New York
Gay and Catholic
Thursday, November 6
New York, NY: First Things is hosting Eve Tushnet, a lesbian and celibate Catholic, for a lecture and book signing.
The Artist After God: A History with a Lesson
Saturday, November 8
New York, NY: The Thomistic Institute is hosting Ryan N. S. Topping of St. Thomas More College for the next installment in “The Art of the Beautiful” lecture series. It will be followed by a reception and sung Compline.
Francis, Rebuild my Church: The Franciscan Tradition of Sacred Architecture
Thursday, November 13
New York, NY: The Notre Dame Club of New York will host Duncan G. Stroik, professor of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame, for a lecture on the Franciscan Order, their strict vow of poverty, and their rich tradition of building beautiful churches.
Therapy of the Soul: Living the Virtues in a Culture of Addiction
Saturday, November 15
New York, NY: The Thomistic Institute is delighted to announce that Fr. Wojciech Giertych, O.P. (the Papal Theologian, Vatican City), Dr. Craig Steven Titus (University of Fribourg, Switzerland), and Dr. Paul Vitz (The Institute for the Psychological Sciences, Virginia) will be participating in this conference examining the problem of addiction from a Catholic and Christian perspective.
Elsewhere
Is Life Going Anywhere?: Creation-biology, Randomness, and Purpose
5–7 November
Wenham, MA: The 2014 Herrmann Lectures on Faith and Science with Dr. Denis Alexander will be held at Gordon College.
Love and Fidelity Network Conference
7–8 November
Princeton, NJ: Featuring nationally-recognized speakers, such as Dr. Michael Pakaluk, Dr. Robert George, and Kay Hymowitz, student leaders from college campuses across the country are convening in New Jersey for an intensive two days of learning how to lead efforts to promote family, marriage, and sexual integrity on college campuses.
Christian Witness in America
Monday, 17 November
Dallas, TX: First Things and The Covenant School’s Project Standfast invite you to attend a lecture presented by editor R. R. Reno, who will discuss the new challenges Christians face in America and how best to meet them.
Lux in tenebris: Advent Encounters with Art
9–13 December
Orleans, MA: An Artist’s retreat set in the season of Advent, offering an opportunity to explore Art and the Incarnation with Msgr. Timothy Verdon, Director of the Office of Sacred Art, Florence, Italy and Dr. Filippo Rossi, Master Artist, also of Florence. Hosted by the Mount Tabor Centre for Art and Spirituality and held in the monastic context of the ecumenical Community of Jesus, the retreat will include lectures and slide presentations covering the topics of Art & Life, Art & Faith, Art & Prayer and Art & Communion. The retreat will also include quiet times for reflection, Vespers, meals, and accommodations provided at Paraclete Retreat House.
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