Publication Luncheons
These informal meetings celebrate a recent publication, primarily but not always by a Loyola University Chicago faculty author, exploring its link to Catholic intellectual and artistic thought.
Graham Ward Luncheon: On the Christian Literary Imagination
February 13, 12–1:30 PM | Cuneo 425, LSC
Closed Meeting
Ken Parker Luncheon: Newman’s Cause as Doctor of Church
January 29, 12–1:15 PM | Cuneo 425, LSC
Past Publication Luncheons
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Publication Luncheons
Nexus Release Lunch | Dei Verbum at 60: Rediscovering the Word of God Ever Anew
November 18, 2025
The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum, is often recognized as one of the foundational documents for the initiation of the ‘scientific’ discipline of biblical scholarship among Catholics. Yet beyond biblical interpretation, the Constitution is primarily concerned with the broader concept of divine revelation itself—how exactly humanity communicates with God. On the occasion of Dei Verbum’s 60th anniversary, this edition of Nexus explores the legacy of this remarkable document across the breadth of Catholic life.
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Nexus Publication Luncheon
Postponed - Date Coming Soon
Nexus: Conversations on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition is a digital-age journal that amplifies and publishes scholarly dialogue taking place in the Hank Center. Our second issue, titled Robots and Rituals: Reflections on Faith in the Era of Science and AI, was recently featured in America Magazine. We are hosting a publication luncheon to honor those who have contributed to the success of Nexus.
12:00-1:30 PM CDT. Room 425, Cuneo Hall, LSC.
Closed Meeting, by Invitation Only