New York:
“Happiness Without Religion? A Philosophical Debate”
Saturday, September 10, 3 – 5 pm
The NYU Catholic Center is hosting “Happiness Without Religion,” starring Candace Vogler, R. R. Reno, Jennifer A. Frey, and Thomas Joseph White, O.P.
Jersey City:
Christ Brings Hope Dinner
Wednesday, October 5, 6 pm Reception and 7:30 Dinner
Relevant Radio is hosting their annual awards dinner to honor Mother Agnes Mary Donovan, S.V., in memory of Fr. Benedict Joseph Groeschel, CFR+.
California:
Biola University’s “The Table Conference 2016: Love & Humility in Politics”
September 16 – 17
Biola University’s Center for Christian Thought is hosting its annual Table Conference, this year an exploration of politics beyond the election, of neighbor love and confident humility in everyday life. We bring together Christian scholars, thought leaders, and cultural influencers in order to expose the church to the big ideas that shape life as individuals in communities. Speakers include Ronald Sider, R.R. Reno, Chanequa Walker-Barnes, William Cavanaugh, and more.
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