Tag Archives: Church in the 21st Century Center

The assassination of Sister Maura

Author Eileen Markey will discuss her book, A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sister Maura, on Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. in McGuinn Auditorium. A Radial Faith follows the life of Sister Maura Clarke, one of four U.S. churchwomen murdered by a … Continue reading

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The Francis pontificate

Richard Gaillardetz, Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic Theology, will present “The Francis Pontificate: Historical Anomaly or the Beginning of a Postmodern Papacy?” on Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Heights Room of Corcoran Commons. He will talk about whether or not the first Jesuit … Continue reading

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Working for a better world

President & CEO of Catholic Relief Services Carolyn Y. Woo will present “Working for a Better World: The Story of Catholic Relief Services and Carolyn Woo,” on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. in Gasson 100. Woo joined Catholic Relief Services, … Continue reading

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On Thomas Merton

One hundred years after his birth, Thomas Merton is as relevant as ever. During his U.S. visit, Pope Francis cited the Trappist monk as one of four great Americans to emulate. School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor Colleen M. Griffith will present “Thomas … Continue reading

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Sowing the Seeds of Faith

Internationally recognized religious education expert Thomas H. Groome will present “Sowing the Seeds of Faith: It is (Almost) All in the Family” on Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Heights Room of Corcoran Commons. His presentation will reflect on why … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Catholic Sacraments

On Oct. 19, Boston College will host an event to mark the publication of Catholic Sacraments: A Rich Source of Blessings (Paulist Press), edited by School of Theology and Ministry Professor John F. Baldovin, S.J. and alumnus David Farina Turnbloom. This … Continue reading

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Our Faith, Our Stories

The fall issue of C21 Resources, produced by the Church in the 21st Century Center, focuses on the continuing power of stories to both nurture and share faith. Philosophy Professor Brian Braman, director of the Perspectives program, is the guest … Continue reading

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Event postponed

The talk by Boston College theologian Stephen J. Pope on“A Place for Everyone: Pastoral Challenges to the Family” scheduled for February 16 at 5:30 p.m in the Heights Room of Corcoran Commons has been postponed. For more information, contact the Church in the … Continue reading

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Pastoral Challenges to the Family

Boston College theologian Stephen J. Pope will present “A Place for Everyone: Pastoral Challenges to the Family” on February 16 at 5:30 p.m in the Heights Room of Corcoran Commons. Pope is the author of  The Evolution of Altruism and the … Continue reading

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Conversation with Sister Helen Prejean

A free campus event featuring advocate and prison minister Sister Helen Prejean, author of the national bestseller Dead Man Walking, will be held in Robsham Theater from 6-9 p.m on October 9 . The evening will begin with a screening of the film “Dead Man Walking” … Continue reading

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