Upcoming in person event: Caravaggio: A Radical Approach to the Truth

…the artist is a person who communicates something…the moment of creation is the moment of communication.  It is when the work has passed from mind to mind that it becomes a work of art. — G.K. Chesterton The Department of Catholic Studies proudly presents the Ninth Annual Monsignor James Cafone Memorial Lecture: “Caravaggio: A Radical Approach to the Truth” by artist David Lopez Ribes,…

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Seton Values Summit on Faith & Work

The Center for Catholic Studies and the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture, partnered with RENEW International, are excited to announce the program and speakers for the Seton Values Summit, a one-day conference for professionals in any field and stage of life. The upcoming Summit will focus on balancing faith and work in everyday life, and is scheduled to take place on Saturday…

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Christopher Dawson and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition

The G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture at Seton Hall University presented an online conference on the theme of “Christopher Dawson and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.” A conversation with Joseph Stuart, David Bonagura and Dermot Quinn. Moderated by Mrs. Gloria Garafulich-Grabois, director of G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture. The event was streamed online via Teams on Thursday, February…

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Memorial Mass for Father Ian Boyd, C.S.B. at Seton Hall University

On February 13, 2024, Campus Ministry and the Priest Community at Seton Hall University celebrated a Memorial Mass for Father Ian Boyd, R.I.P. Msgr. Richard Liddy, former director of the Center for Catholic Studies celebrated the Mass which was attended by priests of the university’s Priest Community, students and members of the university. We invite you to view the Mass…

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Movie Screening of “Liberi Tutti!” at Seton Hall University

The G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture at Seton Hall University, the Rimini Meeting, the Department of Catholic Studies,  in collaboration with Campus Ministry, the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and the Charles and Joan Alberto Italian Studies Institute are pleased to announce that the in-person Screening of “Liberi Tutti!”—a movie based on G. K. Chesterton’s play “The Surprise”—directed by…

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The Catholic Life in Literature Series presents a Dramatic Reading of Bruce Marshall’s Father Malachy’s Miracle

The G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture and the Department of Catholic Studies at Seton Hall University present an event in the Catholic Life in Literature Series: A Dramatic Reading of “Father Malachy’s Miracle” on November 1, 2023 at 7 pm in the University Center Theatre. The dramatic reading will be followed by a commentary by Dermot Quinn,…

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International Premiere Screening of “Liberi Tutti!” – June 20-27, 2023

The G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture at Seton Hall University and the 2022 Rimini Meeting are pleased to announce that the Online International Premiere Screening of Liberi Tutti!—directed by Otello Cenci and based on G. K. Chesterton’s The Surprise will be presented online from June 20-27, 2023. The video recording of the stage production is in Italian with English subtitles. The presentation…

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2023 Archbishop John J. Myers Lecture Series on Law, Society & Faith Presents Pope Francis and Literature Lecture

The Department of Catholic Studies and the G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture proudly present “Bergoglio’s (Reading) List: The Importance of Literature in Pope Francis’ Pastoral and Political Vision.” This event will take place on Wednesday, April 12 at 2 p.m. in the Beck Rooms (ground floor of Walsh Library). Join us for this lecture by our distinguished guest-speaker Father…

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Catholic Life in Literature—Dramatic Reading: Dorothy Sayers’s Cycle of Radio Plays

The Department of Catholic Studies, the G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture and the Celtic Theatre Company proudly present a dramatic reading of James P. McGlone’s adaptation of Dorothy Sayers’s cycle of radio plays about the life of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Theatre-in-the-Round, Seton Hall…

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