Symposium on “The Future of Natural Law”
Natural law theory has long been a central tenet of Christian philosophical and theological reflection on the relationship between God, the moral life, and society, and it has played an […]
Master Class on “Catholicism and Upheaval Between the World Wars”
Open to current students and faculty. Others interested in participating should contact info@lumenchristi.org. All registrants will receive pdfs of the selected readings, which should be read in advance of the […]
Lessons from the Past to Heal the Future: A Perspective on healing Ukraine post-war
This event is open to the public. Registration is required. Please contact info@lumenchristi.org with any questions. As a Church historian, Metropolitan Borys Gudziak has dedicated his vocation to transcribing and articulating the experience of […]
Graduate Reading Group on “The Works of Frederick Douglass”
Open to current graduate students students at the University of Chicago. Participants can come to whichever sessions they choose. Others interested in participating should contact info@lumenchristi.org. Wine and cheese reception […]
Catholic Culture Series on “A Catholic Vision of the Person and the World”
The Lumen Christi Institute’s West Suburban Catholic Culture Series returns in 2023 with a monthly series on the theme of “A Catholic Vision of the Person and the World.” REGISTER HERE […]
Reconciling Justice: A Community Conversation on Criminal Justice Reform
This event is by invitation only. For more information, contact ccjrn@lumenchristi.org. An event for lawyers, legal scholars, judges, ministry leaders, social workers, clergy, and people who have been directly impacted […]
WEBINAR: Answering Your Atheist Philosophy Professor
Judge Thomas More Donnelly Appointed Full Circuit Court Judge
The Hon. Thomas More Donnelly has long been involved in Lumen Christi programming, including presenting for our 2020 Great Texts in Legal History Seminar, and helping found and direct the growing Catholic Criminal Justice Reform Network. On December 3rd, 2021, Judge Donnelly was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to full circuit judge of Cook County, and will be sworn in Wednesday, December 8th. Congratulations, Judge Donnelly.
The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila
