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UPCOMING EVENT:
February 15, 2024
What remains of Vatican II?
Catholic “crisis” and the meaning of Catholic tradition.
Join us on February 15, 2024, as we start the USML Paluch Lecture Series with Dr. Massimo Faggioli, professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University (Philadelphia).
The lecture will frame the controversies about Vatican II in light of the massive changes in our sense of history or, in technical terms, our “regime of historicity” of “presentism”. Our sense of the past has become weaker and this has effects on our ability to “see” the tradition – in ways that are different for both traditionalists and for those who have “monumentalized” Vatican II. This framing helps not just to relativize these controversies, but also to keep a strong sense of the Catholic tradition – important for our intellectual and theological work, spiritual discernment, pastoral care. This is essential to navigate our polycrises (abuse, racism, gender etc.) and not be paralyzed by the challenges ahead.
At its core, the Paluch Lecture is a celebration of theological inquiry, designed to explore the vast and intricate realms of Catholic theology. Each year, the series brings a distinguished scholar, theologian, and expert to share their insights, research, and reflections on the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of theology.
Dr. Massimo Faggioli
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