Faith & Culture: Luigi Giussani and the Christian Presence on Campus
First National Conference, Communion and Liberation University (CLU)
Location: Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas
Dates: September 29 – October 1, 2023
Registration and Lodging
- Standard Registration: $75.00
- Benedictine College Students, Faculty, and Staff: $15.00
Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday at Benedictine College Dining Hall.
Lodging is available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atchison.
For more information please contact us.
Conference Schedule
Friday, September 29, 2023
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7:00 p.m. |
Greetings Speaker: Kimberly Shankman Dean, Benedictine College Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
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Introductory Remarks Speaker: Aaron Riches Professor of Theology, Benedictine College Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
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7:45 p.m. |
Mass in St. Benedict’s Abbey Church |
Saturday, September 30, 2023
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8:30 a.m. |
Morning Prayer Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
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9:00 a.m. |
Keynote Speech, “A Life-Changing Encounter” Speaker: Michael Waldstein Professor of Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
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10:15 a.m. |
Panel 1 – The Christian Presence On Campus Speaker: Sofia Carozza Postdoctoral Researcher, Harvard Medical School In conversation with Michelle Zaleski Professor of English, Benedictine College Q&A with the speakers at 11:15 a.m. Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
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12:10 p.m. |
Mass in St. Benedict’s Abbey Church |
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3:00 p.m. |
Panel 2 – From My Life To Yours: An Exhibit On The Life of Fr. Luigi Giussani, 1922-2005 Speaker: Francesca Silano Professor of History, Providence College In conversation with a group of college students Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
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4:15- 6:15 p.m. |
Guided Tours of The Exhibit On The Life Of Fr. Luigi Giussani, 1922-2005 Location: St. John Paul II Student Center |
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8:00 p.m. |
Spirito Gentil: A Piano Concert In Honor Of Fr. Luigi Giussani Pianist: Kuok-Wai Lio Featuring: Joseph Haydn, Andante and Variations in F minor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata in F major, K.533/494 Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata Op.57 “Appassionata” Frederic Chopin, Nocturne Op.27 No.2; Four Mazurkas Op.24 Robert Schumann, Kinderzenen Op.15 Location: O’Malley- McAllister Auditorium This event is free and open to the public. |
Sunday, October 1, 2023
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8:00 a.m. |
Morning Prayer Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
| 8:45 a.m. |
Mission is Possible: CLU In Action Speaker: Fr. Pietro Rossotti, FSCB National Leader, CLU – North America Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
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10:00 a.m. |
Mass in St. Benedict’s Abbey Church |