Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host 2014 Archbishop’s Lecture Series Featuring Nationally Renowned Scholars and Authors

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Office for the New Evangelization are pleased to announce the featured speakers and topics for the 2014 Archbishop’s Lecture Series. The series presents an opportunity for all to come to a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Catholic faith, its authentic content, and its orientation toward the transformation of the world around us. This year’s lecture topics revolve around masculinity and femininity, marriage and the family, a timely preparation for the 2015 World Meeting of Families.

All lectures will take place at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Vianney Hall Auditorium; 100 East Wynnewood Road; Wynnewood, PA 19096 (Montgomery County).

A complete listing of scheduled programs is below.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Speaker: Professor Robert George
Topic: What Marriage Is and Isn’t
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 30, 2014
Speaker: Professor Rími Brague
Topic: On the God of the Christians
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Monday, November 17, 2014
Speaker: Mary Eberstadt
Topic: How the West Really Lost God
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 11, 2014
Speaker: Professor David L. Schindler
Topic: Theology of the Body, the Gender Distinction, and Religious Freedom
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

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Editor’s Note: For additional information on this lecture series please contact Meghan Cokeley, Director of the Office for the New Evangelization or visit www.phillyevang.org/.

Contact
Stephanie Brophy
Associate Director of Communications
215-587-3747