CARF, supported by thousands of donors throughout Spain, has built an extensive network across the Iberian Peninsula over the years. As part of this effort, it organizes an annual meeting at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. This day of encounter and formation allows
On October 18, 2024, the annual gathering of CARF benefactors – Centro Académico Romano Fundación – was once again held at our University. This Spanish foundation, established in 1989, makes it possible each year for dozens of seminarians and priests from around the world to receive their education at the ecclesiastical schools of the University of Navarra and the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome.
The Rector, Rev. Prof. Fernando Puig, has appointed Prof. Filippo Serafini as Vice Director of the ISSR at Apollinare for the 2024-2028 term, replacing Rev. Prof. Giuseppe De Virgilio; and Prof. Rafael Díaz Dorronsoro as Academic Coordinator, replacing Prof. Valeria Ascheri.
Additionally, the position of Secretary has been renewed for Dr. Daniela Agostinelli.
From October 15 to December 10, 2024, the Center for Priestly Formation is organizing the 3rd edition of the Course on the Formation of Affection in Priests, led by Rev. Francisco Insa, professor of Spiritual Theology and psychiatrist.
Balanced affection can be defined as the harmonious relationship between reason and the heart (will, passions, emotions, and feelings). But how can it be properly developed? Is it possible to help others grow, even humanly, through pastoral work? How can one gauge a person's maturity? These questions will be addressed during the course sessions.
The course offers both in-person and online
Starting from October 15, 2024, and continuing until April 2025, the Department of Church History is organizing a new series of seminars dedicated this year to the theme Vatican Diplomacy: Between Raison d'État and Salus Animarum.
The activities—six in total, open to both faculty and university students—will take place on Tuesday afternoons (3:00 PM, Room A207). It is possible to earn 3 ECTS credits.
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On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes (1965) and as a path of reflection towards the centenary of the founding of Opus Dei (1928-2028), the University is organizing a three-year program of in-depth study, which includes two seminars and an expert meeting each year.
The scheduled events for this academic year, which will focus on The Meaning of Work and Human Activity in the Universe, are as follows:
Monday, October 14, 2024 (3:00 PM - Álvaro del Portillo Hall)
Theology of Earthly Realities and Gaudium et Spes
Claudio Tagliapietra - discussant Pilar Río
Saturday, October 12, 2024 (9:00 AM, Álvaro del Portillo Hall), the Study Day titled Artisans of Peace: Prophecy of Hope took place, organized by the ISSR at the Apollinare.
Dedicated to reflecting on themes of peace, freedom, and hope, the event saw the participation of scholars and witnesses committed to exploring the role of the Magisterium and pedagogical and pastoral perspectives in the construction of peace.
In the afternoon, the theme of peace in theological thought was addressed, culminating in a final round table discussion.
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The 10/2024 volume of Forum. Supplement to Acta Philosophica has been published, featuring some of the most significant presentations from the conference on the theme The Concept of Ius in Thomas Aquinas. This publication follows only a few months after the previous volume.
The first section includes contributions from the seminar series Intelligence and the Person: In Dialogue with Some Masters of the 20th Century, which presented two key figures of Italian philosophy, Luigi Stefanini (1891-1956)
The new issue of News from Santa Croce, the free internal bulletin produced by the Communication Services, is now available in the designated displays at the Apollinare and the Library.
As always, it includes a report on the activities carried out in the previous academic year, along with in-depth sections and testimonials.
Go to the Magazine Section
On Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, as a welcoming gesture and following tradition, the Welcome Day for New Students took place.
The program included, at 12:45 PM in the Giovanni Paolo II Auditorium, a greeting from the Rector, Fernando Puig; at 1:00 PM, a buffet in the Courtyard of the Palazzo dell'Apollinare; and at 2:00 PM, a return to the Auditorium for an Information Session, where more detailed information about the University and the services available to students was provided.
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