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‘Jesus Approaches’ Book Winning Awards

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC and Emily Reuvers '20

November 20, 2018

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The Newsroom recently sat down with Liz Kelly, managing editor of LOGOS journal, about the success of her latest book, "Jesus Approaches: What Contemporary Women Can Learn about Healing, Freedom & Joy from the Women of the New Testament."

Members of the Living Learning Community gather for dinner.

Feeling of Home: Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities Provide Stability

Anastasia Washburn ’20

July 16, 2018

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The Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities provide the stability of home for students.

Conference Attendees Discuss Business in an Inclusive Economy

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

June 25, 2018

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Approximately 200 scholars gathered at the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus June 21-23 for the 10th International Conference on Catholic Social Thought and Business Education, and Sixth Colloquium on Christian Humanism in Business and Society.

Catholic Studies alum Ben Vasko teaches his sixth grade Latin class at Ave Maria Academy March 20, 2018 in Maple Grove, MN. Taken for Lumen magazine.

Teacher as Witness – Catholic Studies Alumni Lead as Both

Maura Kennedy ’19 CSMA and Michael Naughton

June 4, 2018

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An alumna and the director of the Center for Catholic Studies discuss what makes a good teacher.

Catholic Studies Graduate Program Launches New Online Options

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May 30, 2018

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The Master of Arts in Catholic Studies (CSMA) Online program will launch this fall with the goal of reaching a new generation and creating more flexible learning opportunities for nontraditional students.

Co-directors of the Murphy Institute Christopher Thompson (theology) and Elizabeth (Lisa) Schiltz (law) converse for the camera March 1, 2018 in Sitzmann Hall.

Christopher Thompson Becomes New Co-director of Murphy Institute

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May 9, 2018

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Thompson joins Lisa Schiltz, Herrick Professor of Law and Thomas J. Abood Research Scholar, in directing the Murphy Institute.

Business in an Inclusive Economy

Kat Stultz ’19 CSMA and Monsignor Martin Schlag

May 9, 2018

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Learn how ‘common good’ applies to the world of business.

The Feeling of Home

Anastasia Washburn ’20

May 9, 2018

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The Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities provide the stability of home for students.

In Memoriam – Don J. Briel

Dave Deavel

May 9, 2018

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Some students called him James Bond for his cool demeanor and international travel, but he was seen more often as a wise intellectual and spiritual father.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Dr. Don Briel

Jordan Osterman '11

February 16, 2018

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Please remember in your prayers Dr. Don Briel, founder and longtime director of the Center for Catholic Studies, who died on Thursday.

Anna Knier (left) and Annie Mossbrugger discuss a book during a "Well-Read Mom" book club meeting August 31, 2017 at the St. Paul home of Beth Nelson.

Well-Read Mom Has Deep Roots at St. Thomas

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January 15, 2018

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Well-Read Mom, which has grown into a world-wide influence, brings Catholic moms together to read and talk about great literature once a month.

Habiger Institute – Not So Different

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January 12, 2018

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Participants from the weeklong Catholic Studies retreat to Denver talk about their personal experiences in serving with Christ in the City to care for the spiritually and physically poor.

The Saint Peter's Basilica is seen in silhouette on February 28, 2013, in Rome, Italy.

A New Generation Receives the Gift of Rome

By Mark (and Maria) Janke ’04

January 12, 2018

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Mark Janke '04 reflects on the trip to Rome he and his wife Maria led in 2014, which was an opportunity for students at the Bernardi Campus in Florida to experience the Catholic tradition in the Eternal City.

Vincent and Danielle '11 CSMA sit for an interview July 20, 2017 in Sitzmann Hall. The Ruiz-Ponces are missionaries in India.

Preach the Gospel, Serve the Poor

Elizabeth Kelly ’08 CSMA

January 12, 2018

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A missionary family lives and serves in Goa, India, spreading God's love to people living in poverty.

Catholic Studies professor and director of the Ryan Institute Fr. Martin Schlag poses for a portrait September 20, 2017 in Sitzmann Hall.

Ryan Institute Opening New Doors

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January 11, 2018

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Monsignor Martin Schlag, JD, S.T.D., discusses the John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought, where he is the new director as of this fall.

Forty Years of Coeds – A Tommie Family Tradition

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December 20, 2017

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The four female graduates of the Crotty family are among a series of stories on alumane the Newsroom will feature this year as we celebrate 40 years of coeducation.

The Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas is seen past snow-covered trees March 23, 2015.

‘Night of Silence’ Advent Hymn Goes From St. Thomas to the World

Jordan Osterman '11

December 12, 2017

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St. Thomas students, faculty guidance and a bit of winter magic helped bring the famed Advent hymn "Night of Silence" from the St. Paul campus to the world.

Student Alejandra Chavez Rivas listens to a lecture during a Catholic Studies and Business Ethics class December 13, 2016 in Sitzmann Hall.

From a Silent Center – Pairing Faith and Business

Elizabeth Kelly ’08 C.S.M.A.

May 18, 2017

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Two students share what they learned about silence and belief in their Christian Faith and Entrepreneurship course.

A gold crucifix from the collection of Fr. Dennis Dease is show March13, 2015. Art History tag number 2012.003.006A

Salve Sancta Crux

Maria Wiering Pedersen ’06, ’10 M.A. Art History

May 18, 2017

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This year the Master’s in Catholic Studies program partnered with the Department of Art History and Office for Mission to feature select pieces from the University of St. Thomas Father Dennis Dease Crucifix Collection.

Catholic Studies professor Robert (Bob) Kennedy (left) and John Boyle pose for a portrait in Sitzmann Hall February 24, 2017.

Creating the Conditions for Success – Catholic Studies Department Transitions Chair

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May 17, 2017

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At the end of this academic year, Bob Kennedy will step down as the chair of the Department of Catholic Studies and John Boyle will take his place.

Board member Gino Lambo, middle, speaks during a Catholic Studies Advisory Board meeting at Terrence Murphy Hall on the Minneapolis campus on January 12, 2015. Board member Chris DuFresne is pictured to the far left and board member Joeseph Lahti is pictured to the right.

The Sanctity of Sales

May 17, 2017

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Gino Lambo ’95 sells life-saving medical technology.

Catholic Studies graduate student Kelley Warner poses for a portrait in the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library great room Marcy 9, 2017. Taken for Lumen magazine.

Lifelong Learning

May 17, 2017

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Catholic studies classrooms are graced with nontraditional students more often than you might think.

Professional Notes for April 21, 2017

Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A.

April 21, 2017

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This edition of professional notes includes faculty Chris Bedford, Jean-Pierre Bongila, Joseph Brom (professor emeritus), Dave Deavel, Hans Gustafson, Thomas Hickson, Anne Klejment, Sister Katarina Schuth, Angela Senander, Kevin Theissen, Christopher Vye, Christian Washburn and John Wendt; staff Greg Argo, Meg Manahan and Talia Nadir; and graduate students Daniel Elenz, Greta Gilbertson and Kristen Nelson; and undergraduates Ashley Brundrett, Sam Duncanson, Sarah Horns and Gabrielle Houle.

More than 1,000 St. Thomas, Other Community Members Pour in for Christianity and Politics Talk

Jordan Osterman '11

April 10, 2017

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Hundreds of St. Thomas students, faculty and staff, and other community members filled James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall at St. Thomas on Friday to hear Ross Douthat and Dr. Cornel West discuss Christianity and politics in today's United States.

Professional Notes for March 10, 2017

Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A.

March 10, 2017

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This week's notes feature faculty Catherine Deavel, David Deavel, Hans Gustafson, J. Thomas Ippoliti, Len Jennings, Mike Klein, Don LaMagdeleine, Suzanne Schons, Ivancica Schrunk, Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan and John Wendt; staff member Dana Peterson; and alumna/former staff member Deb DeMeester.