Lumen Christi Institute

Calling all high schoolers!

Join us on the beautiful grounds of Mundelein Seminary for a week of exploring the Western and Catholic intellectual tradition as we examine together the rich theme of the journey. In our expedition together—alongside the likes of such adventurers as Odysseus, Augustine, Dante, Bonaventure, Teresa of Avila, and Don Quixote—we will consider what it means to set out as sojourners and pilgrims longing for a true homeland in which we’ve never lived, to act heroically in the face of a broken world, and finally to return home to God, accepting the call to be saints.

Learn more and register: https://lumenchristi.org/event/newman-forum-2026-summer-institute-there-and-back-again-the-adventures-of-heroes-saints-and-pilgrims/

APPLY BY MAY 31: The Fons Vitae Institute is hosting a three-day seminar to examine what has long been called the “contraceptive mentality,” along with new challenges related to in vitro fertilization (IVF).

From the outset, the Magisterium of the Catholic Church has warned of the potential negative consequences of separating union from reproduction intrinsic to both contraception and IVF. The emerging field of restorative reproductive medicine, on the other hand, focuses on diagnosing and treating underlying causes of reproductive problems, aiming to restore natural function.

Students will encounter theological, epidemiologic, clinical, and pastoral experts to spur us toward a robust dialogue about reproductive medicine in its personal and social context in the twenty-first century and, ultimately, how to improve the health of couples, children, and families while also promoting the common good of society as a whole, especially those who are socio-economically disadvantaged.

The application closes on May 31. Participants will be admitted on a rolling basis; applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

https://divinity.duke.edu/events/theology-and-reproduction-ethical

Duke Divinity School

Theology and Reproduction: Ethical and Medical Considerations of Modern Reproductive Medicine | Duke Divinity School The SeminarThis seminar examines what has long been called the “contraceptive mentality,” along with new challenges related to in vitro fertilization (IVF). From the outset, the Magisterium of the Catholic Church has warned of potential negative consequences, opposing the secular philosophy on s...

SATURDAY: This forum invites graduate students and scholars to reflect on the vocation of the patristic theologian and its relationship to contemporary theological studies, the academy, and church today.

This reception and forum follows the annual meeting of the North American Patristics Society.

The Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage

The Vocation of the Patristic Theologian - Lumen Christi Institute This event is open to graduate students and faculty. For more information and to receive the registration link contact [email protected] This forum invites graduate students and scholars to reflect on the vocation of the patristic theologian and its relationship to contemporary theological stu...

THURSDAY and FRIDAY: LCI is excited to host Schola Antiqua for a series of concerts on the music of Pope Leo X.

LCI will host two sacred music concerts, one in Wilmette and one in Hyde Park. The Schola Antiqua will sing the music of one of the pope’s Leonine forebearers, Pope Leo X, the great patron of the arts.

https://lumenchristi.org/concert

Committed to supporting friendships in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness, the Lumen Christi Institute offers a residential community for students. The Victorian mansion accommodates nine male students and currently has rooms available for the 2026-27 academic year.

Applicants must be current or incoming University of Chicago male students who will be entering the academic school year in Fall 2026.

https://lumenchristi.org/student-residence

This forum invites graduate students and scholars to reflect on the vocation of the patristic theologian and its relationship to contemporary theological studies, the academy, and church today. A panel of senior faculty and early career scholars will speak on this topic in order to provide perspectives from those at every stage of their scholarly career. The discussion will be moderated by Fr. Matthew Dunch of Loyola University Chicago.

This reception and forum follows the annual meeting of the North American Patristics Society.

The Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage

The Vocation of the Patristic Theologian - Lumen Christi Institute This event is open to graduate students and faculty. For more information and to receive the registration link contact [email protected] This forum invites graduate students and scholars to reflect on the vocation of the patristic theologian and its relationship to contemporary theological stu...

MAY 21 and 22: LCI is excited to host Schola Antiqua for a series of concerts on the music of Pope Leo X.

LCI will host two sacred music concerts, one in Wilmette and one in Hyde Park. The Schola Antiqua will sing the music of one of the pope’s Leonine forebearers, Pope Leo X, the great patron of the arts.

https://lumenchristi.org/concert

Today, we close out our 2025-26 West Suburban Catholic Culture Series with a dialogue between Joe Vukov and Mike Murphy, where they will ponder what Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical—scheduled for release this Friday—might say.

Can't get enough encyclicals? Check out this webinar on Pope Francis's Fratelli Tutti: https://www.youtube.com/live/HXQUKyYZisU

TOMORROW: Philosophers Joe Vukov and Mike Murphy will dialogue as they consider the prospects for the future as the Church confronts challenges such as social media, cyberreality and artificial intelligence.

https://lumenchristi.org/wsccs