to holiness. He also spoke about the joy and gratitude that are part of our Christian faith.

• Rev. Dr. Regis Armstrong, O.F.M. and Dr. Joshua Benson Deliver Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi

  In honor of the inauguration of Pope Francis, Rev. Dr. Regis Armstrong, O.F.M. and Dr. Joshua Benson delivered a lecture entitled, "What's In a Name? St. Francis of Assisi: History, Significance and Resources, Thursday, March 21, 5 p.m., Rm. 321, Pryzbyla Center.

• Dispatches from the Conclave

  

  Monsignor Kevin Irwin shares insights on the papacy and the upcoming conclave while teaching in Rome this semester.

• Dr. John Ford Delivers Marianite Lecture at Holy Cross College, Louisiana

  

  On Monday, March 4, Dr. Ford delivered the "Marianite Lecture" on "Basil Anthony Moreau and John Henry Newman: Christian Educators for Today," at Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, Louisiana

• Dr. William Dinges Delivers Series of Lectures in Washington, DC on Religion in American Life

  On February 18th and 26th , Dr. William Dinges delivered a series of lectures in Washington, D.C., on “Religion in American Life” and the “Separation of Church and State” to visiting delegations from Libya and Kazakhstan. The presentations were part of the International Visitors Program on Leadership and on Interfaith Dialogue sponsored by the US State Department.

• Dissertation Defense: Robert M. Simkins

  Final Examination of Robert M. Simkins for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:00 p.m., Caldwell Room 125

• Dissertation Defense: Adam D. Rasmussen

  Final Examination of Adam D. Rasmussen for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Monday, March 11, 2013 9:30 a.m., Caldwell Room 125

• Dr. David Lantigua Lectures On Freedom of Religion at the University of Notre Dame

  Dr. David Lantigua delivered a lecture at the University of Notre Dame on March 5 entitled “Early Modern Catholicism, Natural Rights, and the Freedom of Religion.” This lecture was a part of an interdisciplinary workshop on religious freedom. It was presented with Matthew Gaetano, an Assistant Professor of History at Hillsdale College.

• Monsignor Paul McPartlan Speaking In London

  

  On 6 March, Monsignor Paul McPartlan gave a talk in London to clergy of the diocese of Westminster on Dei Verbum, Vatican II's dogmatic constitution on divine revelation, as part of a series of talks to mark the Year of Faith and the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council.

• Dr. John Grabowski Presented at Diocese of Richmond NFP Symposium

  

  On Sunday, March 3, Dr. Grabowski delivered two presentations at the Diocese of Richmond's NFP Symposium in Richmond, VA. The first was a keynote address entitled: "The Moral Difference between Contraception and NFP: Towards a Deeper Understanding of the Church's Vision." The presentation gave an overview of the challenges posed to the Church's teaching by social, medical, and theological developments of the 20th century and the ways in Catholic teaching has sought to respond to them. The second was a workshop entitled "Integrating NFP into the Stages of Marriage Preparation: Remote, Proximate, Immediate, and Ongoing." This presentation examined the current status of NFP education in programs of marriage preparation across the U.S. and ways in which this education might be made more comprehensive and effective.

February

• Dispatches from the Conclave

  

  Monsignor Kevin Irwin shares insights on the papacy and the upcoming conclave while teaching in Rome this semester.

• Fr. John T. Ford Publishes Article On Infallibility in Theological Studies

  Fr. Ford published, “Infallibility—Terminology, Textual Analysis and Theological Interpretation: A Response to Mark Powell,” Theological Studies 74 (March 2013): 119-128.

• Dissertation Defense: Ignazio Bellafiore

  Final Examination of Rev. Ignazio Bellafiore for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Friday, February 22, 2013 10:30 a.m., Caldwell Room 125

• Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti Gives Lenten Day of Recollection for Green Bay Priests

  

  Msgr Stephen J. Rossetti gave the first Lenten Day of Recollection for the priests of the Diocese of Green Bay on Friday, February 15. Forty-five priests and three bishops attended. Msgr. Rossetti spoke about a spirituality of diocesan priesthood and ended the day with reflections on Eucharistic gratitude and Christian joy. The Diocese plans to continue having these Lenten reflection days for its priests every year. During a break in the workshop, Msgr. Rossetti gave an interview for the diocesan newspaper and after the workshop was over, he gave a 30 minute live radio interview for the Catholic station-- Relevant Radio.

• Dr. Pecknold Publishes Essays in Two Festschrifts

  

  Dr. Chad Pecknold has recently published essays on the discipline of theology in honor of two distinguished theologians, Ralph Del Colle and David Ford.  In honor of the late Ralph Del Colle, Pecknold contributed an essay, "The Humble Greatness of Theology," to Michel Rene Barnes (Ed.) A Man of the Church 

  In honor of David Ford's 65th birthday, Pecknold contributed an essay, "Ecclesial Theology in the University," to Rachel Muers et al (Eds.) The Vocation of Theology Today

   

• Professor Michael Root Lectures on Vatican II

  

  Professor Root gave a lecture at Loyola University Maryland on “Vatican II on Ecumensim: Reform, Rupture, or What?” on Feb. 7, 2013. This was the first in a series of lectures on Vatican II sponsored by Loyola University’s Catholic Studies program.

• Dissertation Defense: James Kruggel

  Final Examination of Rev. I. Michael Bellafiore for the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology on Friday, February 22, 2013 10:30 a.m., Caldwell Room 125

• Dr. Wilhelmus G.B.M. Valkenberg Publishes Article

  

  Dr. Valkenberg recently published, “Fethullah Gülen and Peace as Horizon of Tolerance and Dialogue,” in: Preventing Violence and Achieving World Peace: The Contributions of the Gülen Movement, edited by Ori Z. Soltes and Margaret A. Johnson (Washington College Studies in Religion, Politics, and Culture, vol. 4), New York: Peter Lang, 2013, pp. 41-53.

• Fr. Christopher Begg Publishes Article in Book

  

  Fr. Begg recently published an article entitled, “Josephus’ and Pseudo-Philo’s Rewritings of the Book of Joshua,” in The Book of Joshua (ed. E. Noort; BETL 250; Leuver/Paris/Walpole, MA, 2012)

• Dr. Miller Lectures at National Museum of Language

  

  On February 3rd, Dr. Robert Miller presented a lecture as part of the Amelia C. Murdoch 2013 Speaker Series at the National Museum of Language in College Park, MD. His presentation, " Oral Literature and Performance in Ancient Israel," explored the nature of orality and literacy in ancient Israel, the nature of its oral literature, and the ways in which this literature would have been performed and received.

January

• New Database of Latin and English Texts Dedicated to the Writings of Francis and Clare of Assisi is Now Available

  The database of Latin and English texts dedicated to the writings of Francis and Clare of Assisi, the Digital Francis and Clare of Assisi: Early Documents is now available. Dr. Benson was one of the principle editors, directors and encoders of the database. Fr. Regis Armstrong was one of the principal translators of the print volumes upon which the series is based. The database is a groundbreaking new way to view, search, and teach with these important texts. The database can be visited by clicking the link above.

• Dr. Joshua Benson Publishes Article

  

  Dr. Benson has published "Bonaventure's Inaugural Sermon at Paris: Omnium Artifex Docuit Me Sapientia. Introduction and Text," in Collectanea Franciscana 82/3-4 (2012), 517-562. The publication is the latest in a series of publications that Dr. Benson has authored regarding Bonaventure's inaugural sermon at Paris. This publication provides the first edition ever made of the sermon itself.

• Dr. David Bosworth Publishes “Weeping in the Psalms”

  

  Dr. Bosworth has published “Weeping in the Psalms” in Vetus Testamentum 62 (2013) 36-46. The article correlates modern scientific study of weeping with its use in the Psalter. Research on weeping indicates that crying is a behavior motivated by the need for relationship and care-giving and that tears generate powerful reactions in people that witness them. In the Psalms, speakers draw on the powerful non-verbal eloquence of weeping by mentioning their tears in the contexts of their prayers in order to motivate God to help. This article describes how the motif of weeping functions in the Psalms and analyzes its distribution in the Psalter.

• Implications of the New Evangelization Today Video

  Cardinal Wuerl's Lecture, "Implications of the New Evangelization Today" was recorded on video and is freely available to those who would like to view this talk. Please click the link above for access.

• Dr. Robert Miller Named to Affiliated Faculty in South Africa

  

  Dr. Miller has been appointed a Research Associate of the Department of Old Testament Studies of the University of Pretoria. The University was founded in 1908 and its Old Testament program is one of the most respected in Africa. Click the link above for more information about the Department.

• CUA faculty and Alums at Annual Liturgy Meeting

  A group of current and former faculty and alumni of CUA gathered in Albuquerque, NM, during the annual meeting of the North American Academy of Liturgy, January 3-6, 2013. Current faculty present included Dean Mark Morozowich, liturgy area director Dominic Serra, and faculty Margaret Mary Kelleher, Margaret Schreiber, Michael Witczak, and Lecturer Katharine Harmon. Former faculty in attendance included Gerard Austin. Alums present included Nick Denysenko, Gabriel Pivarnik, Richard McCarron, James Donohue, Donald LaSalle, Robert (Roc) O’Connor, Heidi Miller, James Sabak, Stephen Wilbricht, Catherine Vincie, Mark Wedig, and Judith Kubicki.

• Fr. Witczak delivers VP address at national liturgy meeting

  

  Associate Professor Michael G. Witczak delivered the Vice Presidential Address at the annual meeting of the North American Academy of Liturgy, meeting in Albuquerque, NM, January 3-6, 2013. The address was entitled: “The Liturgical Movement: A Personal Examen.” Witczak explored the concept of the “liturgical movement” as a historical pattern of understanding and then offered brief profiles of the key influences on his development as a student of the liturgy. The talk concluded with his contention that liturgy is fundamentally a theological discipline. Witczak took up the office of president of the Academy at the end of the meeting and will preside at the meeting in Orlando, FL, Jan. 2-5, 2014.

• Dr. Matt Tapie Presents Paper at the Society of Christian Ethics Annual Meeting

  

  On January 4th, Dr. Matt Tapie presented a paper entitled, “Thomas Aquinas as Resource for the New Black Theology,” at the 2013 annual meeting of the Society of Christian Ethics in Chicago.

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