2026 Cardinal Meyer Lecture
Join us on Tuesday, April 7th and Wednesday, April 8th for the Cardinal Albert Meyer Lecture featuring Dr. Hosffman Ospino.
See photos from last year’s lecture
Topic of the Lecture
Tuesday, April 7
Ecclesial and Theological Wisdom from Latin America to the World
Wednesday, April 8
Hispanic Catholics and the Emergence of a Renewed Vision for U.S. Catholic Pastoral Life: Assessing Theologically the Legacy of the Fifth National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry
Dr. Hosffman Ospino
Hosffman Ospino, PhD is Professor of Theology and Religious Education at Boston College, Clough School of Theology and Ministry where he is also the Chair of the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry. He is originally from Colombia, South America, and has conducted several national studies on Hispanic Catholicism. Presently he serves as principal investigator for the national initiative “Nuevo Momento: Leadership and Capacity Building for Ministerial Organizations Serving Hispanic Catholics” (2024-2028) and a co-principal investigator for “Haciendo Caminos: Theological Education for New Generations of U.S. Latino/a Catholics” (2023-2027). Dr. Ospino is the author and editor of more than 20 books and about 250 articles, academic and general. He is a Past-President of the Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the United States (ACHTUS) and is currently an officer of the Catholic Theological Society of America (CTSA). He is actively involved in ministry with his family in the Archdiocese of Boston.
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, Dr. Ospino will serve as the guest speaker on Tuesday, April 7. Dr. Ospino will present again on Wednesday, April 8 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: Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8
April 7 and 8
University of St. Mary of the Lake – Dining Hall
1000 E. Maple Avenue
Mundelein, IL 60060
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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
10:45 a.m. Q & A Session
11:15 a.m. Conclusion
11:30 a.m. Community Mass
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.
Registración
The lecture is free and open to the public, but registration is required.