Upcoming Events

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

    In-Person & Online
CTU Third Floor Atrium

Register to attend the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Thursday, January 15 at 4:30 p.m. The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Catholic Theological Union, and McCormick Theological Seminary, are excited to announce this year’s ecumenical gathering, which continues to remind us that “God is still in control.” As seminaries move forward through turbulent times, we are […]

Winter Shapiro Lecture – Rabbi Ariel Evan Mayse Ph.D.

    Online
CTU

Rabbi Ariel Evan Mayse Ph.D. Rewilding the Tree of Life: Jewish Law and Theology in the Time of Climate Change. This lecture will explore how deep engagement with Jewish law and theology may help us respond to the rapidly mounting threats of global climate change and ecological degradation. Grappling with the full range of Jewish […]

Tolton Lecture

    In Person - Online
CTU

Praying With Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins This Tolton Lecture will be an inspiring Black History Month gathering in which Dr. Augustine, drawing from his book Praying with Our Feet, will lead us on a transformative journey rooted in faith, action, and the undeniable call to justice. A reception and book signing will […]

Harambee! 2026

    In-Person
CTU

Join us for Harambee, Catholic Theological Union’s annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting the Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program. “Harambee,” a Swahili word meaning “Let us pull together,” beautifully reflects the spirit of unity, collaboration, and shared purpose that underpins this special evening.

The Tolton Program is a transformative initiative that empowers Lay Black Catholic men and women to serve their communities through ministry. This program provides academic, personal, spiritual, and professional preparation to meet the unique needs of Black Catholics, whether in predominantly Black Catholic spaces or other communities.