Blogs
Mary in the News: June 29, 2021
By Michael Duricy
Marian Library and International Marian Research Institute Features
Updates
Dr. Gloria Dodd recently posted a blog about an IMRI graduate who received our STL degree posthumously in December 2020. Let us remember him and his family in our prayers.
In Memoriam: Father Christopher Roberts ‘20
When International Marian Research Institute student, Father Christopher Roberts, died following a tragic accident in October 2020 at the age of 41, his passing came as a great shock and a significant loss to me, to his fellow students, and to the IMRI faculty and staff.
Father Christopher began his studies at IMRI in 2015 and was a vibrant student at IMRI. I was blessed to direct his Licentiate in Sacred Theology thesis, which he completed in September 2020. He had a brilliant mind, a serious work ethic, and a strong Marian devotion. He used them all as a busy pastor in the Diocese of Lafayette, Indiana, for 13 years, taking classes and writing his thesis for five of those years. His sense of humor and haste helped him to juggle both pastoral and academic work....
Mary in Media: Books, Films, Music, etc.
Virtual Marian seminar: To Jesus through Mary - A Theological Exploration of the Four Marian Dogmas
The Catholic Studies Academy has decided to offer an online seminar on the Virgin Mary from July 13 - July 22, 2021. [If you miss a class, don’t worry! All sessions will be recorded and sent to attendees.]
Each session will begin with a presentation by IMRI Graduate, Dr. Richard Bulzacchelli, on the Scriptural witness, historical development, and theological significance of each of the four dogmas, followed by open discussion. Bring your curiosity and your questions.
More Information [N.B. The time for the sessions is given in Central Time.]
Marian Events
Title: Bridges and Boundaries
Theme: The Role of the Virgin Mary in Faith and Culture
Date: July 8-10, 2021
Location: Online
MSA member, Dr. Catherine O'Brien, informed us about a free online conference organized by the Centre for Marian Studies and the Institute of Theology at St. Mary's University Twickenham, UK. If you have any questions about this event, please email: info@marianstudies.ac.uk
Mary in the Catholic Press
200th anniversary of the founding of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati (The Ember) June 22, 2021
While the bicentennial isn't over, the Marian Pilgrimage is. I know, it's sad; but you can keep the joy of the pilgrimage alive by watching this incredible recap video. It captures the beauty, hope and joy of the pilgrimage and wraps it up in a nice four minute package.
Mary in the Secular Press
New online Marian course: Images of Mary (Press Release) June 16, 2021
The goal of this three-week e-seminar is to present the basic concept of Mary as Mother of God as seen in art, and some global perspectives for enrichment, as well as a deeper appreciation of the role she plays within other cultures.