2027 Cardinal Meyer Lecture
Join us on Tuesday, March 30 and Wednesday, March 31 for the Cardinal Albert Meyer Lecture featuring Dr. John Cavadini.
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Topic of the Lecture
Tuesday, March 30
More information about the lecture is forthcoming.
Dr. John Cavadini
John C. Cavadini is a Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, having served as Chair from 1997-2010. From 2000 to 2026 he served as the Director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame. He received a B.A. in 1975 from Wesleyan University; an M.A. in 1979 from Marquette University; M.A., 1981, M.Phil., 1983 and his Ph.D. in 1988 from Yale University.
A member of the Notre Dame faculty since 1990, John specializes in patristic and early medieval theology, the theology of Augustine, and the history of biblical and patristic exegesis. The author of several theological books, he also writes essays, articles, and reviews in popular journals and is frequently called upon by Church leaders, ministers, and teachers to talk on these subjects. Recent publications include Pope Francis and the Event of Encounter, which he edited with Donald Wallenfang; Mary on the Eve of the Second Vatican Council, edited with Danielle M. Peters, and the essay, “The Kingdom of Irony: Augustine, Sin, and Dante’s Inferno” in Dante, Mercy, and the Beauty of the Human Person.
In 2009, he was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to a five-year term on the International Theological Commission. The commission, whose membership is personally reviewed and appointed by the pope, consists of some 30 theologians from around the world who advise the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. John has served as a consultant to the USCCB Committee on Doctrine since 2006 and was also named by Pope Benedict to the Order of the Knights of St. Gregory the Great.
As Director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life, he inaugurated the Echo program in catechetical leadership, the Notre Dame Vision program for high school students, and was responsible for the growth and outreach of the McGrath Institute, which partners with Catholic dioceses, parishes and schools to address pastoral challenges with theological depth and rigor.
John is the recipient of the 2018 Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities’ Monika K. Hellwig Award for outstanding contributions to Catholic intellectual life.
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.
Schedule
When: Tuesday, March 30
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
When: Wednesday, March 31
The University of St. Mary of the Lake – Dining Hall.
9:00 a.m. Welcome by the Rector and Program Introduction
9:15 a.m. Keynote Address
10:00 a.m. USML Faculty Responses
11:00 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.
Registración
The lecture is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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