1960. Varigotti (SV). Father Luigi Giussani with students during the Tower Ray.

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.

Register Here

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
Dean, Benedictine College

Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall

Introductory Remarks

Speaker: Aaron Riches
Professor of Theology, Benedictine College

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 Professor of Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall
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
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 Professor of History, Providence College In conversation with a group of college students Location: Murphy McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall
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
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

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

10:00 a.m.

Mass in St. Benedict's Abbey Church