Loyola University Chicago
The Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage
Faculty Reading Group: The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott
Hailed as one of the best novels of 2017, The Ninth Hour traces the story of an Irish immigrant family in 1940/50s Catholic Brooklyn. For more information, contact Meghan Toomey: mtoomey@luc.edu
LUCatholic Post: Jesus' Laughter & Catholic Game Night
Mark Neuhengen (Class of 2019) gives a review of the Catholic Game Night event, hosted by the Catholic Studies Minor. By likening this joyful event to Jesus' ministry and call to community, Mark offers a touching insight into an often overlooked aspect of our faith: laughter.
Recommended Reading
Each month CCIH will recommend new and notable books that integrate, interrogate, and celebrate the Catholic intellectual and artistic tradition.
Faculty Seminar
The Hank Center has been tasked by the university to offer an innovative seminar for faculty and administrators on the mission of the university and its commitment to social justice.
Ramonat Seminar
The 2018-2019 Ramonat Seminar in American Catholic History is pleased to announce its year-long seminar series, Catholics and Catholicism in American Politics. This series brings together outstanding scholars to discuss how Catholics and Catholicism shaped twentieth-century politics at the local, state, and federal level.
CCIH Conferences
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Catholic Q&A: Does Ethics Sell? A Discussion about Morality and the Marketplace
Thursday, February 21st, 7:00-9:00 p.m
Information Commons, 4th Floor
Join Catholic Studies minors and Fr. Frank LaRocca in a discussion about ethics in Corporate America.
Students only. All students welcome.
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Lured: The Curse of Swans
March 14-16th, 8:00 p.m.
Mullady Theatre, Mertz Hall
This play portrays three Irish women coming to terms with the death of Paddy, their husband and father, familial estrangement, and struggles for senses of personal authenticity. Written by Terry Boyle (Department of English) and directed by Becca Holloway.
Admission is free & open to all.
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Pope Francis - A Man of His Word
Tuesday, March 19th, 7:00 p.m.
Damen Cinema, Damen Student Center
The Hank Center is excited to host a viewing of this documentary film, which focuses on the life and goals of Pope Francis. Directed by Wim Wenders.
Free & open to the public.
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Heretic? Pope Francis and His Critics
Thursday, March 21st , 7:00 p.m.
IC 4th Floor, LSC
The Hank Center invites expert in Catholic History, doctrine, and higher education, Fr. James Heft (University of Southern California) to speak about Pope Francis. This event is free & open to the public.
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Quo Vadis? : Scholars and Journalists Discuss the Future of Catholicism
April 4-5th
IC 4th Floor & Institute for Environmental Sustainability 123/124, LSC
This two-day event will feature in depth dialogue around the topic of the forthcoming publication The Future of Catholicism in America. Editors Patricia O'Connell Killen & Mark Silk will be joined by Cardinal Blase Cupich and other scholars.
This event is free & open to the public.
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