2010 Newman Conference August 5-7, 2010
National Institute for Newman Studies
This year's conference theme is "A
Reflection on the Life, Thought, and Spirituality of John Henry Newman in
Celebration of His Beatification."
Over 25 speakers will deliver papers
on such varied topics as "Principles of Newman's Theological Reading of the
Fathers," "Newman and Twentieth-Century Literary Converts: Lowell, Merton, and
Day" and "Holiness in the Parochial and Plain Sermons: Its Nature, Aids, and
Obstacles."
Keynote addresses will be given by Fr. Ian Ker, of Oxford
University, Dr. Terrence Merrigan, of the Catholic University of Leuven, and
Dr. Cyril O'Regan of the University of Notre Dame.
The August conference in Pittsburgh will begin with a Mass celebrated by Pittsburgh Bishop David
Zubik. Deacon Jack Sullivan, the man who was healed through Newman's intercession,
will offer the homily.
Conference details and registration information is
available on the Newman Association's website.
