2025 Cardinal Meyer Lecture
Join us on March 6 and 7, 2025, for the Cardinal Albert Meyer Lecture featuring Brother Peter Bray.
See photos from last year’s lecture
Topic of the Lecture
A Bright Star in a Conflicted Night!
Brother Peter Bray will speak on the situation in the Holy Land, the idea behind “Bethlehem University” (a Christian Brothers University, where he served as Vice Chancellor) and his insights into interreligious dialogue based on his time there.
Brother Bray will give a brief outline of why there is a conflict in the Holy Land and why Bethlehem University has been operating there for 50 years. He will reflect on some of the challenges it has faced in supporting the Christian population and providing opportunities for young people in Palestine.
About Brother Peter Bray, FSC, EdD
Brother Peter Bray is a De La Salle Christian Brother from New Zealand with extensive experience over more than forty years of administration in educational institutions. He holds a doctorate in leadership from the University of San Diego and has taught and explored his field of leadership in universities and other educational institutions in many countries. He was the Vice-Chancellor (President) of Bethlehem University in Palestine for fifteen years from the beginning of 2009 until December 31, 2023.
About this Event
The Cardinal Albert Meyer Lecture Series began in 1984. It was named after Cardinal Meyer to recognize his significant influence on the Church. He was a man of great intelligence who spoke eloquently for the values promoted by the Church. Since that time a distinguished list of speakers has participated.
For this year’s two-part lecture, Br. Bray will serve as the guest speaker on Thursday, Mar 6. Br. Bray will present again on Friday, March 7 and will participate in a panel discussion with distinguished USML faculty members. Guests are invited to attend one or both days of the lecture.
Schedule
When: Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7
March 6 and 7
University of St. Mary of the Lake – Dining Hall
1000 E. Maple Avenue
Mundelein, IL 60060
Thursday, March 6, 2024
The University of St. Mary of the Lake – Dining Hall.
7:00 p.m. Welcome by the Rector and Program Introduction
7:15 p.m. Keynote Address
8:00 p.m. Q & A Session
8:30 p.m. Conclusion
Friday, March 7, 2024
The University of St. Mary of the Lake – Dining Hall.
9:00 a.m. Program Introduction
9:15 a.m. Keynote Address
10:00 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. Faculty Responses by Fr. Ray Webb and Fr. John Guthrie
11:00 a.m. Q & A Session
11:30 a.m. Conclusion
Entrance: You can enter off Route 45 or Route 176 and follow the signs to the Purple Lot or Welcome Center.
Parking: As you arrive on campus, please look for the directional signage, “Special Event”, that will direct you to the Purple Parking for guest parking or along Principal Avenue.
About Br. Peter Bray
Brother Peter Bray is a De La Salle Christian Brother from New Zealand who has extensive experience over more than forty years of administration in educational institutions. He holds a doctorate in leadership from the University of San Diego and has taught and explored his field of leadership in Universities and other educational institutions in many counties. He was the Vice Chancellor (President) of Bethlehem University in Palestine for fifteen years from the beginning of 2009 until the 31 December 2023.
Registration
The lecture is free and open to the public, but registration is required.