FREE 'History Of Catholic Ed' Speakers, Discussion At Neumann

  Experts on three legendary figures in the history of Catholic education will speak at Neumann University 2p.m., Wednesday, March 16. The panel discussion, “The Genius of Catholic Higher Education: The Legacies of Pope John Paul II, Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman and Saint John Neumann,” is scheduled for the Meagher Theatre as part of the University’s 46th Charter Day celebration.
  Moderated by CBS 3 Anchor Pat Ciarrocchi, the discussion features Michael Galligan-Stierle, Ph.D., president of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, who will speak on Pope John Paul II and Ex Corde Ecclesiae; Edward Miller, Ph.D., STD, a Cardinal Newman scholar and author, currently a professor of theology at Gwynedd Mercy College; and Rev. Richard Boever, Ph.D., author of the recently published book, St John Neumann, His Life and Spirituality.
  From 2000-2006, Galligan-Stierle served as the assistant secretary for Catholic higher education and campus ministry at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. During the past 40 years, he has been employed as a Catholic campus minister, university professor, internship supervisor, and student affairs professional. His 1996 book, The Gospel on Campus: A Handbook of Campus Ministry Programs and Resources, is viewed as a standard for Catholic campus ministry in the U.S.
  Miller received the University of Louvain’s doctor of sacred theology degree in 1982, working under the renowned Newman scholar, Jan Hendrik Walgrave.  He has taught at Ohio Dominican University and Emory University, where he was chair of the Ph.D. program in systematic theology.
  Since 1974 Father Boever, a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, has served as parish priest and pastor in St. Louis and Chicago; taught theology at Newman University and St. Louis University; served as university chaplain; and been director of Redemptorist formation for the pre-novitiate program.
  The University’s Charter Day celebration will begin with noon liturgy in Our Lady of Angels Convent, celebrated by Bishop Michael Fitzgerald, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s secretary for Catholic education. A reception will follow the Mass and lead to the Dr. Dorothy A.P. Leunissen Presidential Lecture, which this year takes the form of a panel discussion.
  The program is FREE and open to the public. To reserve a seat for the 2p.m. panel discussion, call 610-558-5501.