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November 2004
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Student Panel: "Dude, Where's My Faith?" A Church in the 21st Century Student Panel
Lyons Basement
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Lecture: "Dostoevsky, Camus, and the Problem of Suffering," with James Wood, literary critic for The London Review of Books and The New Republic
Devlin Hall 008
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Adventure of Faith Series: "What Dare we Hope For? The Resurrection of the Body and Life Everlasting," with Rev.Kenneth Himes
7:30 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Directed to undergraduates but others are welcome
October 2004
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Adventure of Faith Series: "Why the Church?," with Rev.Michael Himes
7:30 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Directed to undergraduates but others are welcome
Monday, October 18, 2004
Lecture: "How Rome Views the American Church," with John L. Allen, Rome correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter
Gasson Hall 100
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century Center
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
September 2004
Friday, September 17, 2004
Lecture: "Handing on the Faith," with Archbishop Sean O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston
St. John The Evangelist Parish, Wellesley Hills, MA
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century Center
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
July 2004
Saturday, July 10, 2004
Lecture and Discussion: "Beyond Spirituality 101: Discipleship and the Second Half of Life," with Rev. Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I., author of The Holy Longing.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Robsham Theater
Sponsor: Institute for Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information and Registration: 617-552-0740 or click here to register via e-mail
Registration Required. Continental breakfast will be served before the lecture at no cost. Lunch may be purchased for $10- please pre-order when registering.
June 2004
Friday, June 4, 2004
Reunion Super Seminar: "The Church in the 21st Century," with Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Devlin 008
Sponsor: Boston College Alumni Association
Information: 1-800-669-8430
This event is part of Boston College's reunion weekend and is open to reunion attendees only
May 2004
Thursday, May 6, 2004
Lecture: "The Church in Transition: Opportunities in Europe and in America," with Hermann J. Pottmeyer, Bochum University, Germany 7:00 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: Lonergan Workshop; Fred Lawrence, Director
Information: 617-552-0784
Streaming Video
April 2004
Saturday, April 24, 2004 (Dallas, TX)
Discussion: "Dialogue with Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., President of Boston College"
6:30 p.m., Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, AAA Building, 12345 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX
Sponsor: Boston College Alumni Association, Dallas Chapter
Information: 1-800-669-8430
Registration Required
Alumni Association Contact: Jack Moynihan or Lori Pio
Friday, April 23, 2004 (Scottsdale, AZ)
Discussion: "Dialogue with Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., President of Boston College"
6:00 p.m., Gainey Ranch Golf Club, Ballroom C, 7600 Gainey Rach Club Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
Sponsor: Boston College Alumni Association - Arizona Chapter
Information: 1-800-669-8430
Registration required
Alumni Association Contact: Jack Moynihan or Tory Watchko
Friday, April 16, and Saturday, April 17, 2004
Conference: "Envisioning the Church Women Want," participants and locations TBA
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Presentation: "A Different Church in the Twenty-first Century; the Asian and Latino/a Presence in the Church Today," with Rev. Peter Phan, Georgetown University; and Prof. Roberto Goizueta
7:30 p.m., Devlin 008
Sponsors: The Church in the 21st Century and the Globalization and Inequality Series
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
Saturday, April 3, 2004
Workshop: "Leadership Issues in The Church Today: Educating for Collaboration and Group Decision Making in a Redefined Church, " with Br. Loughlan Sofield and Sr. Carroll Juliano, both of Fr. Judge Missionary Cenacle
9:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m., Fulton 230
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
A $30 fee will be charged
Saturday, April 3, 2004
Symposium: "What Does it Mean to be a Catholic Law School?", with Dean Mark Sargent, Villanova University School of Law, Prof. Daniel Libenson, St. Thomas School of Law, Prof. Elizabeth Schiltz, University of St. Thomas School of Law, Prof. Kevin Quinn, S.J., Gergetown University Law Center, Prof. Randy Lee, Widener University School of Law, and Prof. Jerry Organ, University of St. Thomas School of Law
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., East Wing Room 120, Boston College Law School
Sponsor: St. Thomas More Society
R.S.V.P to galalis@bc.edu
Regsitration is free. Breakfast, lunch and reception included.
Thursday, April 1, 2004
Lecture: "The Maturation of The Faithful and its Potential Impact on an Evolving Church," with Br. Loughlan Sofield and Sr. Carroll Juliano, both of Fr. Judge Missionary Cenacle
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Gasson 305
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
Registration Required
Thursday, April 1, 2004
Lecture: "The Evolving Theology of How the Church Mediates Divine Forgiveness: From Cyprian and Augustine, Peter Lombard and Aquinas, to Our Own Day," with J. Patout Burns, Vanderbilt University
7:00 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: Lonergan Workshop; Fred Lawrence, Director
Information: 617-552-0784
March 2004
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Lecture: “Catholicism and American Freedom”, with Prof. John McGreevy, University of Notre Dame
7:30 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Lecture: "AIDS and the Church of South Africa," with Bishop Kevin Dowling, Bishop of Rustenburg, South Africa
7:30 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: Gasson Chair
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
Monday, March 29, 2004
Discussion: "The Many Faces of Silence in The Church," with Jean Remillard
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, IREPM Common Room, 31 Lawrence Ave.
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
Pizza will be provided
This discussion will also take place on Thursday, March 25, at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Discussion: "The Many Faces of Silence in The Church," with Jean Remillard
10:00 am - 12:00 pm, IREPM Common Room, 31 Lawrence Ave.
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
This discussion will also take place on Monday, March 29,at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Seminar: Part Two: "Parish Staffs: Can We All Just Get Along?," with Dan Stypa and Elizabeth Husmer
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., McGuinn 5th Floor Lounge
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
This event is part 2 of a two-part seminar, "Exploring Parish Systems." Part one takes place on Tuesday, March 16th. There will be a $30 fee charged per session, or $50 for both sessions. Registration is required.
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Adventure of Faith Series: "The Holy Spirit", with Rev. William Neenan, S.J.
7:30 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Directed to undergraduates but others are welcome
Monday, March 22, 2004
Lectures and Panel Discussion: "A Seminar on Celibacy", featuring "Celibacy: Decisive Moments in its History," with Rev. John O'Malley, S.J., Weston Jesuit School of Theology; "Celibacy: Perspectives from the Monastic Tradition," with Columba Stewart, O.S.B., St. John's Abbey, MN; and "Celibacy: Under the Sign of the Cross," with Margaret A. Farley, R.S.M., Yale Divinity School; followed by a panel discussion
4 p.m., Higgins 310
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
Monday, March 22, 2004
Lecture: "The New Anti-Catholicism: The Last Acceptable Prejudice," with Dr. Philip Jenkins, Pennsylvania State University
7:30 p.m., Devlin 008
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
Saturday, March 20, 2004
Workshop: "Women Changing The Face of Christianity," with Prof. Colleen Griffith
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Fulton 230
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
A $30 fee will be charged
Thursday, March 18, 2004
Symposium: "The Future of Catholic Schools: Survival and Models for Transformation," with Dean Joseph O'Keefe, S.J.; Glen Anne McPhee, O.P., US Conference of Catholic Bishops; William Davis, O.S.F.S, US Conference of Catholic Bishops; Dale McDonald, P.B.V.M., National Catholic Educational Association; James Miller, Catholic Schools Foundation; and Prof. Janice Jackson
7:00 p.m.-10 p.m., Gasson 100
Sponsor: Lynch School of Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/ or 617-552-4200
Streaming Video
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Seminar: Part One: "Moving Toward Collaborative Leadership in Today's Parish", with Dan Stypa and Elizabeth Husmer
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., McGuinn 5th Floor Lounge
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
This event is part 1 of a two-part seminar, "Exploring Parish Systems." Part two takes place on Tuesday, March 23rd. There will be a $30 fee charged per session, or $50 for both sessions. Registration is required.
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Lecture: "The Rights of Priests," with Rev. James F. Keenan, S.J.
4:30 p.m., Gasson 100
Sponsor: Gasson Chair
Information: 617-552-3880
Streaming Video
Tuesday, March 16, 2004 (Chicago, IL)
Discussion: "Dialogue with Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., President of Boston College"
Mass: 6:00 p.m., Holy Family Church, Chicago
Reception and Discussion: 7:00 p.m., St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago
Sponsor: Boston College Alumni Association - Chicago Chapter
Information: 1-800-669-8430
Registration Required, Reception tickets are $20
Alumni Association Contact: Jack Moynihan
Monday, March 15, 2004
Panel Discussion: "Now That We Know, What Do We Do?: Reflections on the Bishops' National Review Board Study of Clergy Sexual Abuse," with Associate Academic Vice President Patricia DeLeeuw (Parish Council Vice Chair), BC Social Work Dean Alberto Godenzi, BC Theology Department Chairperson Rev. Kenneth Himes, O.F.M., and Fr. Paul E. Ritt, Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, North Chelmsford. Moderated by BC Lynch School of Education Professor Mary Walsh.
7:30 p.m., Gasson 100
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Thursday, March 4, 2004 (Naples, FL)
Discussion: "Dialogue with Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., President of Boston College"
7:00 p.m., The Naples Elks Lodge
Sponsor: Boston College Alumni Association - Naples Chapter
Information: 1-800-669-8430
Registration Required
Alumni Association Contact: Jack Moynihan or Lori Pio
February 2004
Saturday, February 28, 2004 (Atlanta, GA)
Discussion: "Dialogue with Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., President of Boston College"
7:00 p.m., Sheraton Buckhead Hotel, Atlanta
Sponsor: Boston College Alumni Association - Atlanta Chapter
Information: 1-800-669-8430
Alumni Association contact: Jack Moynihan or Tory Watchko
Thursday, February 26, 2004
"Can Secular Culture be Evangelized?," with Rev. Edward T. Oakes, S.J., University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary
7:00 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: Lonergan Workshop; Fred Lawrence, Director
Information: 617-552-0784
Streaming Video
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Adventure of Faith Series: "Love that Transforms: How the Resurrection Challenges Us," with Prof. Kerry Cronin
7:30 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Directed to undergraduates but others are welcome
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Lecture: "Restorative Justice as A Model of Healing A Wounded Church Community," with Rev. Dr. Rodney L. Petersen, Boston Theological Institute
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Gasson 305
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
Registration Required
Monday, February 23, 2004
Discussion: "Sexuality and Marriage", with Prof. Cristina L. Traina, Northwestern University; and Prof. Christopher Kaczor, Loyola Marymount University
4:30 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
Saturday, February 21, 2004
Workshop: "The Future of Religious Life in the Catholic Church," with Sr. Mary Johnson, S.N.D.
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Fulton 230
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
A $30 fee will be charged
Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14
Conference: "Toward an Ecclesial Professional Ethic"
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
Streaming Video
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Discussion: "Maintaining A Spirituality For Ministry," with Jean Remillard
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., IREPM Common Room, 31 Lawrence Ave.
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
This discussion will also take place on Monday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 7, 2004
Workshop: "Addiction and Ministry: A Comprehensive Introduction," with Prof. John McDargh; and Nancy Costikyan, Harvard University
9:30 am - 2:00 p.m., Fulton 230
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
A $30 fee will be charged
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
Lowell Humanities Lecture Series Annual Candlemas Lecture: "Pilgrims in Spite of Ourselves: American Catholics in the New Century"
with Paul Elie, author of "The Life You Save May Be Your Own: An American Pilgrimage"
7:30 p.m., Gasson 100
Sponsor: The Lowell Humanities Series
Information: http://www.bc.edu/lowell or 617-552-0470
Monday, February 2, 2004
Discussion: "Maintaining A Spirituality For Ministry," with Jean Remillard
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., IREPM Common Room, 31 Lawrence Ave.
Sponsor: Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Continuing Education
Information: http://www.bc.edu/irepm or 617-552-8057
Pizza will be provided
This discussion will also take place on Thursday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, February 2, 2004
Lecture: "Matins or Vespers? Catholic Poetry in a Secular Time," with Prof. Paul Mariani
7:30 p.m., McGuinn 121
Sponsor: The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617-552-0470
January 2004
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Lecture: "Participation of the Laity in Decision-Making: Past and Present," with Rev. Frank Sullivan, S.J.
7:00 p.m., Higgins 300
Sponsor: The Lonergan Workshop; Fred Lawrence, Director
Information: 617-552-0784
Thursday, January 8, 2004 (Los Angeles, CA)
Discussion: "Dialogue with Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., President of Boston College,"
6:00 p.m., Loyola Marymount University, Roski Dining Room, University Hall, Ground Level
Sponsor: Boston College Alumni Association-Los Angeles Chapter
Information: 1-800-669-8430
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Conference: "Clergy Sexual Abuse: Models of Assessment and Treatment," with Terence M. Keane, Ph.D., Boston University School of Medicine; Kenneth Pargament, Ph.D., Bowling Green University; Barbara Thorp, LICSW, Archdiocese of Boston, Most. Rev. Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M., Cap., Archbishop of Boston; and others
9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., McGuinn Hall
Sponsor: The Graduate School of Social Work and The Church in the 21st Century
Information: 617- 552-4020
This conference is directed to social workers, psychologists, nurses, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals who are service providers for victim/suriviors, plus legal and medical professionals who work with victims/survivors and who wish to learn about mental health issues. The conference is limited to 200 attendees and registration is required.
Fee: $7