Events - Today's American Catholic

Events

Conversations with Catholic writers, theologians, and activists to shape and sustain our faith

In addition to publishing written work, Today’s American Catholic regularly hosts online events with a variety of writers, theologians, activists, and others to discuss issues of interest to contemporary Catholics. For easy reference, we anthologize all of our past events here as well as on our Youtube page. If there is a topic you would like to see covered in a future event, please feel free to get in touch.

Restoring Orders: A Conversation with Phyllis Zagano

September 29, 2024

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Dr. Phyllis Zagano discusses the history and theology of the women's diaconate, as well as its emergence within the Synod on Synodality. From September 26, 2024.

The Question of Ourselves: A Convocation for Richard P. McBrien

May 22, 2024

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Panelists Fr. Michael S. Driscoll, Sally Vance-Trembath, Kern Trembath, Liza Peters, and Mária Dominika Vanková speak about the life and lasting legacy of Fr. Richard P. McBrien. From May 20, 2024.

A Model of Mutuality: A Conversation with Natalia Imperatori-Lee

May 12, 2024

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Dr. Natalia Imperatori-Lee discusses her latest book, "Women and the Church: From Devil's Gateway to Discipleship." From May 9, 2024.

Reflecting the Word: A Conversation with Robert Choiniere

March 17, 2024

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Robert Choiniere, D.Min, founder of Ignatian Encounter Ministry, discusses the history and mission of the organization and how it is contributing to the ongoing synodal process. From March 14, 2024.

The Vision of the Neighborhood Church: A Conversation with Virginia Saldanha

December 15, 2023

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Author, activist, and theologian Virginia Saldanha discusses the history, theology, and practice of "neighborhood" small church communities. From December 11, 2023.

To Be the Face of the Church: A Panel Discussion on Charles de Foucauld

September 21, 2023

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Rosemary Peters-Hill, Dr. Ciriaco Piccirillo, and Rev. Leonard J. Tighe discuss the life, witness, and spiritual communities of St. Charles de Foucauld. From September 18, 2023.

“Come and See”: Reimagining Evangelization with Michael J. Sanem

April 28, 2023

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Michael J. Sanem discusses his latest book for Liturgical Press, "Becoming the Good News: New Approaches to Parish Evangelization." From April 25, 2023.

God’s Quad: A Panel Discussion on Community Building and Campus Ministry

March 23, 2023

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Kevin Ahern, Paulina Halley, and Fr. Joe Healey discuss the current state of campus ministry and the role of small Christian communities and synodality in rebuilding the "student church." From March 21, 2023.

Sheltered in the Letter: A Conversation with Mahri Leonard-Fleckman and Amy Ekeh

March 3, 2023

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Mahri Leonard-Fleckman and Amy Ekeh discuss "Ponder," their award-winning contemplative Bible study series used by small Christian communities. From February 28, 2023.

The Way of Saint Phoebe: A Conversation with Ellie Hidalgo of Discerning Deacons

October 7, 2022

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Ellie Hidalgo, co-director of Discerning Deacons, discusses the possibilities of women in the diaconate. From October 5, 2022.

Hope in the Wilderness: A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Coblentz

April 3, 2022

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Dr. Jessica Coblentz discusses her new book, "Dust in the Blood: A Theology of Life with Depression." From March 30, 2022.

A Synodal Church in a Plural World: A Conversation with Mark Guevarra

January 14, 2022

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Mark Guevarra of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, discusses the origins, processes, and possibilities of the 2023 Synod. From January 2022.

“Fratelli Tutti” and the Culture of Encounter: A Conversation with Dr. Marcus Mescher

October 11, 2021

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Author and professor of Christian ethics Dr. Marcus Mescher discusses Pope Francis's 2020 encyclical "Fratelli Tutti" and its messages of compassion, mercy, and solidarity. From October 2021.

The Case for Commitment: A Conversation with Pete Davis and Elias Crim

September 8, 2021

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A conversation with author and civic activist Pete Davis and writer and publisher Elias Crim on the relationship between Catholicism and civic life. From September 2021.

The Truth at the Heart of the Lie: A Conversation with James Carroll

April 15, 2021

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Award-winning author, historian, and journalist James Carroll discusses his new memoir, "The Truth at the Heart of the Lie: How the Catholic Church Lost Its Soul." From April 2021.