You can listen to the episode here: Chesterton and Italy In 1929, G.K. Chesterton traveled to Rome to attend the beatification of the English Martyrs, while there he had private audiences with both Mussolini and Pope Pius XI. From the Hotel Hassler at the top of the Spanish Steps, he had one of the best views of the city. For a man who…
Read moreThis Ash Wednesday, G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture is pleased to shar with you Chesterton’s Quote for Ash Wednesday, published in “A Chesterton Calendar” (1911)
Read moreThe G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture is pleased to share the listings of the recent episodes of our podcast “Speaking About Chesterton” To listen please visit: https://readinggkchesterton.podbean.com/
Read moreThe Chesterton Institute is pleased to announce the beginning of a new podcast channel Speaking about Chesterton. The podcast explores the thought and writings of G.K. Chesterton. Seven podcasts have been developed so far: The first five episodes correspond to the conversations that took place between Dermot Quinn and Gloria Garafulich-Grabois, under the auspices of the Chesterton Reading Group. Listeners will…
Read moreA TIME OF CELEBRATIONS To commemorate the 150th anniversary of G. K. Chesterton’s birth, the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture is pleased to announce the launch of its new webpage celebrating its 50th anniversary. In our anniversary webpage you will find information about the work of the Institute and archival and historical materials as well as many photographs.…
Read moreTODAY, MAY 20, 2024, MARKS THE 150th ANNIVERSARY OF G.K. CHESTERTON’S BIRTH To commemorate the 150th anniversary of G.K. Chesterton’s birth, the Chesterton Institute is pleased to launch its new website on May 29, 2024 celebrating its 50th anniversary. To celebrate the launch Mrs. Gloria Garafulich-Grabois, director of the G.K. Chesterton Institute interviewed Dr. Dermot Quinn, editor of The Chesterton…
Read more2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture and its journal, The Chesterton Review “The effect of the work of the Institute is cumulative; it builds on the past, and we think in terms of the future. Our work is immensely relevant for today and tomorrow.” —Father Ian Boyd, Founder and President Emeritus …
Read more…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,…
Read moreThe G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture is pleased to share “The Donkey,” a Palm Sunday poem by G.K. Chesterton: THE DONKEY by G. K. Chesterton When fishes flew and forest walked And figs grew upon thorn, Some moment when the moon was blood Then surely I was born. With monstrous head and sickening cry And ears…
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