Previous Symposia
2008
March 5 and 6 -Inaugural Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Interreligious Dialogue Symposium: “The Roots of Dialogue and Peacemaking in Sacred Texts and Traditions: Contemporary Implications for Judaism, Christianity and Islam”. Presented by UST Center for Faith & Culture and co-sponsored by The Anti-Defamation League - Southwest Region, The Institute of Interfaith Dialog, and UST Center for International Studies. View some event photos.
The symposium was a two-part event at the University of St. Thomas.
- The first part was an all-day program on March 5, 2008 and featured three internationally recognized speakers: Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, Rabbi Samuel E. Karff and Rev. Dr. Thomas Michel, S.J. Leaders from the Jewish and Muslim communities, as well as from the local sister churches and ecclesial communities participated in the symposium. (see pdf)
- The second part on March 6 was a morning-only program specifically designed for the Consular Corps of Houston. It included a key-note address by Archbishop Celestino Migliore and brief presentations by the symposium speakers. The panel discussion was moderated by Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian. (see pdf)
2007
- Fourth Annual Seminar on Spirituality: "Identity Theft: The Challenge for Catholic Americans," June 11-15, 2007, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at St. Mary's Seminary, 9845 Memorial Drive. View some event photos.
2006
- "Not as the world gives peace..." The Parting Gift and Meditation - October 27-29, 2006.
Weekend seminar, presented at St. Mary's Seminary in Houston, TX, by The Center for Faith and Culture of the University of St. Thomas and co-sponsored by the World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM), featuring Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB, founder of WCCM.
View some event photos.
- Third Annual Seminar on Spirituality: "Can You Hear Me Now?", June 12-16, 2006, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at St. Mary's Seminary, 9845 Memorial Drive. View some event photos.
2005
- "The Christian Contemplative Traditions" December 9-11, 2005, Friday through Sunday, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell St. View some event photos.
- Second Annual Seminar on Spirituality: "Wrestling with Suffering," June 6-10, 2005, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at St. Mary's Seminary, 9845 Memorial Drive. View some event photos.
- Dialogue on Faith & Economics: "Social Entrepreneurship: Where Faith Meets the Marketplace." Barbara Elliott, author of Street Saints: Renewing America's Cities, speaks about some of the best faith-based programs that utilize the strengths of the economy to provide both training and employment, while inculcating character as well. Center for Faith & Culture, Vianney Hall, April 21, 2005, 7:00 pm.
- "Faith & Economics Dialogue: Mission in Haiti" - Fr. Joseph Philippe, C.S.Sp - St. Mary's Seminary, Nold Education Auditorium, Houston TX, Tuesday, February 17, 2005. Pre-lecture reception at 5:00 pm (light refreshments); lecture begins at 7:00 pm and a brief Q & A period following.
2004
- "Common Good and Political Order" - St. Mary's Seminary, Nold Education Auditorium, Houston TX, Wednesday, October 20, 2004. Pre-lecture reception at 7:00 pm (light refreshments); lecture begins at 7:30 pm and a brief Q & A period following. Video of the presentation. Pictures from the event are here. Text of the presentation is here.
- "Come Wash in the Pool at Siloam" - St. Mary's Seminary, Nold Education Auditorium, Houston TX, June 21-25, 2004. Hear Fr. Nesti discuss this symposium here.
- Fr. David-Maria A. Jaeger, O.F.M., J.D. "Church and Society: Between War and Peace in the Holy Land" – University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, Houston TX, February 11, 2004. Video of the presentation.
2003
- John F. Burke, Ph.D."Dynamic Mixing: Crossing Borders and Forging a Future Together" – St. Mary's Seminary, Nold Education Auditorium, Houston TX, October 13, 2003.
2002
The printed text of the talks, Anthology: Czech Culture: A Way of Life in the Light of Faith, is also available in paperback. Please contact the publisher, Center for Faith & Culture at cfc@stthom.edu for ordering information.
Bishop Patrick J, Zurek, D.D., S.T.L.
Bishop Dominick J. Duka, O.P., S.T.L.
Bishop Peter Esterka, D.D., S.T.D.
Thomas Kraus, J.D.
Prof. Milan Opocensky, Ph.D.
2000
"The Vietnamese-American Family in Cultural Flux" – University of St. Thomas, Scanlan Room – Jerabeck Center, Houston TX, June 10, 2000.
Min Zhou, Ph.D. – "Straddling Two Social Worlds: The Role of the Family and Community –Based Institutions"
Binh The Quach, C.S.Sp. – "Diversity and Unity with the Vietnamese Culture: Underlying Sources of Division and Tension, Community and Growth"
1999
- "Living Two Cultures: A Conference for Vietnamese-Americans" – St. Mary’s Seminary - Nold Auditorium, Houston TX, June 11-13, 1999
Prof. Doan Quoc Sy
Prof. Le Huu Muc
Dr. Richard Madsen – "The Cultural Encounter Between American Individualism and Asian Communitarianism"
- Gil Bailie, J.D. "Tracing and Facing the Roots of Violence: The Gospel Responds, Hope for the New Millennium" –- St. Mary’s Seminary - Nold Auditorium, October 20-22, 1999
1998
- "Finding the Pulse of the Spirit Today" – Year of the Holy Spirit, Millennium Celebratory Conference and Lecture Series, University of St. Thomas, Houston TX, Spring and Fall, 1998.
E. A. Dreyer, Ph.D – "The Holy Spirit: The Hand that Upholds the Whole World" (2/6/98, Cullen Hall)
Donald S. Nesti, C.S.Sp. – "Spirit, Vitality and Solidarity" (2/7/98, Cullen Hall)
Gavin D’Costa, Ph.D. – "The Holy Spirit and the World Religions: A Blessing for the Church?" (9/11/98, Jones Hall)
Richard R. Gaillardetz, Ph.D. – "Hearing the Word in the Power of the Spirit" (9/25/98, Cullen Hall)
Anthony Gittins, C.S.Sp. – "Open for Interruptions: Responding to the Holy Spirit in the Contemporary World (10/9/98, Jones Hall) |
