The Grand Chancellor of the University, Mons. Fernando Ocáriz, has confirmed Rev. Prof. Stefan Mückl as Vice-Dean of the School of Canon Law for a further four-year term, effective from October 1, 2024, and has appointed Rev. Prof. Pablo Gefaell as Coordinator of Studies, replacing Rev. Prof. Thierry Sol.
Additionally, on September 23, 2024, Pope Francis appointed Rev. Prof. Massimo del Pozzo, Full Professor of Constitutional Canon Law, as Consultant to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Friday, September 20, 2024 (9 AM - 6 PM, Álvaro del Portillo Hall), on the tenth anniversary of the passing of Lucas Francisco Mateo-Seco (1936 - 2014), professor of Dogmatic Theology and Patristics at the University of Navarra, and also a professor to several faculty members of our University, a Conference entitled What method for a theology at the service of evangelization? was organized in his honor.
During the event, speakers from various universities explored the methodological elements that characterized the teaching and research of the Spanish theologian, recalling his academic contribution.
Poster
Registration is open for an intensive course on the Decalogue (in English), promoted by the School of Theology and the Isaac Abarbanel University Institute of Buenos Aires.
The course (3 ECTS), titled One Revelation and Two Traditions: The Decalogue and Its Jewish and Christian Readings and open to students of the Pontifical Universities, aims to promote knowledge and dialogue between Jews and Christians. It also includes two visits to the Vatican Library.
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From September 16 to 18, 2024 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Álvaro del Portillo Hall), the University hosted the VI Meeting of the Latin American Communication Network (ODUCAL), organized this year in collaboration with the International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, to which Santa Croce also adheres.
About forty communicators from various Spanish-speaking university institutions reflected on the theme Construyendo puentes: comunicación, identidad y confianza.
The lectures were delivered by professors from the School of Communication: José María La Porte (on the topic of identity), Gema Bellido (contextual intelligence), Juan Manuel Mora
From September 9 to 14, 2024 (9 AM - 6 PM, Álvaro del Portillo Hall), the 9th edition of The Church Up Close will take place. This seminar, conducted in English and promoted by the School of Communication in collaboration with ISCOM, is aimed at those who report on the Church.
The activity offers participants a general overview of the Holy See and an in-depth analysis of the controversial issues the Church is currently facing. Additionally, there will be personal meetings with experts and journalists to discuss the complex relationship between religion and the media, as well as workshops and
The Grand Chancellor of the University, Mons. Fernando Ocáriz, has appointed Rev. Prof. Thierry Sol as Dean of the School of Canon Law for the 2024-2028 term, replacing Rev. Prof. Fernando Puig.
Rev. Prof. Philip Goyret has been appointed as University Chaplain, replacing Rev. Prof. Manuel Miedes, who will take on the role of Vice Chaplain.
These appointments will be effective from October 1, 2024.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Opening of the Academic Year
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Start of Classes (First Semester)
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Welcome Day for New Students
Friday, December 13, 2024
Silver Medals Award Ceremony for Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025
Christmas Holidays
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Resumption of Classes after Christmas
Friday, January 24, 2025
Last Day of Classes for the First Semester
Saturday, January 25 to Saturday, February 15, 2025
First Exam Session (Winter)
Monday, February 17
The 2024/2025 Academic Guide is available.
Enrollment will begin on Monday, September 2, 2024.
The inauguration of the 40th Academic Year will take place on Monday, October 7, 2024.
2024/2025 Academic Guide
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The Grand Chancellor of the University, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, has appointed Reverend Professor Giovanni Zaccaria as Vice-Rector for the 2024-2028 term, replacing Reverend Professor Davide Cito.
Professor Cristina Reyes has been confirmed for an additional term (2024-2028) as Academic Vice-Rector.
Reverend Professor Giulio Maspero will assume the role of Dean of the School of Theology for the 2024-2028 term, succeeding Reverend Professor Philip Goyret.
Finally, Professor Carla Rossi
