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*POSTPONED* Publishing for Christian Writers Event

March 24, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Registration is now open for our rescheduled Collegeville Connections virtual event with Jevon Bolden and Ellie Roscher on Wednesday, May 5.

An Update on the Executive Director Search

March 8, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The search for our new Executive Director is progressing very well and on schedule.

Register Now for Collegeville Connections Events

March 2, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

In March, join us on Wednesdays from 12-1 PM, CST to talk about refugee stories, Benedictine monasticism, The Saint John's Bible, and Christian publishing.

Job Announcement: Executive Director

January 8, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Search Committee is accepting applications for the Collegeville Institute Executive Director position until Monday, March 1, 2021.

Resident Scholars Conclude Program on Zoom

December 18, 2020 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute’s one-of-a-kind Fall 2020 Resident Scholars program wrapped-up just as it began four months earlier—over Zoom.

Lauren Winner Leads Final 2020 Writing Workshop Online

December 14, 2020 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

On December 7 - 11, 2020, Lauren F. Winner lead the final 2020 Collegeville Institute writing workshop online.

November Regional Writing Workshops Go Virtual

November 30, 2020 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

During November, the Collegeville Institute hosted three virtual writing workshops originally intended to be in-person at regional sites.

Treasure in Clay Jars Retreat

November 20, 2020 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Communities of Calling Initiative held a “Treasure in Clay Jars” virtual retreat, which centered on the metaphor of pottery.

Ottenhoff Announces 2021 Retirement

October 30, 2020 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Don Ottenhoff, Executive Director of the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research, has announced his intention to retire.

Board Welcomes New Chair

September 30, 2020 By Collegeville Institute 1 Comment

At the September 24-25, 2020 Collegeville Institute board meeting, Bill Cahoy was welcomed as the new board chair.
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