2021-2022 Past Events
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Preventing Unjust War: A Catholic Argument for Selective Conscientious Objection
Video now available
Why does humankind continue to be plagued by war?
With the example of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at hand, Loyola sociologist of religion Fr. Paddy Gilger, SJ, engaged author Roger Bergman in a lively discussion of what the Catholic intellectual heritage can contribute to this perennial problem.
May 25, 2022
12pm CST
Zoom Forum
Free and open to the public. Registration Required.
Conversations on the Catholic Imagination<br>The Relevance of the Stars Book Discussion<br>Featuring Cardinal Seán O'Malley
November 18, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Zoom Forum
In his talks and essays, Lorenzo Albacete made profound theological and philosophical insights accessible without ever losing their depth and breadth. We were please to host a discussion of Albacete’s seminal insights collected in The Relevance of the Stars: Christ, Culture, Destiny, featuring Cardinal Seán O'Malley along with editors Lisa Lickona and Gregory Wolfe. Part of our series of Conversations on the Catholic Imagination.
This event was free and open to the public. Registration Required
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Conversations on the Catholic Imagination<br>Why Dante Matters Today
September 9, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
Zoom Forum
Marking the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death—and his enduring influence on the Catholic imagination in theology, art, politics, and culture. Part of our series of Conversations on the Catholic Imagination.
Catholicism in Dialogue: Conversations on Racial Justice
September 22, 2021, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
We were pleased to host a discussion of racial justice issues in the major monotheistic religions- Judaism, Islam, Catholicism and Bahá’í. Free and open to the public.
Unequal Impact: Environmental Racism and Faith Based Resources in Restorative Justice
Climate change and Restorative Justice are deeply connected. From workers’ rights, to land use, to pollutant loads in neighborhoods, people of color are exposed to far greater environmental health hazards than others. The Hank Center and special guests hosted a conversation on these vital topics. Part of SES’s Sixth Annual Climate Change Conference.
March 16, 2022
6:00-7:30 PM CT
Zoom Forum
This event was free & open to the public.
Restorative Justice: Unguarded | Viewing and Discussion
Damen Cinema, LSC
We were pleased to host a viewing of Unguarded, a documentary film that tells the story of successful restorative justice work in Brazil and America through the experience of Association for the Protection and Assistance of the Convicted (APAC). Discussion with filmmakers Simonetta D'Italia-Wiener and T.J. Berden followed viewing. Co-sponsored with Film Studies Program. Free and open to the public.