Harvard Catholic Forum

The Shroud of Turin has fascinated and puzzled historians and archaeologists with its mysterious blood-stained image of a man, believed by many to be Jesus of Nazareth. Join us this Thursday as Fr. Andrew Dalton (@OthoniaInc) discusses the history of the Shroud and what this unique relic can teach us about the Christian faith. harvardcatholicforum.org/event/who-is-t…

Co-presented by @HarvardHillel Co-sponsored by Harvard Christian Alumni Society, @SaintBInstitute, the St. Benedict Institute at Hope College, Harvard Cru, St. Peter's Parish (Cambridge), and the Harvard Office of the President/Initiative on Interfaith Engagement

This Thursday at 6 PM, join us as Professor Jon Levenson (Harvard) explores the Biblical roots, along with Jewish and eventually Christian interpretations and norms, of the Sabbath – the holiday that occurs without exception after every six days. To many an obsolete institution, the Sabbath nonetheless has attracted new attention in recent decades because it speaks so powerfully to the contemporary world. harvardcatholicforum.org/event/the-sabb…

Join us today at 5 PM as @clooney_x discusses his book "Hindu and Catholic, Priest and Scholar: A Love Story" harvardcatholicforum.org/event/book-tal…

Join us tomorrow at 10:30 AM as the distinguished poet and literary critic Paul Mariani invites participants to explore the integral relation between written word and image, by combining poetry reading, conversation, and the experience of beauty in a selection of great paintings. harvardcatholicforum.org/event/image-an…

Join us today at 5:30 PM EST, in person & on zoom, for a book talk on A Theology of Health by Tyler Vanderweele. In A Theology of Health, Tyler VanderWeele develops a Christian framework for understanding of health as incorporating both physical and personal wholeness, placing health within a broad theological perspective on the ends of human life. His insights engage the theory and practice of medicine, the theological disciples, the self-understanding of those who suffer illness, and the practitioners of pastoral care. Theologian Dominic Doyle responds, followed by audience Q&A. Reception to follow. Co-presented by @HRSatHarvard & @HFHarvard Co-sponsored by @bcstm, the Guild of St. Luke, and the Harvard Christian Alumni Society. Learn more and register at harvardcatholicforum.org/event/book-tal…

On Sunday, November 9 at 3 PM (livestream & in-person), in honor of the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, two distinguished choirs devoted to their rich traditions of sacred music present a program that weaves together soaring musical expressions of our common worship. Co-presented by Hellenic College Holy Cross, St. Paul's Parish, and St. Paul's Choir School Co-sponsored by the Harvard Orthodox Chaplaincy, Saints Constantine and Helen Church, the Telos Center, the Huffington Ecumenical Institute, COLLIS Institute of Catholic Thought and Culture (Cornell), @Kateri_Inst, the In Lumine Network, and St. Mary Orthodox Church Learn more and register at harvardcatholicforum.org/event/credo%3A…

Did you miss Karin Öberg's lecture on Cosmic Origins and Christian Creation? Watch the recording, available now on our archive! harvardcatholicforum.org/eventarchive/c…

Can virtues – the good habits that shape human character – also shape the performance of business and non-profit organizations? If so, they are an indispensable tool for leaders in any workforce, large or small. Join us for an interactive workshop with @DeanBillBowman and Peter Pin on Saturday, October 25, 10 AM - Noon, that will show how to choose the specific human virtues that make a difference for a particular organization, and how to train the workforce for lasting results. harvardcatholicforum.org/event/how-virt…

The restoration of Notre-Dame in Paris after the devastating fire of April 2019 opened the upper parts of this magnificent structure to fresh examination by historians and materials scientists. There Professor Bruzelius and her colleagues found striking visual evidence of multiple innovations in design and construction as the original builders stretched their creative powers. Join us for a lecture from Caroline Bruzelius tomorrow, Thursday, October 2 at 5:30 PM EDT, livestreamed and in-person. Learn more and register at harvardcatholicforum.org/event/creativi…

And today @thenewdigest: Fr. Nathaniel Sanders, Harvard undergraduate Catholic chaplain, publishes his response from the @harvardHCF event — an instructive essay on the providentialist theology of De Maistre. Enjoy! api.omarshehata.me/substack-proxy…

On September 12, the Harvard Catholic Forum held an event on “Christian Nihilism and Romanticism” at which I spoke, with an excellent response by Fr. Nathaniel Sanders, the Harvard undergraduate chaplain. Today my talk, “Three Mistakes About Power and Justice,” is posted @thenewdigest. Fr. Sanders’ response will run tomorrow. Enjoy! api.omarshehata.me/substack-proxy…

Scientific discoveries about the origins of the universe and human life are sometimes believed to contradict or disprove ancient Christian understandings of divine creation and providence. This talk by Karin Öberg explores the story of cosmic origins offered by the scientific project and asks how it relates to theological ideas at the core of Christianity. Thursday, September 25, 5:30 PM, In-person & livestreamed harvardcatholicforum.org/event/cosmic-o…

Apply to be a 2025-26 HCF Fellow! Student Fellows join a lively intellectual community, undertake educational projects with the Forum’s support, and are invited to smaller, informal gatherings with Catholic scholars and scientists. Learn more & apply: harvardcatholicforum.org/applytobeafell…

Want to rewatch Archbishop Borys Gudziak's lecture on "What's at Stake in Russia's War Against Ukraine?" Watch the recording on our archive: harvardcatholicforum.org/eventarchive/w…

Join us on Friday at 4 PM as we welcome @DrScottHahn for "Veritas: The Saving Truth of Scripture." Learn more and register at harvardcatholicforum.org/scott-hahn-ver…

Join us on Thursday, March 27 at 5:30 PM EDT as Archbishop @borysgudziak explores the deeper causes of Russia’s actions, the resilience of the Ukrainian people, and the role of the Church and religion in both these phenomena. Learn more and register at harvardcatholicforum.org/whats-at-stake

The Cathedral of Notre Dame, while still in process of construction, was the liturgical setting for ground-breaking developments in musical composition and practice. Join us for an introductory talk by Thomas Forrest Kelly exploring its early days of music followed by a performance by the Boys and Schola of St. Paul's Choir. harvardcatholicforum.org/when-notre-dam…