DC Young Professionals

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Thomistic Institute young professionals chapters organize lectures and other events to aid in the formation of Christians at the start of their careers. All events are free and open to the public, including all professionals both young and old.

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PAST EVENTS
Are “Quality of Life” Judgments Ethical?
Nov 12
Are “Quality of Life” Judgments Ethical?

Thomistic Institute in D.C.

A lecture by Prof. Gina Noia (Providence College)

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Balderdash: What It Is, Why We Tolerate It, and How We Can Reduce It
Sep 24
Balderdash: What It Is, Why We Tolerate It, and How We Can Reduce It

Thomistic Institute in DC (Young Professionals)

A lecture by Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. (the Catholic University of America)

St. Stephen Martyr's Catholic Church (reception hall)

2436 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Are We Still Human? | An Intellectual Retreat for DC Young Professionals
Sep 13
Are We Still Human? | An Intellectual Retreat for DC Young Professionals

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC

With Fr. Anselm Ramelow, OP (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology) and Prof. Stephen Meredith (University of Chicago)

For young professionals

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God Bless America: The Eucharist and Praying for the Nation According to St. Thomas Aquinas
Jul 4
God Bless America: The Eucharist and Praying for the Nation According to St. Thomas Aquinas

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception)

St. Dominic’s Church and Priory

630 E St SW, Washington, DC 20024

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Superhabits: Virtues as Superpowers
Jun 17
Superhabits: Virtues as Superpowers

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Prof. Andrew Abela (Catholic University of America)

St. Anthony of Padua Ministry Center

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Fullness of Grace or Mother of God: Which is the Greatest Reality in Mary?
May 27
Fullness of Grace or Mother of God: Which is the Greatest Reality in Mary?

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception)

St. Peters on Capitol Hill

313 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Why the Church Has Priests
Apr 15
Why the Church Has Priests

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception)

St. Ann's Catholic Church

4001 Yuma St NW, Washington, DC 20016

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Becoming Contemplative Souls: The Teaching of Thomas Aquinas and Elizabeth of the Trinity
Mar 18
Becoming Contemplative Souls: The Teaching of Thomas Aquinas and Elizabeth of the Trinity

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. James Brent, O.P. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception)

John Paul II National Shrine

3900 Harewood Rd. NE, Washington, DC 20017

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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A Two-Day Celebration Commemorating the 750th Anniversary of the Death of St. Thomas Aquinas
Mar 6
A Two-Day Celebration Commemorating the 750th Anniversary of the Death of St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Dominic's Church and Priory and the Thomistic Institute

A Solemn Jubilee Celebration of St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Dominic Church (501 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024)

This event is free and open to the public.

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Lent is for Lovers
Feb 13
Lent is for Lovers

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Andrew Hofer (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception)

The Basilica of Saint Mary’s Lyceum

313 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Cor ad Cor: Aquinas and John Henry Newman on Friendship
Jan 23
Cor ad Cor: Aquinas and John Henry Newman on Friendship

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Dr. Luke O’Connell (Georgetown University)

St. Charles Borromeo Church

3304 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Anger in the Service of Love | An Intellectual Retreat for DC Young Professionals
Jan 12
Anger in the Service of Love | An Intellectual Retreat for DC Young Professionals

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC

With Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. (Catholic University of America) and Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. (Thomistic Institute)

For young professionals

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Individual Memory and National Identity: Remembrances of St. John Paul II
Dec 11
Individual Memory and National Identity: Remembrances of St. John Paul II

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

St. Stephen Martyr in the Crystal Room | 2436 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037

This event is free and open to the public

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Study and the Spiritual Life: Crucifixion of the Desk?
Nov 15
Study and the Spiritual Life: Crucifixion of the Desk?

Thomistic Institute in D.C.

A lecture by Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. (The Catholic University of America)

Catholic Information Center | 1501 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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What Makes a Law Good?
Oct 27
What Makes a Law Good?

Thomistic Institute in D.C.

A lecture by Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception)

Longworth House Office Building 1539 | 15 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20515

The lecture is free and open to the public.

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Peace as the Tranquility of Order
Oct 2
Peace as the Tranquility of Order

Thomistic Institute in D.C.

A lecture by Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception)

St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church | 727 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

This lecture is free and open to the public

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Veneration of the Eucharist
Sep 18
Veneration of the Eucharist

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Uwe Michael Lang (Oratory of St. Philip Neri in London)

Immaculate Conception Parish | 1315 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Virtue in Human Action
Aug 21
Virtue in Human Action

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. John Baptist Ku, O.P.

St. Charles Catholic Church | 3304 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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What is Heaven Like?
Jul 17
What is Heaven Like?

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

Monday, July 17

St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill | 313 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003

This event is free and open to the public

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How Is My iPhone Changing Me? Neuroscience and Thomistic Psychology
Apr 25
How Is My iPhone Changing Me? Neuroscience and Thomistic Psychology

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Prof. Joshua Hochschild (Mount St. Mary’s University)

St. Mary’s Lyceum | 313 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22314

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Thirsting for the Living God: Reflections on Prayer
Mar 6
Thirsting for the Living God: Reflections on Prayer

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Sr. Maria Kiely, O.S.B. (The Catholic University of America)

Belmont House | 314 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, D.C 20003

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Let Me See Your Face: Thomas Aquinas on Divine and Human Beauty
Feb 15
Let Me See Your Face: Thomas Aquinas on Divine and Human Beauty

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P. (St. Mary's Seminary & University)

Catholic Information Center | Washington, DC

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Biblical Vision of Wisdom and the Spiritual Life
Dec 13
The Biblical Vision of Wisdom and the Spiritual Life

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Jordan Schmidt (Dominican House of Studies)

Immaculate Conception Church Auditorium | 711 N St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

This lecture is free and open to the public. A light reception will follow.

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Made for Another: JPII’s Theology of the Body and St. Thomas Aquinas
Dec 5
Made for Another: JPII’s Theology of the Body and St. Thomas Aquinas

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

St. Charles Catholic Church | 3304 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Newman’s “Apologia": Lessons for Living Our Faith
Nov 10
Newman’s “Apologia": Lessons for Living Our Faith

Thomistic Institute in DC

A lecture by Fr. Stephen Fields, S.J. (Georgetown University)

St. Stephen Martyr in Foggy Bottom - Crystal Room (2436 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037)

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Eucharist and Growth in Holiness: Sacrifice and Sacrament
Oct 19
The Eucharist and Growth in Holiness: Sacrifice and Sacrament

Alexandria, VA

A lecture by Fr. Reginald Lynch, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

Saint Rita Catholic Church

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Grace | An Intellectual Retreat
Sep 30
Grace | An Intellectual Retreat

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

Speakers: Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies); Prof. Adam Eitel (Yale University)

Open to young professionals in the D.C. area

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Resting in the Real: St. Thomas on Contemplation
Sep 27
Resting in the Real: St. Thomas on Contemplation

DC Young Professionals

A lecture by Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. (Catholic University of America)

St. Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church | 727 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Time Management: A Thomistic Approach
Jul 25
Time Management: A Thomistic Approach

DC Young Professionals

A lecture by Prof. John Cuddeback (Christendom College)

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Keeping Oneself in the Presence of God
Apr 26
Keeping Oneself in the Presence of God

Washington, D.C.

A lecture by Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

The Basilica of Saint Mary's Lyceum | 313 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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OTHER EVENTS

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Predestination | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students
Nov 22
Predestination | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students

The Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

With Fr. John Baptist Ku, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies) and Fr. Timothy Bellamah, O.P.

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Thomas Aquinas and the Catholic View of Grace and Justification
Nov 24
Thomas Aquinas and the Catholic View of Grace and Justification

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A lecture by Prof. Erik Dempsey (the University of Texas at Austin)

W11 Main Dining Room

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Resurrection in Context: The Strangeness of Early Christian Claims
Nov 26
The Resurrection in Context: The Strangeness of Early Christian Claims

University of California, Santa Barbara

A lecture by Prof. Matthew Thomas (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology)

Buchanan Hall, Room 1940

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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