St. Thomas / St. Catherine Lectures

sponsored by The Department of Theology and Philosophy

2007-2008 Lectures

Monday, February 11, 2008
7:30 pm, Barry University, Andreas Hall 111

"Audacious Hope: A Christian Contribution in an Age of Aids"

Dr. Maria Cimperman, OSU, Assistant Professor of Moral Theology and Social Ethics at Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, TX, and author of When God's People Have HIV/AIDS: An Approach to Ethics.

Barry University Council on Bioethics and St. Thomas / St. Catherine Lecture Series

Monday, January 14, 2008
7:00 pm, Barry University, Andreas Hall 111

"'The Banquet of the Creed'"

Dr. Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ, PH.D., Distinguished Professor of Theology at Fordham University and author of She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological Discourse.

This event is sponsored by the St. Thomas/St. Catherine lecture series.
Dr. Johnson is the 2008 Yves Congar Award Recipient.

2006-2007 Lectures

Monday, April 23, 2007
7:00 pm, Barry University Library, Room 308
"Hugo Chavez and the Crisis of Theology in Venezuela"

Dr. Rafael Luciani, Andrés Bello Catholic University, Caracas, Venezuela.
Editor of two theology journals and author of numerous publications.

This event is sponsored by the St. Thomas/St. Catherine lecture series and Barry University's Institute for Hispanic/Latino Theology and Ministry.

Friday, March 23, 2007

"Cuban Identity: Religion, Philosophy, and Art."

Dr. Bernardo Cantens, Barry University
Dr. Michelle Gonzalez, University of Miami
Exhibition of the works of Laura Luna and Alejandro Mendoza.

This event was presented by Barry University's Institute for Hispanic/Latino Theology and Ministry.

Monday, March 19, 2007
"The Holy Spirit: Source of Faith, Hope and Love."

Dr. Don Goergen, OP
Preacher, teacher, lecturer, author, and theologian.
Most recent book: Fire of Love, Encountering the Holy Spirit.

This lecture was sponsored by the Center for Dominican Studies and the Department of Theology and Philosophy of Barry University.

Sunday, January 14, 2007
"Reconciliation: The Face of Justice in the 21st Century"

Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz, PH.D.
Professor of Ethics and Theology, Drew University.
Author: Hispanic Women: Prophetic Voice in the Church and En la Lucha.

St. Thomas/St. Catherine Lecture
2007 Yves Congar Award Recipient

2005-2006 Lectures

Wednesday, April 5, 8:00 p.m.
Andreas 112

"Are Feeding Tubes Obligatory?"

        Daniel P. Sulmasy, O.F.M., M.D., Ph.D.
        Sisters of Charity Chair in Ethics at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers
        Author, The Healer's Calling, a book on spirituality for health care professionals

        Barry University Council on Bioethics and St. Thomas / St. Catherine Lecture Series

Monday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.
Andreas 111

"Following Christ: Markan Spirituality Today"

Rev. Jan Lambrecht, SJ, SSD
P rofessor and Dean Emeritus, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
Author, Once More Astonished: The Parables of Jesus

St. Thomas / St. Catherine Lecture 
2006 Yves Congar Award Recipient

February 13 , 2006
"U.S. Latina Theology: Sources, Thoughts and Praxis"

Jeanette Rodriguez ,  Ph.D.
Professor of Theology ,  Seattle University
Author, Our Lady of Guadalupe: Faith and Empowerment among Mexican-American Women

St. Thomas / St. Catherine Lecture

October 10, 2005
"Professor-Prefect-Pope: The Theological Profile of Joseph Ratzinger"

Fergus Kerr, OP
Member of faculty of Divinity, Oxford University
Editor New Blackfriars

St. Thomas / St. Catherine Lecture
2005 Yves Congar Award Recipient

2004-2005 Lectures

April 19, 2005

"Hope in Crisis"

Timothy Radcliffe, OP
Former Master General of the Dominican Order
Author of I Call You Friends
Lecture sponsored by the Center for Dominican Studies

April 4, 2005 

“Jewish Perspectives in Bioethics"

Ronald M. Green, Ph.D.,
Eunice and Julian Cohen Professor for the Study of Ethics and Human Values, Dartmouth College: Founding Director of the Office of Genome Ethics at the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health.

Barry University Council on Bioethics and St. Thomas / St. Catherine Lecture Series

March 31, 2005

“Philosophy, Ministry and Practical Theology: Ancient Pathways Meet at New Crossroads”

Lou Marinoff, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Philosophy, City College of New York
Author: Plato Not Prozac: Applying Eternal Wisdom to Everyday Problems

November 9, 2004
" The Future of the American Parish: Just Survive or Truly Thrive?"

Thomas P. Sweetser, S.J., Ph.D.
Founder and Director, Parish Evaluation Project

September 10, 2004

Gustavo Gutiérrez, OP, Ph.D.
John Cardinal O’Hara Professor of Theology
University of Notre Dame
2004 Yves Congar Award Recipient

2003-2004 Lectures

Two Theories of Human Life in Ortega and Marias

Dr. Harold Raley

Negotiating the Question of Interpretation

Dr. David Pellauer

African Americans, Health, and Access to Health Care

Dr. Emilie Townes

 Reflexiones desde La Misión: Stories of Hope and Blessings

Ana Maria Pineda, R.S.M.