Lecture with Chris Altieri: Pope Leo XIV and Challenge of Catholic Reform

The Catholic Studies Program and the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture proudly present a special event on “Pope Leo XIV,” a lecture by Christopher R. Altieri on Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV. We cordially invite you to join us on October 21 at 2 p.m. in the Event Lounge (University Center, Room 105). About the lecture…

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The Chesterton Institute releases a new episode of its podcast: “G.K. Chesterton and France”

ANNOUNCEMENT — The G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture is pleased to announce the release of Episode 11 of our podcast series II: “Chesterton around the world — France.” To listen to this episode please click here: Welcome to Speaking About Chesterton. In this episode of our Series Chesterton around the world, we speak about Chesterton and France. We…

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New episode of the Chesterton Institute podcast: Chesterton & Poland

ANNOUNCEMENT — G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture is pleased to announce that Episode 10 of our podcast series II: “Chesterton around the world — Poland” is now available. To listen to this episode please click here In 1976, almost half-a-century after the visit, Father Ian Boyd, at his lecture at the Catholic University in Lublin, remarked: “Chesterton’s admiration…

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Save the Date for a Special Event: E.A. Seton Meets G.K. Chesterton

E.A. Seton Meets G.K. Chesterton Date: April 8, 2025 – Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm EDT – Location: University Center, 2nd Floor, Room 206 E.A. Seton Meets G.K. Chesterton: What They Might Say About Catholic Higher Education Today.  As part of Seton Hall’s Charter Day celebrations on Tuesday, April 8, the Center for Catholic Studies and the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture will host a…

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The Chesterton Institute announces Series II of its podcast “Speaking about Chesterton”

The G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture is pleased to announce the release of Series II of its podcast “Speaking about Chesterton.” The theme of the series is “Chesterton Around the World.” The first episode of the series, which corresponds to Episode 8 of the podcast, is “Chesterton and England.” We invite you to listen to our podcast by…

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NEW! The Chesterton Institute Announces its Podcast Channel ‘Speaking About Chesterton’

The 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…

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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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