Events
Quest for Beauty Film
September 25, 6:00 pm, Kennedy Auditorium
Quest for Beauty is a film documentary on the life and prolific art career of William Schickel who was a prominent 20th century Catholic artist. Schickel had a very prolific art career spanning sixty-plus years; he produced a large body of mostly commissioned work in painting, sculpture, stained glass, and architectural design. He is most well-known for his renovation of the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, where he worked personally with Thomas Merton. His works can be found in numerous private collections and museums, including the Vatican Museum. The film explores his Quest for Beauty and the challenges he faced, and his vision for the Church and his heart for unity in the Body of Christ.
While not featured in the film, visitors to Bellarmine Chapel on Xavier's campus will recognize Schickel's art in the form of the stained glass to the left and the right of the main altar.
Vatican II at 60 Lecture Series
Sixty Years Later: What Happened to the Council’s Vision of the Church?
The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) reshaped the church’s self-understanding. This talk will explore which aspects of this “new” self-understanding have become a part of the church’s life and which still need more attention.
Thursday, September 4th 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 Martin Madar, PhD
Martin Madar is an associate professor of systematic theology at Xavier University. He specializes in ecclesiology (understanding the church) and the Second Vatican Council.
Sponsors: Institute of Spirituality & Social Justice (Xavier University), Brueggeman Center (Xavier University), Bellarmine Chapel, St. Xavier Church
Vatican II at 60 Lecture Series
Overcoming the Dichotomy Between Faith and Everyday Life: Vatican II and the Seeds of the ‘Culture of Encounter’
Part of Vatican II at 60 Lecture Series Gaudium et spes, the final document of Vatican II, proposes a dramatic shift in how the church engages the world. Chief among its concerns is the “dichotomy between faith and everyday life,” or how people may compartmentalize their faith and reduce the scope of their discipleship. This presentation will discuss some of the key themes in this document, its influence over the last 60 years, and how it informs the vision of the “culture of encounter” that calls Christians to come together to practice dialogue and collaboration in the pursuit of solidarity.
Thursday, September 18th 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 Marcus Mescher, PhD
Marcus Mescher is associate professor of Christian ethics at Xavier University. He specializes in Catholic social thought and moral formation and is the author of The Ethics of Encounter, proposing a moral framework to implement the “culture of encounter” championed by Pope Francis. 
Sponsors: Institute of Spirituality & Social Justice (Xavier University), Brueggeman Center (Xavier University), Bellarmine Chapel, St. Xavier Church
Vatican II at 60 Lecture Series
"From Enemies to Siblings: The Transformation of Jewish-Catholic Relations"
Monday, September 29th 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 William Madges, PhD
Brueggeman Salon Series
AI and the Academy
Wednesday, October 8th at 4:00 PM
The Edward B. Bruggeman Center for Dialogue Bellarmine Chapel (Xavier University)
Vatican II at 60 Lecture Series
"The Catholic Church and Other Religions: Interfaith Dialogue at 60"
This will be a panel discussion moderated by John O'Keefe, PhD
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.
Presented by John O'Keefe, PhD
Vatican II at 60 Lecture Series
"The Best of Catholicism: What Vatican II Offers Us Today"
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