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Dr. Chad Pecknold, a Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology in the School of Theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and the Resident Theologian of the Basilica's Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part two of his two-part series on "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?"  It was recorded on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. 
In His Great Commission, Our Lord called His apostles “to make disciples of all nations.” The history of the Faith can be told as just that — the conversion of whole nations and cultures. So how should we understand the Catholic mission to America? What has been the dominant missiological strategy? Has it succeeded? Dr. Pecknold examines some historical problems with the Catholic mission to America and asks how our strategy might change to be more faithful to the Great Commission today. 

Dr. Chad Pecknold, a Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology in the School of Theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and the Resident Theologian of the Basilica's Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part one of his lecture on "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?"  It was recorded on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. 
Please come to part two of his talk on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. 
In His Great Commission, Our Lord called His apostles “to make disciples of all nations.” The history of the Faith can be told as just that — the conversion of whole nations and cultures. So how should we understand the Catholic mission to America? What has been the dominant missiological strategy? Has it succeeded? Dr. Pecknold examines some historical problems with the Catholic mission to America and asks how our strategy might change to be more faithful to the Great Commission today. 

Father Jerome Magat, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the  Second Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 7, 2024. 

Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Scourging at the Pillar for our April 6, 2024, Communal First Saturday. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests reflects on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month. 

Dr. Chad Pecknold, a Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology in the School of Theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and the Resident Theologian of the Basilica's Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares about his upcoming lectures on "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?" The talks will occur in two parts: on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, and Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. All are invited.
In His Great Commission, Our Lord called His apostles “to make disciples of all nations.” The history of the Faith can be told as just that — the conversion of whole nations and cultures. So how should we understand the Catholic mission to America? What has been the dominant missiological strategy? Has it succeeded? Dr. Pecknold examines some historical problems with the Catholic mission to America and asks how our strategy might change to be more faithful to the Great Commission today. 
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Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on March 31, 2024.