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Exploring Identity and (Dis)belonging, a big city, big ideas experience

May 5, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute’s first regional workshop for the year, Exploring Identity and (Dis)belonging through the Personal Essay, finished up late last month. It took place from April 16 - 23. Led by Enuma Okoro, 9 participants as well as Collegeville Institute Director of Program Services Carla Durand experienced 7 days of writing and reflecting in New York City.

2022-23 Resident Scholars program caps off peaceful, productive year

May 5, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

It feels like it just started yesterday, but the 2022/23 resident scholars program concluded on April 28, after 8 months of dedicated research, writing, rest, and community building. Our 28 resident scholars for this year came from far and wide as Singapore, and as close by as Minneapolis. They included professors, artists, activists, religious leaders, and writers.

CI Resident Scholar performing cello at Saint John’s University

March 7, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Collegeville Institute resident scholar Thomas Schönberg is participating in a concert series at nearby Saint John's University over the next few weeks. The series, entitled "Echoes of the Divine: A Dialogue between Jewish and Christian Musical Traditions" will take place on March 16, April 3 and April 20.

We’re hiring!

February 28, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute is hiring! We have an opening for: Program and Communications Assistant. Please check out the job posting for more information and to apply.

CI Program Associate Jessie Bazan publishes new book

February 15, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Collegeville Institute Program Associate Jessie Bazan recently published a new book, titled "Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities Year A (2023)". The book was published in August of 2022 by Liturgical Press, in Collegeville, Minnesota. You can read more about the book, and order at the book page on the Liturgical Press website.

Snow tracks spotted in Collegeville!

February 14, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

As the Minnesota cold weather continues to envelop the Collegeville Institute, a curious development has emerged just off our shores.

Collegeville Institute starts year with two yoga and writing workshops

February 9, 2023 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute has started out its Ecclesial Literature Project programming for the year with a double dose of writing workshops.

Writing Grief and Mystic Activists Final Workshops for 2022 Year

November 14, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute conducted two workshops in October to complete its Ecclesial Literature Project programming for the 2022 year. The first was Writing Grief as Restorative Justice. This workshop took place online from October 10th through October 14… Read more >

Collegeville Institute and School of Theology Team Up for Oktoberfest

October 24, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Every October, the Collegeville Institute and the graduate Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary (SOT) celebrate an annual tradition that is familiar to the German Catholic roots of the wider Saint John’s/Saint Ben’s community. This is of course, an … Read more >

Friday Night Gatherings start off the year

October 4, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Every Friday night, resident scholars and Collegeville Institute staff gather for a longstanding tradition of community bonding, the Friday Night Gathering. Often, our resident scholars focus on their work, writing, and research throughout the week, while also enjoying the place … Read more >

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