April 15
Faith Unfiltered: Why I Still Believe in God (details)Paula McQuade, professor of English and Catholic studies at DePaul, shares her personal story of faith and how it relates to the ultimate questions of life and fulfillment of our human life.
(Hosted by the Department of Catholic Studies)
April 23
The Unimportance of Being Innocent: A Panel with Sr. Helen Prejean (details)
Join anti-death penalty advocate and activist Sr. Helen Prejean for a conversation about a justice system that can be a treacherous place for innocent people. Panelists will explore intersectional realities and their impact within a system that prioritizes rule of law over human life.
(Hosted by the Division of Mission & Ministry)
May 1-2
Signs of Hope: Finding Jubilee in a Fractured WorldWorld Catholicism Week 2025 (details)
In his recent
Spes Non Confundit ("Hope does not disappoint," Romans 5:5), Pope Francis declares hope the central message of the 2025 Jubilee year. In this conference, speakers from a variety of disciplines look for signs of hope amid mounting global challenge that drive many to anxiety, cynicism, and despair. The conference's keynote speaker is Dylan Corbett, founder and executive director of the
Hope Border Institute, a faith-based research, advocacy, and humanitarian action organization at the U.S.-Mexico border.
May 12
5th Annual Berrigan-McAlister Award Celebration: Honoring Omar Haramy
(details)
This event honors Omar Haramy—an Arab Palestinian Christian & director of Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem—with the Berrigan-McAlister Award for his exemplary practice of active Christian nonviolence. For 30 years, Sabeel has worked for a just peace in Palestine through peacebuilding.