Events

Vatican II at 60 Lecture Series

"The Catholic Church and Other Religions: Interfaith Dialogue at 60"

Panel discussion concerning the impact of Vatican II on interreligious dialogue.

Members of the panel include:
Aruni Marapane - Buddhist Chaplain, Meditation Teacher, Interfaith Leader & Memory Artist in Cincinnati, OH

Ruben L. F. Habito - Professor of World Religions and Spirituality and Director of Spiritual Formation Emeritus at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas

Dr. Samina Sohail - Vice Chair of the Board for the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati

Dr. Gary P. Zola - Executive Director Emeritus The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives & The Edward M. Ackerman Family, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the American Jewish Experience and Reform Jewish History at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion

Moderator - John O’Keefe, Ph.D. - Director of the Brueggeman Center for
Dialogue

 

Thursday, October 30th at 7:00 PM Bellarmine Chapel (Xavier University)

This event is free and open to public. Live streaming available.
Free parking available at the lots indicated in orange on this map.

 

Sponsors: Institute of Spirituality & Social Justice (Xavier University), Brueggeman Center (Xavier University), Bellarmine Chapel, St. Xavier Church

The Brueggeman Salon Series

Zen Spirit-Christian Spirit

 

The Brueggeman Center is hosting an intimate salon-style conversation with Professor Ruben Habito on the topic Zen Spirit-Christian Spirit. At this gathering, we will discuss how Zen practice can deepen and enhance Christian Faith. 

 

Space in the salon is limited to 18. To request an invitation, please email John O’Keefe.

 

October 31st 2025, 3:00- 5:00 p.m at the Brueggeman Center
Light refreshments will be served

 

Ruben Habito is a Filipino-born Zen teacher and Christian theologian whose work focuses on the dialogue and integration between Zen Buddhism and Christianity. He is a key figure in interreligious spirituality,particularly in exploring how contemplative practice can deepen Christian faith.

 

Zen and the Art of Christian Contemplative Practice

Zen and the Art of Christian Contemplative Practice
A Meditation Workshop and Retreat with Ruben Habito

When: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Community Friends Meeting House, 3960 Winding Way

All levels of experience are welcome.

Space is limited, so please register here

 

Ruben Habito is a Filipino-born Zen teacher and Christian theologian whose work focuses on the
dialogue and integration between Zen Buddhism and Christianity. He is a key figure in interreligious
spirituality, particularly in exploring how contemplative practice can deepen Christian faith.

 

Vatican II at 60 Lecture Series

"The Best of Catholicism: What Vatican II Offers Us Today"

As the Catholic Church around the world continues along the synodal journey, we recall the ongoing
relevance of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65). The council continues to offer large themes of lasting
value, pointing toward the very best of the Catholic faith. This presentation will reflect on some of these
themes, what they have meant in the life of the church, and what they might mean into the future.

 

Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 PM Bellarmine Chapel (Xavier University)

This event is free and open to public. Live streaming available.
Free parking available at the lots indicated in orange on this map.

 

Presented by Edward P. Hahnenberg, PhD

Edward Hahnenberg is the Breen Chair in Catholic Theology and Chair of the Department of Theology and
Religious Studies at John Carroll University (Cleveland, OH). His research explores 20 century Catholic theology, with particular attention to developments in the understanding of church and ministry, the Second Vatican Council, theology of vocation and discernment, and lay ecclesial ministry.

Sponsors: Institute of Spirituality & Social Justice (Xavier University), Brueggeman Center (Xavier University), Bellarmine Chapel, St. Xavier Church 

Faculty Fridays - 11/07/2025

Faculty Fridays
Conversations with faculty about current research

 Karim Tiro, Xavier Department of History and
Jason Krupar, UC Department of History

 

“Invisible, Dismantled, Transformed: The Fernald Uranium Processing Center, 1952-2027”

November 7th, 2025 3:30 p.m. GSC 330

 

The upcoming 75th anniversary of the commencement of operations at Fernald provides an excellent opportunity for both neighbors and scholars to revisit Fernald’s history. We are creating a Fernald sourcebook that includes a selection of technical reports, oral histories, articles from employee publications and the general news media, and scholarly and medical literature about the site.

 

Join us for snacks and good conversation!