Dr. Christie Klimas, DePaul University environmental scientist, focuses on the Amazon rainforest to illustrate how our individual and collective actions impact our global economy and ecology, and how this can be informed by Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, Laudato Sí. Presented March 30, 2021. Hosted by the UP Garaventa Center.

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Laudato Sí and a Global Family presented by Christie Klimas, PhD

Dr. Matthew Eggemeier, associate professor of Religious Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, offers an analysis of neoliberalism, how it intersects with a number of social crises (racism, environmental destruction, democracy), and why it stands in tension with Catholic social teaching. Sponsored by the UP Garaventa Center, 3/23/21.

A Catholic Look at the Crises of Neoliberal Economics presented by Matthew Eggemeier

Dr. Karen Eifler, co-director of the Garaventa Center, highlights elements of Schitt’s Creek – the series that swept the comedy category in the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards – and proposes what we can learn from this Canadian sitcom to deepen our understanding of Catholic faith. March 2, 2021. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and the Beckman Humor Project.

"Why Theology Needs Schitt's Creek" presented by Dr. Karen Eifler

Married Portland area poets Jerry Harp and Mary Szybist take turns reading from their work and illuminating the power and powerlessness of poetry to confront life's most searing moments, 2/11/21.

An Evening with Poets Jerry Harp and Mary Szybist

We are a great band of pilgrims journeying together toward the Kingdom of God.

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

Behold 3 illuminations by Donald Jackson from The Saint John's Bible

Visions of Solomon's Temple & The New Jerusalem

A visual contemplation of Donald Jackson's illumination from The Saint John's Bible

Woman & Dragon With Cosmic Battle Detail

What We Can Learn About 'Cancel Culture' From the Index of Forbidden Books (Really): Dr. Una Cadegan

Theologian Dr. Jessica Coblentz explores the tensions between notions of sanctity and depression, and offers strategies for navigating those. Hosted by the Garaventa Center, 10/20/20.

Mother Teresa: A Case Study in Christian Mental Health Stigma

With the saints, in Christ, we are members of a great family.

Solemnity of All Saints

Dr. Gintaras Duda of Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska gives the annual Zahm lecture (via Zoom webinar) speaking on "From the Big Bang to The Saint John's Bible: The Role of Astonishment in A Scientist's Journey to Integrate Faith and Reason"

2020 Zahm Lecture

MIT Professor of History Jeffrey Ravel focuses on "The Case of the French Revolution of 1789 and French Catholicism" as he explores the role of religion in watershed historical events and its relevance in global politics today, 2/18/20. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center.

"The Relation Between Revolution and Religion," presented by Jeffrey Ravel

UP Senior Theology student Andrew Plasker explores Marie Kondo's methodology for "tidying up" and how her attitudes toward cleaning can enrich spiritual practices and help us look at our faiths in new ways, 2-11-20.  Co-sponsored by the Beckman Humor Project and the Garaventa Center.

"Why Theology Needs Marie Kondo" presented by Andrew Plasker

Set before you are fire and water – life and death – stretch forth your hand to whichever you choose.

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

"O gates lift up your heads; grow higher ancient doors. Let him enter, the king of Glory."

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