¼â½ÐÊÓƵ

What We Do

Catholic Studies is an interdisciplinary inquiry into the intellectual tradition, history, and culture — both "high" and popular — of the Catholic Christian tradition.

The Center for Catholic Studies at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ University exists to sponsor four related sets of activities. They are:

  • To establish and administer an undergraduate interdisciplinary minor program in Catholic Studies.
  • To work to support the academic component of "mission and identity" education and programming on campus.
  • To promote an understanding and appreciation of the Catholic intellectual tradition on campus.
  • To establish programming for, and outreach to, the local community — especially but not exclusively the local Catholic community.

Upcoming Events

Throughout the year, the Center for Catholic Studies invites nationally recognized scholars to share their expertise on a wide range of topics as they pertain to Catholic Studies. Please join us!

For information contact Mary Crimmins, Administrative Coordinator at mcrimmins@fairfield.edu or (203) 254-4000 ext. 2097.

Previous Catholic Studies Events

Below is a listing, by semester, of all Catholic Studies lectures in the past six years. You can view recent lectures and recorded Living Theology Workshops on the University's .

Video Poster

Queer Bodies, Queer God | Commonweal in Conversation

Understanding Gender, Sex, and Sexuality in Catholicism.  Presented by Craig A. Ford Jr., PhD

Video Poster

Commonweal in Conversation: A Virtual Seminar

A Conversational overview of the questions about gender and Catholicism with leading voices from Commonweal magazine.

Video Poster

2024 Bellarmine Lecture

Presented by Rev. Kevin O'Brien, S.J.  Featuring Students from the ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ Bellarmine Class of 2025.

Meet Our Team

Mary Crimmins
Mary Crimmins
Administrative Coordinator, Center for Social Impact, Center for Catholic Studies
Nancy A. Dallavalle
Director, Center for Catholic Studies | Associate Professor, Religious Studies

Advisory Board

John Berger
Shrewsbury, Mass.

Colleen Connor
¼â½ÐÊÓƵ, Conn.

Nancy A. Dallavalle
Director, Center for Catholic Studies | Associate Professor, Religious Studies

Brian Kelahan
¼â½ÐÊÓƵ, Conn.

Robert Kretzman
Stamford, Conn.

Mary Frances A.H. Malone
New Canaan, Conn.

Melissa Quan
Director, Center for Social Impact

Marice Rose
Professor, Visual & Performing Arts

John Santa
Southport, Conn.

Glenn Sauer
Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs | Associate Professor, Biology

Eleanor Sauers
¼â½ÐÊÓƵ, Conn.

Where to Find Us

Directions to campus and an interactive map of ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ University can help you locate the venue of on-campus lecture and workshop events.

A large building prominently displaying a red flag atop its structure against a clear sky.