Archbishop's lecture series
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The Archbishop’s Lecture Series offers all people of the Archdiocese of Portland the opportunity to reflect with distinguished Catholic authors and scholars on compelling topics concerning the Catholic faith and its relationship to the modern world.
Upcoming Lecture:
Particles of Faith: How Science Led me to Christ
Dr. Stacy Trasancos
December 9 at St. Anthony's, Tigard, 7-9pmStacy A. Trasancos earned a doctorate in chemistry from Penn State University and an MA in dogmatic theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Before becoming Catholic, she worked as a chemist for DuPont before leaving to raise children. Now she teaches chemistry and physics for Kolbe Academy and theology and science courses for Holy Apostles and Seton Hall University.
She has been a frequent guest on Relevant Radio, Ave Maria Radio, EWTN, Catholic Answers Live, and Subject Matters with Sebastian Gomes of Salt & Light TV. She has written numerous articles for Catholic publications and is the author of Science was Born of Christianity: The Teaching of Fr. Stanley L. Jaki and Particles of Faith: A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science.
Dr. Trasancos has seven children, three grandchildren, two German shepherds, and lives with her family in Hideaway, Texas.RSVP online HERE
$5 for tickets. Pay online or at the door.
Questions? Email mmarston@archdpdx.orgDownload Flyer HERE
* * * * * *PAST LECTURES
Veritatis Splendor and the Beauty of the Christian Moral Life
The 25 th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s encyclical, Veritatis Splendor, which provides a remarkable synthesis of the essential Catholic moral teachings.
DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE"Humanae Vitae and the Sexual Revolution: 50 Years Later" - August 2018
Fr. Tad Pacholczyk spoke on this landmark encyclical, which provides beautiful and clear teaching about God's plan for married love and the transmission of life.
Download the flyer HERE.
"Why the Reformation Still Matters, Whether We Like It Or Not" - December 2017
Dr. Brad S. Gregory spoke on the Reformation and its impact on the modern world.
Download the flyer HERE.
Dr. Peter Kreeft:
Listen to his talk by clicking HERE.
Questions? Contact Miriam Marston at mmarston@archdpdx.org or 503-233-8324.