Archives

Welcome to the Lay Centre’s Archives Page
Here you will find documents that witness to the good work of the Lay Centre beginning with our first newsletter - published in 1993. We hope you take a moment to learn more about the rich variety of activities, conferences, lectures and programs offered over the years at the Lay Centre.

In Memoriam
>> Remembering Fr. Ragheed Ganna

Special Events
>> Visit of the President of Ireland for an Ecumenical and Interreligious Roundtable - Love in Chaos: Spiritual Growth and the Search for Peace (22 March 2007)

For the upcoming special events and lectures, please check the "Home" page of our website.

Special Events
Below are links to each of the newsletters available from our archives. 

>> Spring 2011 Newsletter (pdf file)
>> Christmas 2010 Newsletter (pdf file)
>> Fall 2010 Newsletter (pdf file)
>> Summer 2010 Newsletter (pdf file)
>> Spring 2010 Newsletter (pdf file)
>> Christmas 2009 Newsletter (pdf file)
>> Summer 2009 Eletter (pdf file)
>> Spring 2009 Newsletter (pdf file)
>> Christmas 2008 Newsletter (pdf file)
>> Fall 2008 Newsletter (pdf file)
>> Summer 2008 Newsletter (pdf file)
>> Christmas 2007 Newsletter

For the most recent editions of our newsletter and e-letter, please check the “What’s Current” page of our website.

Student Formation Evenings
Below are links to recent student formation evenings that were open to non-resident students at the pontifical universities in Rome.

2010-2011 Academic Year


20 January 2011
>> Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ecumenical Lecture by Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit & Celebration of the Word with Pastor Trevor Hoggard and Very Rev. Mark Francis, C.S.V.

3 March 2011
>> 25th Anniversary Lecture in Ecumenism: "Why I Am A Man of Hope" - S. E. Card. Walter Kasper

5 May 2011
>> 25th Anniversary Documentary & Discussion in Interreligious Dialogue: “Traces of the Argonauts: Interfaith Dialogue, Human Rights & Religious Presence in Turkey” - Theodosios Kyriakidis & Mustafa Cenap Aydin

6 May 2011
>> 25th Anniversary Roundtable in Interreligious Dialogue: “The Hospitality of Abraham: Judaeo-Christian & Muslim Perspectives” - Most Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, M.Afr. & Dr. Lejla Demiri


2009-2010 Academic Year


10 November 2009
>> Dignatis Personae: la dignià della persona umana e la trasmissione della vita - SER Mons. Luis F. Ladria, SJ

9 December 2009
>> The Hebrew Bible, Human Rights and Interreligious Dialogue - Rabbi Jack Bemporad

21 January 2010
>> Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ecumenical Lecture by Rev. William Henn, OFMCap & Celebration of the Word with Rev. Willie McCulloch and Rev. Gerry Whelan, SJ

17 February 2010
>> Annual Lenten Lecture: A Spirituality for the 21st Century - Rev. Timothy Radcliffe, OP



2008-2009 Academic Year


22 October 2008
>> The Dignity of Work: Christian Discipleship in the Marketplace - Sr. Helen Alford, OP

22 January 2009
>> Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ecumenical Lecture by Rev. Mark Sheridan, OSB, & Celebration of the Word with Rev. Msgr. Roderick Strange and the Very Rev. David Richardson


2007-2008 Academic Year


21 October 2007
>> Scoprire la propria vocazione: attrazione e circostanze - Mons. Livio Melina

9 December 2007
>> Advent Lecture: God Speaks in the Night - Rev. Paul Murray, OP

24 January 2008
>> Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ecumenical Lecture by Cardinal Walter Kasper & Celebration of the Word with Rt Revd John Flack and Rev. Dr. John Gibaut

9 March 2008
>> Annual Lenten Lecture: The Two Rivers of Forgiveness - His Eminence James Francis Cardinal Stafford

20 April 2008
>> The Varieties of Religious Vocation - Rev. Michael Casey, OSCO


Study Programs
Below are links to past program schedules and descriptions that were available on-line.

 

Program Offerings for 2010

>> Third Annual Jan Term Program for St Mary's College of California: 12-29 January 2010

>> Journey of Transformation: Christianity and Culture in Dialogue: 15-22 May 2010

>> Praying with the Saints in Rome: 30 May-5 June 2010

>> Towards Co-Responsibility of Priests and Laity: Wisdom from the Past, Hope for the Future:
6-11 June 2010

>> Sixth Annual Association of Catholic Colleges & Universities Rome Seminar: 20-25 June 2010

>> Islam & Christianity in Dialogue Study Program for the Cambridge Muslim College: 3-7 July 2010

>> Spirituality and Leadership in Church and Society: Summer School for Porticus Düsseldorf Scholars: 16-25 September 2010

>> The Russell Berrie Fellowship in Interreligious Studies: Making a Difference Workshop: 26 September-1 October 2010


Program Offerings for 2009


>>
The John Carroll Society Study Week in Rome (10 - 17 February 2007)
Dining in the Kingdom: The Georgetown Center for Liturgy Study Program in Rome (26 May - June 2 2007)

>> Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Third Annual Rome Seminar (18 - 23 June 2007)

>> Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Rome Seminar (28 June - 4 July 2007)

 

Program Offerings for 2008


>>
St Mary's College of California Jan Term (16-31 January 2008)

>> St Gregory's University Board of Directors Heritage Program (17-27 April 2008)

>> Living the Call to Holiness Today: A Prayerful Study Program in Rome (25-31 May 2008)

>> Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Fourth Annual Rome Seminar (15-19 June 2008)

>> Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: Called to Communion, Called to Mission  (24-29 June 2008)


Program Offerings for 2007


>> The John Carroll Society Study Week in Rome (10 - 17 February 2007)

>> Dining in the Kingdom: The Georgetown Center for Liturgy Study Program in Rome (26 May - June 2 2007)

>> Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Third Annual Rome Seminar (18 - 23 June
2007)

>> Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Rome Seminar (28 June - 4 July 2007)

For our current list of program offerings, please check the “Programs” page of this website. 

 

VPI


Below are links to past VPI programs and schedules that were available on-line.

>> 2010-2011 Course Schedule
>> 2009 - 2010 Course Schedule
>> 2008 - 2009 Course Schedule
>> 2007 - 2008 Course Schedule
>> 2006 - 2007 Course Schedule

For our current VPI offerings, please check the “VPI” page of this website.

     

 

     
     

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