Presenter: Dr. Bill Cook When imagining the Last Supper, most people think of Leonardo da Vinci's interpretation. However, the depiction of the Last Supper goes as far back as the 5th and 6th centuries. In this presentation, Dr. Cook—Distinguished Teaching Professor of History at SUNY Geneseo—will look at the developments and variations of the iconography […]
Speaker: Professor Kim Daniels Faced with a public life dominated by hostility and division, U.S. Catholics can advance the common good and peacemaking efforts by looking to Pope Francis and Catholic social thought. This will be the annual Laetare Lecture. About the Speaker Kim Daniels is the director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought […]
In the Church & livestreamed A traditional Christian devotion commemorating our Savior’s death centered around the “seven last words” spoken by Jesus from the cross. FIRST WORD: “Father, Forgive Them” Ms. Megan Klingenberger SECOND WORD: “Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise” Mr. Luke Lapean, S.J. THIRD WORD: “Woman, Behold Your Son” Mr. Ashton McFadden […]
Join the Tuesday Night Book Group on a Saturday Midday Field Trip to hear a one-hour talk on St. Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897), author of the perennial bestselling memoir Story of a Soul. New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin writes, "I had never heard of St. Therese of Lisieux, which is like not knowing about the Beatles. She's a superstar saint...Mother […]
Abandonment to the will of God is the goal of the Christian life. And yet, surrendering everything over to God remains very difficult for the vast majority of us. What we need to realize is that while giving ourselves over to God's perfect will is absolutely necessary, it's a gradual, step-by-step process of growth. Join […]
Sponsored by the Parish Council The issue of women and the Catholic Church is replete with misconceptions and frustration, and yet tempered by a hope that comes through dialogue. Join us for a roundtable discussion to listen to one another’s voices so that together we arrive at a greater understanding of what is needed to […]
