New York:
The Orthodox Christian Studies Center of Fordham University: “Tradition, Secularization, Fundamentalism: Orthodox/Catholic Encounters”
June 23-25, 6:30 pm
This Patterson Triennial Conference will examine how different groups of Christians are responding to the perceived threat of secularization. Housing in the dorms is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Elsewhere:
The Catholic Education Foundation: “The Role of the Priest in Today’s Catholic School” (Philadelphia)
July 19 to July 21
This intensive three-day seminar, taking place at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, is primarily for clergy who are pastors, parochial vicars, or those directly involved in the elementary or secondary school apostolate, as well as seminarians. Click here for more information.
The Center for Scriptural Exegesis, Philosophy, and Doctrine at Mundelein Seminary: “The Fathers of the Church Today” (Mundelein, Illinois)
October 19, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
This will be an all-day conference with 15 speaker-slots. Prizes will be offered for first through third place papers. Email proposals to Matthew Levering at [email protected] and include a note as to whether you are an MA or a PhD student.
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