In addition to its academic programs and publications, the Liturgical Institute offers public conferences to help educate and provide resources for pastors, liturgical ministers and the faithful. Upcoming events at the Liturgical Institute include:



October 30, 2008
Thomas Gordon Smith: Theory and Practice in Today's New Classical Architecture
7:30 pm, Theology Aula Music Room. Free and open to the public.

A Hillenbrand Distinguished lecture with Professor Thomas Gordon Smith, Professor of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame, prolific author, and leader in the field of new classical church architecture.

November 7, 2008
Profound Preaching: "Preaching the New Evangelization"

A one-day preaching workshop for priests and deacons. Fr. Jordan Kelly, OP, Director of the Office for Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Chicago, leads one of the Liturgical Institute's most popular conferences with all new topics on the theology and spirituality of preaching.

January 30, 2009
Treasures of the Triduum   *with all new topics*

Following on the success of the 2008 conference, the Liturgical Institute presents a second one-day workshop which unveils the rich theology of the proper texts and chants of the Triduum. Perfect for preachers, liturgy directors, musicians and all who desire to enter more deeply into the heart of the Paschal Mystery.

April 24, 2009
The Liturgy and the Social Teaching of the Church   
Keynote speaker: Rev. Richard John Neuhaus

A conference which examines how the Sacred Liturgy and the Church's teaching on social reconstruction work together as a theological whole, drawing from the insights of scripture, the 20th-century liturgical movement, and the magisterial documents of the Church. Conference topics include Justice in the Scriptures, Catholic Action, Dorothy Day, and Benedict 16th on Liturgy and Social Reconstruction.

June 21-26, 2009
Sacred Music Retreat   *with all new topics*

A preached retreat for church musicians with spiritual talks, sung prayer, and ample time for rest, private prayer and contemplation on the beautiful campus of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Reverend John-Mark Missio, a theologian, composer, and Director of the Saint Michael Choir School in Toronto, will serve as retreat master.
 


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