Distinguished Professor of Catholic Thought at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, Dr. Higgins discusses the latest developments in clergy sex abuse and cover-up, including the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report, Cardinal McCarrick’s resignation, and allegations made by Archbishop Vigano against Pope Francis . In our time together, Higgins argues that the "demolition" of the seminary system is the "kind of radical change the Catholic Church needs if it is to tackle the systemic evil that is clericalism," which is "the root cause of our institutional pathology." Take Action: Urge our bishops to overhaul seminaries.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Professor Thomas O'Loughlin shares his expertise regarding the historical theology of the Eucharist. He shows the developments until now and helps restore the original understanding of the Eucharist as giving thanks to God.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
The question for us is: "What is God's unshakeable, unmistakeable call?".
For Karen, Jimmy and Sean, the answer is unfolding as Benincasa Community. During our talk we will describe our community's founding impulse, the needs we see in our Church and City today, our work, our commitments, and our learnings...as well as explain why we no longer worry about distinctions such as "religious" and "lay".
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Sisters Andrea Koverman, Leslie Keener, and Julia Walsh share their insights and hopes for the future of religious life from the perspective of young Catholic sisters.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Fr. Joseph Healey shares his expertise in helping develop Small Christian Communities in Africa.
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Chris Lowney discusses the future of lay leadership and ministry in the Catholic Church.
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
Jamie Manson discusses her innovative ideas about the shape and direction of religious life for the 21st century.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Fr. Robert Duch discusses Bishop Fritz Lobinger's model for electing community leaders. Learn about the basic structure of the model and its potential in the Catholic Church.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Professor Ed Hahnenberg discusses innovative models of ministry being developed to meet the needs of the Church today. He draws on pioneering models in Christian history to show how every age innovates according to the needs of its era.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Msgr. Ray Cole discusses the plan developed by the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests for priestless parishes.
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