Catholic Q&A Program
The Catholic Q&A Program offers students an opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith through faculty presentations and discussion held in the university’s residence halls. The questions are drawn from student interest and the presenters represent some of the university’s most engaging speakers.
Upcoming presentations
Will be announced soon.
Past Presentations
Thursday, April 4, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What are Spiritual Exercises and do They Require Stretching?
Presenter and discussion leader Fr. Justin Daffron, S.J., Associate Provost, Department of Academic Advising and Services, LUC. Regis Hall Multi-Purpose Room, Lake Shore Campus, LUC. Students Only.
Monday, November 5, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Does God Change
Presentation and discussion leader Dr. Thomas Regan, S.J., Associate Professor of Philosophy, LUC.
Does God change? Does God interact with the world? If so how? This presentation will discuss how 'process philosophy' and 'process theism' grapples precisely with these questions. Regis Hall Multi-Purpose Room, Lake Shore Campus, LUC. Students Only.
Monday, March 26, 2012, 7:00 P.M. – 8:30 p.m.
50 Years Later: What Happened to Vatican II?
Presenter and discussion leader: Fr. Stephen Rowntree, S.J.,
Associate Professor of Philosophy, Office of Mission and Ministry, Loyola University New Orleans.
Fr. Rowntree’s current research centers on issues in political economy, especially ethical assessments of markets, including ethical prerequisites for their functioning and redistributive measures to assure social justice. Regis Hall Multi-Purpose Room, Lake Shore Campus, LUC. Students only.
Monday, November 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
"Is Human Psychology Complete Without Faith?"
Presenter and discussion leader: Fr. Michael Garanzini, S.J., President, Loyola University Chicago. Regis Hall Multipurpose Room, Lake Shore Campus, Loyola University Chicago. Undergraduate students only.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
"Faith Can Save Your Soul, But Can It Save The Planet?"
Presenter and discussion leader: Fr. Michael Agliardo, S.J., Assistant Professor, Department of
Sociology, Loyola University Chicago. Regis Hall Multipurpose Room, Lake Shore Campus, Loyola University Chicago. Undergraduate students only.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
"What are Five Tips for Making Your Loyola Experience More Catholic?"
Presenter and discussion leader Fr. Justin Daffron, S.J., Associate Provost for Academic Services, LUC. Students only. Regis Hall Multipurpose Room, Loyola University Chicago, LSC
Monday, January 31, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
"Why Can't Women Be Priests?"
Presenter and discussion leader Dr. Wendy J. Cotter, CSJ, Department of Theology, LUC. Students only. Regis Hall Multipurpose Room, Loyola University Chicago, LSC
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
"The Final Word: Conscience, Church, or Bible?"
Fr. Gene Szarek, Department of Theology. Students only. Regis Hall Multipurpose Room, LSC
September, 28, 2010
"Being Catholic: What Difference Does It Make?"
Presentation and discussion led by Fr. Michael Garanzini, S.J., University President.
April 6, 2010
Are Catholics Obsessed with the Human Embryo?
Mass at 5:00pm; Dinner and Presentation at 6:00 p.m.
Dr. John Hardt
Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy
Assistant to the President for Mission and Identity
February 9, 2010
Are Human Beings Basically Selfish?
Presentation and Discussion lead by Fr. Martin Schreiber, S.J., PhD Student, School of Education, Loyola University Chicago.
November 3, 2009
Is Sex an Act of Love?
Presentation and Discussion lead by Fr. Gene Szarek, C.R.
Department of Theology
September 30, 2009
Is Belief in God Irrational?
Presentation and Discussion lead by Fr. Paul Mueller, S.J.
Department of Philosophy