SR. BARBARA REID, OP President of Catholic Theological Union invites you to attend a Sunday afternoon experience Honoring the Legacy of Sheila McLaughlin: Finding Peace and Justice in Contemporary Liturgical Ministry Sheila McLaughlin directed the Bernardin Center at CTU from 2001-2017. During her tenure, she encouraged interfaith dialogue and formed young adults in […]
Synod Debrief Conversation From October 4-29, delegates from around the world gathered in Rome for concluding conversations in the Synod on Synodality. This historic gathering posed a number of questions communicated by the global Catholic Church throughout the compiled synodal documents: How are women represented and empowered in church leadership? How can the Church be […]
A Memorial Liturgy of Word remembering Cardinal Joseph Bernardin This week marks one year since the passing of our beloved President Emeritus Donald Senior, CP. It also marks the 27th anniversary of the passing of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. Join us online for a memorial liturgy to commemorate these profoundly important leaders. This is Virtual Event. Registration […]
Join the Tolton Program to celebrate Black Catholic History Month and the release of GIA’s new book The Fire This Time. November 15 | 5:00pm -7:00pm CT Catholic Theological Union 5416 S. Cornell Ave, Chicago IL, 60615 This event will be online and in-person. Registration is required.
ABOUT THIS BOOK This book is a collection of essays that contribute to the debate on the contextual interpretation of scripture from an African context. The book engages biblical narratives from the lived experiences of Africans, insisting that meaning is attained only when people bring their daily experiences into their reading of scripture. The contributors […]
Catholic Theological Union, Lutheran School of Theology and McCormick Theological Seminary are hosting an ecumenical prayer service on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 4pm in room 210BC. What better way and very appropriate since all three schools now reside under one roof that we come together to reflect on the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and our own "inescapable network of mutuality tied in a single garment of destiny."
Sibling Rivals: How the Idea of Chosenness Unites and Divides Jews and Christians The idea that God specially chose the people of Israel is central to the theology of the Hebrew Bible yet is among the most maligned and misunderstood biblical concepts. This talk aims to introduce major aspects of the Hebrew Bible’s election […]
The Schreiter Institute at Catholic Theological Union Presents: A Staged Reading of “St. Miles”; A New Play on Black Sainthood by Jarrett King. St. Miles is a fictional narrative that playwright Jarrett King summarizes in this way: "What are protests if not a form of prayer? St. Miles is a fictional narrative that playwright Jarrett […]
Raising Asian Voices in Interreligious Dialogue" is a program to reminds us of the importance of promoting inclusivity and diversity in interreligious dialogue and studies. The panelists will discuss the necessity to embrace different perspectives and cultures to engage in meaningful dialogue that fosters understanding and respect.
The contributions of the women to the mission and growth of the Church are understated. If Not for the Women, engages the role of women in the Salvation story of the Christian movement supported by scripture and historical narratives. The cultural context of the role of Black women in the evangelization mission of Kingdom building […]
Register to join us for the 2024 World Mission Institute “Kairos for Creation, Kairos for Mission: Hope for our Common Home”. This event will be held both in person and virtually on February 29th, 2024 at 6:00 pm CST. EVENT SYNOPSIS Climate change presents humanity with a kairos moment, a critical moment in time when God is […]
Join us for a festive afternoon celebrating the Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program at CTU.
