May 22, 2012

December

  • Dr. Joshua Benson Publishes Essay in Book

    Dr. Benson published "Matthew of Aquasparta's Sermons on Theology," in Franciscans and Preaching, edited by Timothy J. Johnson and published by Brill in 2012. This volume is the first concerted study of Franciscans and preaching in English, and Dr. Benson's essay is the first on these sermons of Aquasparta, a Franciscan theologian, Minister General and eventually Cardinal who died around 1302.

  • Fr. Christopher Begg Publishes Article in Book

    Fr. Begg recently published an article entitled, "Josephus' and Pseudo-Philo's Rewritings of the Book of Joshua," in The Book of Joshua (ed. E. Noort; BETL 250; Leuver/Paris/Walpole, MA, 2012) 555-588.

  • Msgr. Stephen Rossetti Gives Talk to PCNY Leaders and Carthusian Monks

    On Wednesday Dec 12th Msgr. Rossetti spoke to the representatives of the Priest Councils in New York State on the implications of the John Jay Study for priestly screening, formation and ongoing formation. Using his research and the findings of the JJ Study, he stressed the need for stronger screening of candidates for the priesthood, especially in the area of psychosexual maturity, plus the need for healthy human formation of seminarians and priests. Later that week, on Dec 14th, he gave a lecture to the Carthusian monks at the Charterhouse of the Transfiguration in Vermont. He has been delivering two talks per year to this eremetic community on human formation and Carthusian spirituality. This talk was entitled: "Dealing with Emotions in a Monastic Cell."

  • Dr. David Lantigua Publishes Article in Church Life: A Journal for the New Evangelization

    Dr. Lantigua, a moral theology professor recently published an article entitled, "The 'New' Evangelization in the Americas: On the Catholic Origins of Human Rights," in the Fall 2012 volume of Church Life: A Journal for the New Evangelization

  • Moral Theology Professor Dr. David Lantigua Responds in Washington Post to Newtown, Conn. Tragedy

    On December 14, Dr. Lantigua was interviewed by the Washington Post regarding the Newtown, Connecticut Tragedy. Dr. Lantigua responded by stating that "silence is the right response in such a moment."

  • Dissertation Defense: David Delio

    Final Examination of David. P. Delio for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125.

  • Msgr. McPartlan In Rome For ITC Plenary

    Msgr Paul McPartlan was in Rome for this year's plenary meeting of the International Theological Commission (ITC) from 3-7 December 2012. The meeting continued work on the themes of Christian monotheism and Catholic social doctrine, respectively, and also on the theme of the sensus fidei/sensus fidelium. The most recent document of the ITC, entitled Theology Today: Perspectives, Principles and Criteria, was published earlier this year. Pope Benedict XVI referred to all of these projects in his about at an audience given to the ITC on Friday, 7 December. Click here to read his address

  • Dissertation Defense: Stuart Squires

    Final Examination of Stuart Squires for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125.

November

    • Paz Alexander Martinez Dissertation Defense

      Final Examination of Fr. Paz Alexander Martinez for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125.

    • Dr. Jones Serves on Panel at American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting

      Charles B. Jones served as the discussant on the panel, "Buddhist Canons in Context: Compilation, Devotion, and Transformation" at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Chicago on November 20, 2012.

    • Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai of China Delivers Lecture

      Archbishop Savio delivered a lecture entitled, "The Word Made in China From a Missionary Perspective of Blessed Gabriele M. Allegra (1907-1976)," in Caldwell Auditorium, Monday, Nov. 12.

    • Gösta Hallonsten of Lund University and Former STRS Professor Delivers Lecture

      Professor Hallonsten delivered a lecture entitled, "The Unknown Ratzinger: Bonaventure, Revelation and the Opening of Vatican II" in the Vincent Walter room, Curley Hall, November 13.

    • Msgr. Irwin Attends Bishops' Meeting

      On Sunday Nov. 11th Msgr. Kevin Irwin participated in the day long meeting of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops' Committee on Divine Worship held at the Inner Harbor Marriott Hotel in Baltimore, Md. In his capacity as a consultor to the Committee he has been asked to assist the bishops on the Committee to draft a statement commemorating the upcoming fiftieth anniversary of the promulgation of Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Liturgy Constitution of the Second Vatican Council.

    • Msgr. Irwin Addresses Scholars on Climate Change

      From Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 8 -10, CUA co-hosted an invitation only scholars conference of Catholic theologians on climate change. On Friday Nov. 9th Msgr. Kevin W. Irwin delivered a paper entitled "God's Icon: Creation, Sacramentality and the Liturgy."

    • Dissertation Defense: Rev. Seth Nater Arwo-Doqu

      Final Examination of Rev. Seth Nater Arwo-Doqu for the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125.

    • Dissertation Defense: Susan White Baumert

      Final Examination of Susan White Baumert for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125.

    • Claire Henning D.Min. Oral Presentation

      Project Evaluation of Claire Henning for the degree of Doctor of Ministry on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Caldwell Hall, Happel Room.

    • Dr. Matt Tapie Presents Paper at the Washington D.C. Spinoza Society

      On November 11th, Dr. Tapie presented a paper entitled, "Thomas Aquinas's Method of Inquiry as a Resource for Overcoming Obstacles to Jewish-Christian Dialogue," at the Washington D.C. Spinoza Society.

    • Dissertation Defense: Jason Weaver

      Final Examination of Jason Weaver for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125.

  • Dr. Pecknold Lectures on Religious Liberty at the University of Notre Dame On November 6th, Dr. Chad Pecknold gave the concluding address at an international conference "The Seeds of the Church:  Telling the Story of Today's Christian Martyrs," sponsored by the Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame.  His lecture, "The End of Martyrdom: Religious Liberty in Liberal Orders," concluded three days of proceedings intended to raise consciousness inside and outside the Church about the widespread persecution of Christians around the world.

  • Dr. Nelson Minnich Presides at Sessions On the Americas at International Conference

    On October 4th, Dr. Minnich presided at the sessions on the Americas at the Convegno Internazionale 'Il Concilio Ecumenico Vaticano II alla luce degli archivi dei Padri conciliari' (Città del Vaticano, 3-5 ottobre 2012)

  • Dr. Nelson Minnich Presents Paper at the Historical Institute of the Italian Middle Ages in Rome

    On September 27th, Dr. Minnich presented a paper, "Egidio Antonini da Viterbo and the Reform of Religious Orders at the Fifth Lateran Council (1512-17)," at the Convegno internazionale di studi sulla figura di Egidio da Viterbo, agostiniano, umanista, religioso intellettuale e riformatore, uomo di governo e cardinale at l'Istituto Storico Italiano per il Medioevo, Rome.

  • Dissertation Defense: Brent Kruger

    Final Examination of Brent Kruger for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 2:10 p.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125.

  • D.Min. Oral Presentation: Kevin Bagley

    Project Evaluation of Kevin Bagley for the degree of Doctor of Ministry on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Caldwell Hall, Happel Room.

  • D.Min. Oral Presentation: Ardella Edwards

    Project Evaluation of Ardella Edwards for the degree of Doctor of Ministry on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125.

  • CUA Professors at Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue Meeting

    Msgr Paul McPartlan and Fr John Galvin participated in a meeting of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation at St Paul's College, Washington DC, on 25-27 October 2012.

  • Dr. Robert Miller presents at Dei Verbum Conference

    On October 26th, Dr. Robert Miller was one of the invited speakers at the conference, "Dei Verbum at 50: Toward a Clarification of the Inspiration of Scripture" sponsored by the University of Dayton's Center for Scriptural Exegesis, Philosophy, and Doctrine. Dr. Miller presented a paper, "On the Inspiration of Myth."

  • Dr Chad Pecknold Speaks at Villanova University Conference

    On October 26th, Dr Pecknold lectured on Augustine's use of the word "saeculum" in the City of God at Villanova University's 37th annual "Patristic, Medieval and Renaissance Conference."

  • Msgr Paul McPartlan Presents the ITC Document and Led a Discussion of TRS Faculty Members

    On 23 October, Msgr Paul McPartlan gave a presentation of the latest document from the International Theological Commission to the faculty of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at CUA, and led a discussion of the text afterwards. Msgr McPartlan was president of the sub-commission of the ITC that produced the document, entitled, Theology Today: Perspectives, Principles and Criteria. Already available in eight languages on the Vatican website, the document will be published in November 2012 by the Catholic University of America Press.

  • Dr. Christopher Ruddy Speaks At Annual Priests’ Convocation

    On October 22nd, Dr. Christopher Ruddy gave two talks in Hunt Valley, Maryland to the annual priests' convocation of the Harrisburg Diocese: "Vatican II: An Overview and Assessment" and "Vatican II and the Year of Faith."

October

Msgr Stephen J. Rossetti presents on clergy happiness at Fairfield University and for the Diocese of Greensburg.

Msgr. Rossetti presented the findings of his latest research on priestly happiness at Fairfield University to faculty, students and local clergy on October 9 and again to the priests of the Diocese of Greensburg, PA on October 16.  His research findings discovered that, despite their heavy workloads, priests report an exceptionally high level of satisfaction with their lives and ministries.  Contributing to their satisfaction are strong connections with the laity and other priests, and a strong spiritual life.

Dr. Chad Pecknold Named Associate Editor

Dr. Pecknold has recently been named Associate Editor of the English edition of the International Theological Journal, Nova et Vetera.  The journal is a peer-reviewed quarterly and provides an international forum for theological and philosophical studies from a Thomistic perspective ( www.nvjournal.net ).

Dissertation Defense: Mark Byron Giszczak

Final Examination of Mark Byron Giszczak for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Monday, October 22, 2012 2:00 p.m., Caldwell Room 125

Dissertation Defense: Jamie Aislinn Banister 

Final Examination of Jamie Aislinn Banister for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125

Dr. Robert Miller Speaks at Interreligious Consultation

Dr. Miller co-led a joint Scripture study session on "Covenant" for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - National Council of Synagogues Interreligious Consultation, held in Baltimore, October 15-16.  Dr. Miller presented "Covenant in Catholic Perspective," alongside Rabbi David Sandmel, who presented the Jewish perspective.

Dissertation Defense: Kyle T. Arcement

Final Examination of Kyle T. Arcement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125

Dissertation Defense: Andrew Kim

Final Examination of Andrew Kim for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125

Dr. Joshua Benson Speaks at Franciscan Transitus Service

Dr. Benson gave an address for the annual Transitus service at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, October 3 at 7:00 pm.  The Transitus service commemorated the night Saint Francis of Assisi died, whose feast is October 4.

Dr. Christopher Ruddy Serves as Guest on NPR's "The Diane Rehm Show"

Dr. Ruddy discussed the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council in Rome in October, 1962. Audio and a transcript can be found at: http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-10-04/fiftieth-anniversary-vatican-ii

Dr. Susan Wessel Published in Oxford Handbook of Late Antiquity

Dr. Wessel has published, "Theological Argumentation: The Case of Forgery," in ed. S. F. Johnson, The Oxford Handbook of Late Antiquity (Oxford University Press: New York and Oxford, 2012), 916-34.

Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti Gives "Allegations and Audits" Webinar for USCCB

In conjunction with the USCCB's Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People, Msgr. Rossetti designed and led a combination live presentation and webinar for the USCCB child protection office on Monday Oct 1st.  The event was the first in an annual workshop to provide training to Catholic dioceses around the United States in child protection.  The workshop was attended by bishops and diocesan personnel in over 100 locations around the U.S. who are responsible for implementing the USCCB's Charter for the Protection of Child and Young People .  Some of the other speakers included Al Notzon the chairman of the National Review Board, Bishops Cupich and Conlon, and Teresa Kettelkamp.

September

Cardinal William Levada, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Kicks Off Vatican II Symposium

Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal William Levada provided the first keynote address at the Vatican II Symposium, Reform and Renewal: Vatican II After Fifty Years, September 26 at the university's Edward J. Pryzbyla Center.  Click here to access Cardinal Levada's keynote address.

STRS Dean Very Rev. Mark Morozowich Celebrates Annual Dean's Vespers at Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family

Fr. Mark Morozowich presided at the annual Dean's Vespers on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family. Students in the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music directed by Dr. Leo Nestor provided excellent musical accompaniment. Vespers were followed by a reception in the Shrine's auditorium.

Msgr. Michael Clay Keynotes for Annual Conference in Archdiocese of Agaña, Guam

Msgr. Clay was the keynote speaker for a conference held in the Archdiocese of Agaña on September 14-15 to begin the Year of Faith.  Approximately 1000 clergy and laity gathered to hear him address the topic of evangelization.  He also offered workshops on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and preaching.

Dr. Robert Miller Delivers Lecture at West Chester University

Dr. Miller presented, "Minimalism and Maximalism in Biblical Archaeology" at West Chester University of Pennsylvania on Monday, September 10, 2012, outlining the origins of the minimalist movement in biblical scholarship and reconsidering the question of the historicity of the United Monarchy of David and Solomon from an archaeological perspective.

August

Msgr. Kevin Irwin Receives National Award

At their annual convention in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the National Association for Pastoral Musicians gave their highest award to Msgr. Kevin Irwin, former Dean of STRS. Entitled the "Jubilate Deo" award, it is given annually to a person for " tireless advocacy of liturgical renewal, rigorous scholarship in service of the church and dedicated leadership in pastoral ministry." The award was presented at the convention breakfast on July 26 th at which several other awards were given including the giving of five scholarships to CUA graduate students in music. CUA trustee Cardinal Daniel Di Nardo delivered the invocation at the breakfast and participated in the giving  of this award to Msgr. Irwin.

Fr. Raymond Studzinski Conducts Study Days for Monastic Community of St. Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana

Raymond Studzinski, OSB, STRS associate professor, conducted study days on Intergenerational Living for the monastic community of St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana on September 7th and 8th.  He spoke on "The Practice of Intergenerational Hospitality."

Group of TRS Students Participate in Theology Symposium in Maynooth, Ireland

During the week of June 6-9, 2012, a group of six students from TRS travelled to St. Patrick's College in Maynooth, Ireland to participate in the Theology Symposium of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. The Symposium was dedicated to the ecclesiology of communion after Vatican II. All six students delivered papers at the Emerging Scholars sessions of the Symposium:

-Matthew Halbach "Incarnational Catechesis and the Work of the New Evangelization"-Sr. Chau Nguyen, OP "Mariological Dimensions of an Ecclesiology of Communion: Reading Lumen Gentium Anew"-Fr. Thabang Nkadimeng, OMI "The Sacramental Ecclesiology of Communion with Insights from Antonio Acerbi's Due Ecclesiologie"  -Ed Trendowski "The Bishop as Servant to Communion: Vatican II Revisited"-Anastacia Wooden "The Eucharistic Ecclesiology of Nicholas Afanasiev and Catholic Ecclesiology: History of Interaction and Future Perspectives"

All presentations were enthusiastically received. The presentations demonstrated the breadth and depth of ecclesiological thought at TRS. The delivered papers will be published in the proceedings of the Symposium. They are also available at http://www.iec2012.ie/index.jsp?p=108&n=4866&a=2421 .

Msgr. Michael Clay Leads Diocese of Tuscon Conference on Parish Evangelization

Msgr. Clay led a two-day conference on parish evangelization for the Diocese of Tucson August 24-25. During the conference, participants learned about various dimensions of evangelization, obstacles to evangelization and strategies for helping parish communities become evangelized and evangelizers.

Dissertation Defense: Rev. Joseph G. Elamparayil

Final Examination of Rev. Joseph G. Elamparayil for the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in Caldwell Hall, room 125

Dr. Joshua Benson Leads Week-Long Workshop for Capuchin Franciscans

From August 20-24, Dr. Benson will provide a series of talks to Capuchin Franciscans in Boston entitled:  "The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition: The Challenge of the Sources."  The workshop is part of the Capuchin's on-going program in formation.

Dr. Robert Miller Participates in Jewish-Christian Dialogue in Germany

This last August 5-12, TRS associate professor Robert Miller participated in the 44th International Jewish-Christian Bible Week in Osnabrück, Germany. Each year, invited Jewish and Christian biblical scholars from Germany, England, Holland, Israel, and the US have come together to study biblical texts against a background of the two traditions. Sponsored by the Diocese of Osnabrück, the Begegnung Christen und Juden Niedersachsen, and the Begegnung von Christen und Juden Bayern, and hosted by the Franciscan Haus Ohrbeck, this year's week was devoted to Psalms 73-89.

Msgr. Clay Gives Address to Hispanic Catechists and Parish Leaders from Diocese of Raleigh

Msgr. Michael Clay spoke to approximately 300 Hispanic catechists and parish leaders from the Diocese of Raleigh at their XIV Encuentro on August 4, 2012. This year's theme was "The New Evangelization and Its Challenges" and his keynote address was part of a conference preparing them for the upcoming Year of Faith and acquainting them with some of the issues to be discussed in October at the XIII Ordinary General Assembly on the New Evangelization in Rome.

Msgr. Clay Leads Archdiocese of Dubuque Conference on the RCIA

Msgr. Michael Clay led a two-day conference on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for the Archdiocese of Dubuque July 27-28. During the conference, participants explored the role of scripture throughout the formation process and how the Liturgy of the Word, according to the rite, is the initial and normative locus of formation of catechumens and candidates seeking reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church.

Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti Presents Results of His New Book

On July 18th in Boston, Msgr. Rossetti presented the results of his latest book, "Why Priests are Happy," to approximately 60 priests and religious at an annual convention hosted by International Consulting Centers for Religious and Clergy (ICCRC).  The focus of the convention was on the human and spiritual formation and care of priests and religious.  Msgr. Rossetti focused his remarks on the positive findings of his research, on the mental health of clergy and the critical importance of a strong spiritual life for a priest's happiness and mental health.

Rev. Frank J. Matera Presented With Festschrift

At the recent meeting of the Catholic Biblical Association at the University of Notre Dame, Professor Frank J. Matera was presented with a Festschrift on the occasion of his 70th birthday and his retirement from the Catholic University of America.The Festschrift is entitled Unity and Diversity in the Gospels and Paul: Essays in Honor of Frank J. Matera. It was edited by former CUA students Christopher W. Skinner and Kelly R. Iverson and is published by the Society of Biblical Literarture

It contains an introduction by Frank T. Gignac and articles by Kelly R. Iverson, Francis J. Moloney, Jack Dean Kingsbury, John R. Donahue, Paul J. Achtemeier, William S. Kurz, John P. Meier, Matt Whitlock, Michael Gorman, A. Andrew Das, Luke Timothy Johnson, Sherri Brown, Raymond F. Collins, and Christopher W. Skinner.

Professor Christopher Begg Presents Papers in Amsterdam and Belgium

Professor Begg attended the Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense in Leuven, Belgium, July 26-28 and delivered a paper "Micah and his Mother according to Pseudo-Philo."

He also attended the International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature in Amsterdam July 23-25 and delivered a paper, "The Burning Bush Episode according to Philo and Josephus."

Dr. Joshua Benson Responds to Paper at the 2012 Boston College Colloquy in Historical Theology

From August 2-4, Boston College hosts the Colloquy in Historical Theology.  Dr. Benson will respond to a paper by Fr. Christopher Cullen of Fordham University, entitled "Bonaventure on the Natural Desire to See God:  Innate Appetite or Elicited Desire."

July

CUA President John Garvey Appoints Fr. Mark Morozowich Dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies

Effective July 1, 2012, Very Rev. Mark Morozowich, was appointed Dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies.

Msgr. Kevin Irwin Receives National Award

At their annual convention in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the National Association for Pastoral Musicians gave their highest award to Msgr. Kevin Irwin, former Dean of STRS. Entitled the "Jubilate Deo" award, it is given annually to a person for " tireless advocacy of liturgical renewal, rigorous scholarship in service of the church and dedicated leadership in pastoral ministry." The award was presented at the convention breakfast on July 26 th at which several other awards were given including the giving of five scholarships to CUA graduate students in music. CUA trustee Cardinal Daniel Di Nardo delivered the invocation at the breakfast and participated in the giving  of this award to Msgr. Irwin.

Msgr. Kevin Irwin Addresses National Convention

On July 25 Msgr. Irwin delivered a plenary address at the annual convention of the National Association for Pastoral Musicians held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His topic was "Church Discipleship In and Through the Liturgy."

Msgr. Kevin Irwin Addresses Sulpician International Symposium

From July 9th to 18th representatives from the four continents where the Sulpician Fathers serve in initial and ongoing programs for priestly formation are meeting in Montreal to discuss formation in the 21st century.  On Monday morning July 9th Msgr. Irwin delivered a paper on "The Theology of Ordained Priesthood in the Light of Vatican II and Postconciliar Documents."  The presentation was followed by questions and answers, discussion of the paper in small groups, reporting back to the whole group.  Msgr. Irwin responded and gave final remarks.  Fr. David Thayer of the Theological College faculty is attending as is the former vice rector Fr. Daniel Moore.

Dr. Charles B. Jones Participates in the 2012 Woodenfish Project in China

Dr. Jones participated in the 2012 Woodenfish Project, a program that gathers together scholars and students of Chinese Buddhism for a tour of significant Buddhist sites in China. (This program is named for the "wooden fish," a fish-shaped wooden board which hangs in Chinese Buddhist temples and is struck as a signal for meals, devotions, and other gatherings.) The program, involving 33 participants, lasted from June 25th to July 9th, 2012.

Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti Celebrates Mass at Auburn Correctional Facility

Msgr. Rossetti was invited to Auburn Correctional Facility to celebrate Mass with the inmates.Several of the inmates had read Msgr. Rossetti's regular contributions to the daily "Living Faith" publication and wanted to meet him and hear him speak.He was honored to be asked and presided over the liturgy and preached to a group of about 65 inmates on July 7th at this maximum security prison in upstate New York.

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