Saint Thomas More hosts a variety of programs intended to advance
Catholic intellectual life, both annual lectures and special
events.
The More House
Lecture
The oldest annual program at Saint Thomas More Chapel, this
lectureship brings a distinguished theologian to campus to
present a new work to the Catholic Community.
The Rev. Michael
Gosselin Lecture in Poetry and Faith
Named in memory of a beloved former Catholic Chaplain at Yale,
this annual lecture explores the intersection of poetry and
faith that was a particular interest of Fr. Gosselin, and
is presented each year concurrently with a poetry contest.
- 2002 - Giuseppe Mazotta, Professor of Italian
- 2003 - Annabel Patterson, Sterling Professor of English
- 2004 - Traugott Lawler, Professor of English
[winning poem]
Special Events
- 2005 - Faith and Values in the Corner Office with Gerry Roche, Executive Recruiter and Senior Chairman, Heidrick & Struggles
[photos]
- 2005 - John L. Allen, Jr., Vatican correspondent, National Catholic Reporter, and author of The Rise of Benedict XVI: The Inside Story of How the Pope Was Elected and Where He Will Take the Catholic Church
[photos]
- 2005 - Sr. Helen Prejean, author, anti-death penalty activist, and real-life basis for the film Dead Man Walking
[photos]
- 2004 - Jim Towey, Director,
White House Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives
[photos]
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