Jacques Maritain Center at Notre Dame

08/25/2026

This fall, the Maritain Center is pleased once again to sponsor a discussion group and one-credit course, the "Cercle d'études"! This title is meant to evoke a long-running discussion group hosted by the great 20th century Catholic thinkers Jacques and Raïssa Maritain, devoted to open-ended explorations of vital philosophical, theological, and social issues.

The first meeting is Wednesday, August 26th from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Maritain Library (4th floor of Geddes Hall). Register for the course or just drop by and join the discussion. Snacks will be provided!

06/05/2026

How did a young agnostic wracked with doubt and contemplating su***de become one of the greatest Catholic philosophers of the twentieth century?

Therese Cory and Christopher Enabnit of the University of Notre Dame discuss the life, impact, and continuing relevance of Jacques Maritain in The Evangelization & Culture Podcast.

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByE3M7M37Sk

05/26/2026

"Beyond the Machine—Josef Pieper and the Challenge of AI," a new documentary produced by EWTN, features Maritain Center director Prof. Therese Cory as an interviewee.

Watch the film online or as it airs live on 5/26 @ 8p ET, 5/30 @ 9p ET, and 5/31 @ 1:30p ET. https://www.ewtn.com/programs/10373-beyond-the-machine-josef-pieper-and-the-challenge-of-ai

Prof. Cory also discusses Josef Pieper's "Leisure, the Basis of Culture" in Notre Dame de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture's Book that Changed My Life Series, here: https://youtu.be/JTyLcaQCHhU?si=R1XqF0exO-ZjTgQ1

Catholic philosopher Josef Pieper’s thought on the nature of leisure and work in the modern age gives viewers a framework for understanding the challenges presented by digital work in general and Artificial Intelligence in particular and reclaim their humanity.

05/22/2026

Read about how former Maritain Fellow Antônio Lemos's academic career has led him to study across the globe, from Brazil, to Rome, to Notre Dame, where he recently completed his Ph.D. in Theology.

For Antônio Jose Lemos, being a college professor was always part of the plan. Since he was young, he was passionate about marking out his path towards that go…

05/20/2026

We are growing! The Maritain Center is looking to hire a Program Manager and an Assistant Director this summer. The first position has been posted and the second will go up in the coming days. Learn more about these positions here:

The Maritain Center is hiring! In fact, we're hiring twice. The first position is Program Manager. The second is Assistant Director. Read more and apply...

05/20/2026

Our director Prof. Therese Cory and program manager Christopher Enabnit were delighted to join The Evangelization & Culture Podcast hosted by Dr. Tod Worner to discuss the life of Jacques Maritain, Catholic philosophy, and the mission of the Maritain Center.

Check it out to learn more about what animates our work at the Maritain Center!

https://www.wordonfire.org/videos/evangelization-and-culture-podcast/ep-75-the-jacques-maritain-center/

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How did a young agnostic wracked with doubt and considering su***de become one of the greatest Catholic philosophers of the 20th century?

05/05/2026

Registration is still open to attend the following daylong workshop online:
"The Ordo Amoris Revisited: Theological, Ethical, and Political Perspectives" (May 8, 2026)

This workshop gathers scholars from various traditions to examine classical and contemporary accounts of ordo amoris and its significance for today’s ethical and political challenges.

Obviously, the concept of ordo amoris—the “order of love”—has deep roots in Western thought, from Augustine and Aquinas to Scheler and Spaemann. It concerns how love should be hierarchically ordered, granting higher priority to special relationships and objects. Yet it also raises a number of important questions...

Read more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gkZxe8ZK

04/21/2026

April 21-22 marks Notre Dame Day, an opportunity to celebrate different causes on campus. Consider supporting the Maritain Center so that we can grow our student fellows program, public lectures, and research initiatives!

I’m ready to support Jacques Maritain Center on April 21, 2026 during Notre Dame Day 2026. Learn more about Jacques Maritain Center and all the other areas participating in Notre Dame Day 2026.

04/21/2026

The Forum is hosting its 2026 Spring Colloquium on April 23-24, which can be attended online or in person on Notre Dame's campus. This year's theme is "Emotions and Morality in the History of Philosophy." Find more information and register here: https://historyofphilosophy.nd.edu/colloquium/2026-emotions-and-morality-in-the-history-of-philosophy/

As a companion event to the colloquium, the Forum is also co-sponsoring a Workshop on Emotions and Morality in Eastern Philosophy on April 25. Find more information and register here:
https://historyofphilosophy.nd.edu/news-events/events/2026/04/25/workshop-on-emotions-and-morality-in-east-asian-philosophy/