Join us tonight for our 2024 Bernardin Lecture featuring the Papal Nuncio, Cardinal Christophe Pierre. "Pope Francis: Discernment and the Dialectic of Mercy" - 7 PM CDT in person in McCormick Lounge or via livestream. All are welcome! Loyola University Chicago youtube.com/watch?v=nhscMe…

Our 2024 Bernardin Lecture featuring Papal Nuncio, Cardinal Christophe Pierre was a tremendous success. Not only that, but we found him a new ecclesiastical garb. Enjoy the pictures! Recording coming soon! Loyola University Chicago

Introducing: The Department of Nuance 🎙️ Trailer available NOW, wherever you listen to podcasts! This project, featuring the expertise of our Bernardin Scholars, will be a hub for thoughtful, constructive conversations on the topics of greatest interest to the Church and world.

We're very happy to share this news that Dennis Holtschneider, CM ACCU DePaul University is joining us Catholic Theological Union as the Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Fellow in #Catholic Leadership. Watch here for news about his work with us starting in the fall.

Ahead of the June launch of Season 1 of the #DepartmentOfNuance, we're providing listeners with an 'orientation' to Cardinal Bernardin, Catholic Theological Union, and the "why" for this podcast. This bonus Ep. 0 features Director of the Bernardin Center, @stevenpmillies

If you haven't already, now would be a great time to listen to our bonus preview episode of the #DepartmentOfNuance podcast on Cardinal Bernardin. Why? Because TOMORROW our first official episode goes live!

Episode 1 of the #DepartmentOfNuance podcast is now live! Feat. Bernardin Scholar Caitlin Morneau of Catholic Mobilizing Network (@cmnendthedp) and Sr. Betsy Linehan, RSM educator and activist for criminal justice reform.

"Many times we're sold this narrative that we're executing the worst of the worst. But we are executing some of the most marginalized people and vulnerable people in our society..." Hear more in Episode 1 of the #DepartmentOfNuance podcast 🎙️

It's #DisabilityPrideMonth, so it's the perfect time to release Ep 2 of the #DepartmentOfNuance! This episode features TWO Bernardin Scholar alumni: David Gayes is a disability theologian and activist, and Kate Williams is VP of Sacred Music @giapublications. LISTEN NOW🎙️

Come learn abt #synodality in the #CatholicChurch Sept. 13-14. Refreshments & food Fri before a public lecture about Pope Leo XIV's vision. Sat, free lunch before breakout workshops on synodal topics, then Mass for the wknd. In person & online. Register ctu.edu/events

Join us for a Weekend of #Synodality! 9/13: Hear from Dr. Amanda Osheim (Loras College) on synodality from Pope Paul VI to today. 9/14: Come for a series of workshops and conversations in the Spirit on topics like polarization, climate justice, & more! ctu.edu/wp-content/upl…

What can we do at the personal, organizational, & social levels to really take #LaudatoSi to heart? In Ep. 3 of the #DepartmentOfNuance, Bernardin Scholar Matt Kresich and Russ Testa, Co-Director of the Office for Social Evangelization and Engagement w/ the Franciscans weigh in.

"Community is a core part of being Christian and having a Christian practice. We can't be Christian by ourselves. So when we think about others, it not only improves our spiritual health, but our planet’s health." Hear more in Episode 3 of the #DepartmentOfNuance podcast 🎙️

Join us TONIGHT on ZOOM to prepare for next month's 2nd session of the #Synod on #Synodality. Amanda Osheim @LorasCollege will help us understand where synodality comes from and what we're asked to do. Click below, join us at 8EDT/7CDT. ctu.edu/event/a-weeken…

We were joined today by Profs Catherine Clifford U Saint Paul Ottawa Stan Chu Ilo DePaul University and Robin Ryan Catholic Theological Union to celebrate Stephen B. Bevans Divine Word-Chicago major new book from Orbis Books—a missionary ecclesiology for the #PopeFrancis era. orbisbooks.com/products/commu…

Some might even say he's a prophet in the Merriam-Webster definition of the word. prophet noun proph·​et ˈprä-fət  2: one gifted with more than ordinary spiritual and moral insight especially : an inspired poet

LGBTQ+ Catholics exist, and always have. Jason Steidl - author of "LGBTQ+ Catholic Ministry: Past and Present" w/ Paulist Press - is on Ep. 4 of the #DepartmentOfNuance to talk about the history of Catholic LGBTQ+ advocacy and its importance for today. Listen NOW 🎙️🏳️‍🌈

"God has been present in your suffering, in your wrestling. God sees you. God loves you. God created you this way and God has a purpose for your life." Hear more of Jason Steidl 's story on Episode 4 of the #DepartmentOfNuance podcast

Ahead of the election, we're pleased to share an exclusive conversation between Bernardin Scholar Peter Denio and Cardinal Tobin of the Archdiocese of Newark (@nwkarchdiocese) on the importance of unity. Catch Ep. 5 of the #DepartmentOfNuance wherever you listen to podcasts🎙️

If you live in the United States, today is #ElectionDay. As you prepare to exercise your right to #vote, it's important to remember the relationship between our politics and our faith. Quote from our #DepartmentOfNuance Episode 5 interview with Cardinal Tobin of @nwkarchdiocese