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Two Writing Workshops Fill July

August 12, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Over the month of July, the Collegeville Institute hosted two distinct writing workshops, following the recommencement of in-person workshopping at the Collegeville Institute in June.

The first of these was Women Writing led by Lauren Winner, which took place from … Read more >

Writing Workshops Are Back In Person

June 16, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute recently hosted its first in-person writing workshop after two summers of virtual writing workshops due to Covid.

Former CI Board Member Krista Tippett receives Honorary Doctorate

May 25, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

On May 23, Yale University awarded the honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree to Krista Tippett, former Collegeville Institute Board Member.

Honoring Joyce McFarland

May 20, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

On May 13, our dear friend Joyce McFarland died. She was, in the words of former Executive Director Patrick Henry, "one of God's great ones."

Board Honors Outgoing Members and Elects New Chair

May 13, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

At its spring meeting, the board expressed gratitude and appreciation to outgoing members. Mary Pickard was elected as the next board chair.

Call for Proposals: Virtual Event Series

May 6, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Want to share with the CI community? We invite proposals for our 2022-23 virtual event series. Application deadline is Monday, June 6, 2022.

Shaping Ministry for the Next 25 Years

May 5, 2022 By Amy Fistler Leave a Comment

We hope that you will consider renewing and increasing your support by making a gift by June 30 – the end of our fiscal year.

Spring Scholars Convene for Final Gathering

May 1, 2022 By Collegeville Institute 2 Comments

At the end of April, scholars held their final gathering at the Butler Center, marking the end of the 2021-22 Resident Scholars program.

CI Hosts New Vocation and Disability Seminar

April 11, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

On March 31-April 2, the Collegeville Institute hosted its first gathering of the Seminar on Vocation and Disability over Zoom.

Benedictine Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

April 8, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Jessie Bazan moderated a panel discussion on Benedictine perspectives on DEIJ work featuring CI alumni Nicholas Tangen and Eric LeCompte.
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