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
7:00 p.m. | Greetings Speaker: Kimberly Shankman Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
Introductory Remarks Speaker: Aaron Riches Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall | |
7:45 p.m. | Mass in St. Benedict’s Abbey Church |
Saturday, September 30, 2023
8:30 a.m. | Morning Prayer Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
9:00 a.m. | Keynote Speech, “A Life-Changing Encounter” Speaker: Michael Waldstein Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
10:15 a.m. | Panel 1 - The Christian Presence On Campus Speaker: Sofia Carozza In conversation with Michelle Zaleski Q&A with the speakers at 11:15 a.m. Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
12:10 p.m. | Mass in St. Benedict's Abbey Church |
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 In conversation with a group of college students Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
4:15- | Guided Tours of The Exhibit On The Life Of Fr. Luigi Giussani, 1922-2005 Location: St. John Paul II Student Center |
8:00 p.m. | Spirito Gentil: A Piano Concert In Honor Of Fr. Luigi Giussani Pianist: Kuok-Wai Lio Featuring: Location: O'Malley- McAllister Auditorium This event is free and open to the public. |
Sunday, October 1, 2023
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 Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall |
10:00 a.m. | Mass in St. Benedict's Abbey Church |