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The International Institute for Culture (IIC) is a non-profit educational and research center which seeks to promote international understanding through cultural means. Started in 1989 in response to the Holy Father’s call for the re-evangelization of culture, the IIC is engaged in international conferences, language and cultural programs, lectures series, educational seminars, art exhibits and musical performances which reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Catholic Church and which may serve to bring people to the Person of Jesus Christ.

05/29/2026

We’re excited to announce the release of a powerful new documentary that is timely: Beyond the Machine: Josef Pieper and the Challenge of AI.

In an age where AI is rapidly reshaping how we live, work, and think, the wisdom of Josef Pieper has never been more relevant. One of the 20th century’s greatest Catholic philosophers, Pieper warned us about the dangers of a dehumanizing, work-obsessed culture. He passionately defended the importance of leisure, wonder, and true human flourishing – without which some of the greatest creations and ingenuity of mankind would never have been achieved.

For EWTN showtimes and to stream online visit:

https://iiculture.org/documentaries/ -beyond-the-machine-josef-pieper-and-the-challenge-of-ai

Fostering International Understanding Through Cultural Engagement

05/15/2026

Join us Saturday, May 16 @ 7:30 pm for another engaging performance by the Karios Trio, with a program of Philipp Scharwenka: Piano Trio in C-sharp minor, Op. 100 (1897),
Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Piano Trio in G major, Op.65 (1815), and
Maurice Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor (1914)

Philipp Scharwenka: Piano Trio in C-sharp minor, Op. 100 (1897)Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Piano Trio in G major, Op.65 (1815)Maurice Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor (1914) Reception to Follow Space […]

05/12/2026

Revisit the beauty and wisdom of Catholic teaching on sexuality, marriage, fertility, and human dignity, issues that are as timely today as ever. In one morning, Saturday, May 30th at Ivy Hall in Philadelphia, Dr. John Haas—bioethicist and moral theologian—will guide you through clear, compelling presentations of Church teaching on sexuality, gender, and fertility. Rediscover God’s timeless instruction on these deeply misunderstood concepts in today’s culture, and affirm the beauty of human dignity rooted in truth of who we are as children of God. Whether you’re seeking personal formation or want to better support and encourage others, this seminar will equip you to engage in meaningful conversations on these highly debated and misunderstood truths. Saturday, May 30, at Ivy Hall in Philadelphia. Register to ensure you won’t miss out.

Morning Seminar on Catholic Sexual Teaching “For thou didst form my inward parts, thou didst knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise thee, for thou art fearful and […]

03/31/2026

Experience a piano concert showcasing composers like Debussy, Rameau, Tchaikovsky, Piazzolla, Prokofiev, Grieg, Lecuona, Villa-Lobos, de Falla and more, as acclaimed pianists Kasia Marzec-Salwinski and Rollin Wilber join forces in a vibrant piano performance Saturday, April 11th at Ivy Hall. Join us at 7pm as you enjoy solo and four-hand duo performances in our salon-style venue conducive to personal connection with the music and the artists. Reserve your seats now with a suggested donation of $20, for a musical evening that stirs the spirit and the soul.

Pianists Kasia Salwinski and Rollin Wilber, present a concert of stirring and rhythmical works. Music arose to a great degree from human movement, our natural motion. Thus: it’s endless array […]

03/30/2026

Fr Gerald Murray lecture on The Church Today: Looking Back, Looking Forward, Popes Francis and Leo. Join us April 10th with EWTN and Fox News Commentator, Father Gerald E. Murray, pastor and canon lawyer, as he reflects on how the Church was shaped under Pope Francis’s pontificate and where it is heading today under Pope Leo. Fr. Murray will highlight shifts in emphasis, governance, and pastoral priorities that we’ve seen in the early days of Pope Leo, and what they mean for the future of the Church. Join this illuminating event beginning at 7pm at Ivy Hall, sure to offer thoughtful, faith-filled analysis and emerging direction for the Catholic Church.

In this lecture, Gerald E. Murray will examine the recent life of the Catholic Church by looking back at the pontificate of Pope Francis and considering the early direction of […]

02/24/2026

Kairos Trio Performs Juon, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn
Saturday, March 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Concert Program: Juon: Piano Trio No. 1 in A minor, Op. 17 (1901)Three movements: Allegro – Poco meno mosso; Adagio non troppo in F major; Rondo. Allegro. Warm late-Romantic writing […]

01/27/2026

Due to the inclement weather we will be rescheduling our Friday music performance to March 7, 2026:

Concert Program: Juon: Piano Trio No. 1 in A minor, Op. 17 (1901)Three movements: Allegro – Poco meno mosso; Adagio non troppo in F major; Rondo. Allegro. Warm late-Romantic writing […]

01/07/2026

Join us Friday, January 30th for the Kairos Trio Performing Juon, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn. Space for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance reservation.

Space for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance […]

01/02/2026

Join us, Jan 17, for an intimate classical concert exploring childhood, memory, and imagination through music.

This thoughtful and engaging program features works inspired by youth and early life, including music by Mozart, Fauré, Bizet, Medtner, Villa-Lobos, and Rollin Wilber. Performed in a close, salon-style setting, the evening brings listeners and musicians together for a deeply personal concert experience.

Program highlights include:
• Mozart variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman”
• Fauré’s Dolly Suite for piano four-hands
• Selections from Bizet’s Children’s Games
• Songs, piano works, and spoken reflections on childhood

With pianists, Rollin Wilber Kasia Salwinski and baritone/narrator Robert Edwin In a delightful and sophisticated program of musical reminiscence and poetic affections, are sounds to rouse our thoughts and feelings […]

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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