The Newman Center at the Pittsburgh Oratory

Catholic Medical Association, Student Section announces it’s 2013 Medical Boot Camp

Office Manager — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:16:40 +0000

The Catholic Medical Association, the largest association of Catholic physicians and healthcare professionals in American, is hosting its first annual Med Student Boot Camp in June 2013. This exciting and innovative program is almost entirely free for student participants.
When: June 18-23, 2013

Where: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Who: Students currently enrolled in medical school, and students who will be matriculating into medical school in the summer or fall

What: Each day will include Mass and prayers from the Liturgy of the Hours, a mix of lectures with Q&A, role-playing, and small group discussions, guest speakers, and socials. Clinical topics will be explored in the light of the Catholic faith, theology, ethics, and spirituality

Cost: Successful applicants will be responsible for a $35 application fee and 10 percent of their travel costs. All other expenses shall be covered. Attendees must be members of the CMA Student Section

There is a limited number of slots available. For more information, see this flier. Go to application, if you want to apply.

Spiritual Classic Book Study for Adults – The Ladder of Divine Ascent

Office Manager — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:36:54 +0000

Spiritual Classic Book Study for Adults – The Ladder of Divine Ascent

(see flier for information)

The group will meet every Wednesday at 7:30pm, beginning April 17th.

The Ladder of Divine Ascent was the most widely used handbook of the ascetic life in the ancient Greek Church. It was written while the author St. John Climacus (c. 579-649) was abbot of the monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai. The ascetical life is portrayed as a ladder which each aspirant must ascend, each step being a virtue to be acquired or a vice to be surrendered. Its thirty steps reflect the hidden life of Christ himself.

This is a continuation of the Philokalia Study group and will lead us into some of the more practical implications and application of the themes we discussed over the last three months. It will also allow us to touch upon new thematic aspects of the Eastern Christian hesychastic spirituality. For more information go to scholachristi.blogspot.com or contact Fr. David at dabernethy@gmail.com. The website for podcasts is www.philokalia.podbean.com

The books will be provided for $20.00.

Newman Legacy Lecture – April 18, 2013 5:00 pm, Power Center Ballroom, Duquesne University

Office Manager — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:26:42 +0000

Newman Legacy Lecture (see flier)

April 18, 2013
5:00 pm

Power Center Ballroom, Duquesne University

Did Mary Die? Newman on Sin, Death and Mary’s Mortality
Join distinguished theologian Dr. Paul Griffiths as he explores the writings of Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman on Mary. Professor Griffiths finds a tension in Newman’s thought between his suggestion that Mary was assumed bodily into heaven without dying and his insistence that she did in fact die. As Dr. Griffiths explores this tension and attempts to resolve it, he will show the relevance of Newman’s thinking on this issue to a broader understanding of the relation between sin and death.

This Second Annual Newman Legacy Lecture is presented by the National Institute for Newman Studies.

About Dr. Paul J. Griffiths
Dr. Griffiths is the Warren Chair of Catholic Theology at Duke Divinity School and the influential author of many books, including Intellectual Appetite: A Theological Grammar and Song of Songs: A Commentary. He lectures and publishes widely on Catholic philosophical theology, religious diversity, early Christian thought and Buddhist thought.

For More Information
newmanstudies@ninsdu.org
412.681.4375

LOCATION CHANGE for “Holy Brewing Batman” – Graduate Students – Truth on Tap- Saturday, April 13, 7:30pm – 9:30pm, at the Newman Center Conference Room

Office Manager — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:25:30 +0000

LOCATION CHANGE: Will be held at the Newman Center Conference Room

Enjoy an evening with fellow graduate students from the area as we challenge each other to consider and contemplate the Faith.
Fellowship, fun, beer, and food are all provided. (Mike Nugent at mpn1@pitt.edu)

1st Annual Baccalaureate Mass & Dinner – Thursday, April 25 – Mass at 5:15pm, Dinner at 6:30pm

Office Manager — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:31:54 +0000

All University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University graduating seniors and alumni are invited to the First Annual Baccalaureate Mass and Dinner. We will be celebrating the graduates of 2013 and recognizing Dr. Clareece Godt, a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and a long time friend and volunteer of The Pittsburgh Oratory.

Mass will be offered at The Pittsburgh Oratory at 5:15pm.

A catered dinner will be served at 6:30pm at the Bigelow Conference and Reception Center at 4338 Bigelow Boulevard, Pgh, PA 15213.

A $30 free-will donation is requested from alumni and their guests. The cost for graduating seniors will be supported through these donations.

Please RSVP to Becca Marnell 412-681-3181 or email campusministry@pittsburghoratory.org

POLST – Pennsylvania Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment – APRIL 21, 2013 (SUNDAY)

Office Manager — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:47:44 +0000

Announcement:

POLST – Pennsylvania Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment
Speaker – Daniel A. Iracki, MD
Mass at 9am, Holy Family Chapel, UPMC-Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh
Breakfast Program to immediately follow in Clark Auditorium
Cost $15/adult (STUDENTS FREE)
RSVP by April 17 (donnellyb@pediatricalliance.com)

Prayer for Life – Saturday, April 6, depart from The Oratory at 7:45am and return in time for 10:00am Mass

Office Manager — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:42:27 +0000

Depart from Newman Center at 7:45am to ?pray at a local abortion clinic twice monthly. We will pray for the parents and children affected by abortions. Meet at 7:45 a.m. at the Newman Center on Saturday. We will return in time for the 10am Mass. Sign-ups can be found at the Newman Center front desk. (colleen.zbiegien@focus.org for more information)

Undergraduate Retreat, April 12 – April 14 at Rednal Retreat House in Ligionier

Office Manager — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:38:54 +0000

Undergraduate Retreat with the Theme: Creation and Recreation

The Easter season affords us the chance to greet the springtime with a spiritual glance. God’s work in creation heralds His work of re-creation, pointing us towards a spirituality of work, rest, and the point of living: a good way to prepare for a spiritually fruitful summer. Cost for food is $20. Transportation is available Contact Fr. Joshua at frjoshua@pittsburghoratory.org for more details.

Men’s Pancake Breakfast?

Office Manager — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:27:48 +0000

On Saturday, March 23 at 9:30am all male college undergraduate and graduate students are invited to a pancake breakfast at the Newman Center. Come for good food, fun and fellowship to start your Saturday off right! frjoshua@pittsburghoratory.org for more information

Prayer For Life – Saturday March 23

Office Manager — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:25:53 +0000

Depart from Newman Center at 7:45 am to pray at a local abortion clinic in Pittsburgh twice monthly. During these trips, we will pray for the mothers, fathers and children affected by abortions. Meet at 7:45 a.m. at the Newman Center on a Saturday morning, and the group will return in time for the 10am Mass. Sign-ups can be found at the Newman Center front desk beginning on the Monday before each trip. colleen.zbiegien@focus.org for more info.