Dispatches from the Conclave

Monsignor Kevin Irwin shares insights on the papacy and the upcoming conclave while teaching in Rome this semester.
Fr. John T. Ford Publishes Article On Infallibility in Theological Studies

Fr. Ford published, "Infallibility-Terminology, Textual Analysis and Theological Interpretation: A Response to Mark Powell," Theological Studies 74 (March 2013): 119-128.
Dissertation Defense: Ignazio Bellafiore

Final Examination of Rev. Ignazio Bellafiore for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Friday, February 22, 2013 10:30 a.m., Caldwell Room 125
Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti Gives Lenten Day of Recollection for Green Bay Priests

Msgr Stephen J. Rossetti gave the first Lenten Day of Recollection for the priests of the Diocese of Green Bay on Friday, February 15. Forty-five priests and three bishops attended. Msgr. Rossetti spoke about a spirituality of diocesan priesthood and ended the day with reflections on Eucharistic gratitude and Christian joy. The Diocese plans to continue having these Lenten reflection days for its priests every year. During a break in the workshop, Msgr. Rossetti gave an interview for the diocesan newspaper and after the workshop was over, he gave a 30 minute live radio interview for the Catholic station-- Relevant Radio.
Dr. Pecknold Publishes Essays in Two Festschrifts

Dr. Chad Pecknold has recently published essays on the discipline of theology in honor of two distinguished theologians, Ralph Del Colle and David Ford. In honor of the late Ralph Del Colle, Pecknold contributed an essay, "The Humble Greatness of Theology," to Michel Rene Barnes (Ed.) A Man of the Church

In honor of David Ford's 65th birthday, Pecknold contributed an essay, "Ecclesial Theology in the University," to Rachel Muers et al (Eds.) The Vocation of Theology Today
Professor Michael Root Lectures on Vatican II

Professor Root gave a lecture at Loyola University Maryland on "Vatican II on Ecumensim: Reform, Rupture, or What?" on Feb. 7, 2013. This was the first in a series of lectures on Vatican II sponsored by Loyola University's Catholic Studies program.
Dissertation Defense: James Kruggel

Final Examination of Rev. I. Michael Bellafiore for the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology on Friday, February 22, 2013 10:30 a.m., Caldwell Room 125
Dr. Wilhelmus G.B.M. Valkenberg Publishes Article

Dr. Valkenberg recently published, "Fethullah Gülen and Peace as Horizon of Tolerance and Dialogue," in: Preventing Violence and Achieving World Peace: The Contributions of the Gülen Movement, edited by Ori Z. Soltes and Margaret A. Johnson (Washington College Studies in Religion, Politics, and Culture, vol. 4), New York: Peter Lang, 2013, pp. 41-53.
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)
Dr. Miller Lectures at National Museum of Language

On February 3rd, Dr. Robert Miller presented a lecture as part of the Amelia C. Murdoch 2013 Speaker Series at the National Museum of Language in College Park, MD. His presentation, " Oral Literature and Performance in Ancient Israel," explored the nature of orality and literacy in ancient Israel, the nature of its oral literature, and the ways in which this literature would have been performed and received.

January

New Database of Latin and English Texts Dedicated to the Writings of Francis and Clare of Assisi is Now Available

The database of Latin and English texts dedicated to the writings of Francis and Clare of Assisi, the Digital Francis and Clare of Assisi: Early Documents is now available. Dr. Benson was one of the principle editors, directors and encoders of the database. Fr. Regis Armstrong was one of the principal translators of the print volumes upon which the series is based. The database is a groundbreaking new way to view, search, and teach with these important texts. The database can be visited by clicking the link above.
Dr. Joshua Benson Publishes Article

Dr. Benson has published "Bonaventure's Inaugural Sermon at Paris: Omnium Artifex Docuit Me Sapientia. Introduction and Text," in Collectanea Franciscana 82/3-4 (2012), 517-562. The publication is the latest in a series of publications that Dr. Benson has authored regarding Bonaventure's inaugural sermon at Paris. This publication provides the first edition ever made of the sermon itself.
Dr. David Bosworth Publishes “Weeping in the Psalms”

Dr. Bosworth has published "Weeping in the Psalms" in Vetus Testamentum 62 (2013) 36-46. The article correlates modern scientific study of weeping with its use in the Psalter. Research on weeping indicates that crying is a behavior motivated by the need for relationship and care-giving and that tears generate powerful reactions in people that witness them. In the Psalms, speakers draw on the powerful non-verbal eloquence of weeping by mentioning their tears in the contexts of their prayers in order to motivate God to help. This article describes how the motif of weeping functions in the Psalms and analyzes its distribution in the Psalter.
Implications of the New Evangelization Today Video

Cardinal Wuerl's Lecture, "Implications of the New Evangelization Today" was recorded on video and is freely available to those who would like to view this talk. Please click the link above for access.
Dr. Robert Miller Named to Affiliated Faculty in South Africa

Dr. Miller has been appointed a Research Associate of the Department of Old Testament Studies of the University of Pretoria. The University was founded in 1908 and its Old Testament program is one of the most respected in Africa. Click the link above for more information about the Department.
CUA faculty and Alums at Annual Liturgy Meeting

A group of current and former faculty and alumni of CUA gathered in Albuquerque, NM, during the annual meeting of the North American Academy of Liturgy, January 3-6, 2013. Current faculty present included Dean Mark Morozowich, liturgy area director Dominic Serra, and faculty Margaret Mary Kelleher, Margaret Schreiber, Michael Witczak, and Lecturer Katharine Harmon. Former faculty in attendance included Gerard Austin. Alums present included Nick Denysenko, Gabriel Pivarnik, Richard McCarron, James Donohue, Donald LaSalle, Robert (Roc) O'Connor, Heidi Miller, James Sabak, Stephen Wilbricht, Catherine Vincie, Mark Wedig, and Judith Kubicki.
Fr. Witczak delivers VP address at national liturgy meeting

Associate Professor Michael G. Witczak delivered the Vice Presidential Address at the annual meeting of the North American Academy of Liturgy, meeting in Albuquerque, NM, January 3-6, 2013. The address was entitled: "The Liturgical Movement: A Personal Examen." Witczak explored the concept of the "liturgical movement" as a historical pattern of understanding and then offered brief profiles of the key influences on his development as a student of the liturgy. The talk concluded with his contention that liturgy is fundamentally a theological discipline. Witczak took up the office of president of the Academy at the end of the meeting and will preside at the meeting in Orlando, FL, Jan. 2-5, 2014.
Dr. Matt Tapie Presents Paper at the Society of Christian Ethics Annual Meeting

On January 4th, Dr. Matt Tapie presented a paper entitled, "Thomas Aquinas as Resource for the New Black Theology," at the 2013 annual meeting of the Society of Christian Ethics in Chicago.

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