Course of Study and Activites

A number of folks have been asking how we will be spending our time...what is invloved... what will we be studying while on Sabbatical.  Today, we received a summary of the schedule for my time in Rome.  Here it is.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1 - 5
· Welcome to NAC
· Rector's Welcome
· Vice-Rector's Welcome
· Building Tour
· Liturgy Introduction
· Director's Welcome
· Self-Introductions / Happy Hour
· Morning of Recollection
· Travel Agent's presentation
· Mass at the Altar of the Tomb of St. Peter
· Computer Technician Presentation
· Friday evening: optional "hot chocolate" walk
· Saturday optional Walking TOUR of the Roman Forum

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6-12

· The Priest and the Liturgy: An Update: James Moroney (VOX CLARA / Former USCCB Secretariat for the Liturgy)
· Preaching the Lectionary: Craig Morrison, O.Carm. (Pontifical Biblical Institute)
· Christian Art and  Architecture: Elizabeth Lev (Duquesne and John Cabot University / Tour Guide)
· TOUR of Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel


WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13 -19
· Following the Lord: John Fuellenbach, SVD (Pontifical Gregorian University / International Lecturer)
· Kingdom Theology: John Fuellenbach, SVD (Pontifical Gregorian University / International Lecturer)
· Preaching the Lectionary: Craig Morrison, O.Carm. (Pontifical Biblical Institute)


WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20 - 26
· Homiletics: Michael Monshau, OP (Angelicum University)
· From Moral Theology to Ethics: Mark Attard, O Carm. (Gregorian, Teresianum, Regina Mundi, Augustinianum)
· Christian Art & Architecture: Elizabeth Lev (Duquesne & John Cabot University / Tour Guide)
· TOUR of Santa Croce and the Basilica of St. John Lateran
· Liturgy & Renewal of Baptismal Promises at St. John Lateran
· Tour of the Baptistery and  Basilica

· ASH WEDNESDAY • Mass at Santa Sabina, First Stational Church

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 4

· Christian Art and  Architecture: Elizabeth Lev (Duquesne & John Cabot University / Tour Guide)
· Biomedical Ethics: Mark Attard, O Carm. (Gregorian, Teresianum, Regina Mundi, Augustinianum)
· Dialogue with Unbelievers: Michael Paul Gallagher, S.J. (Pontifical Gregorian University)
· Liturgy at Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
· TOUR of St. Paul's Basilica
· TOUR of the Catacombs of Santa Priscilla followed by Liturgy


WEEK OF MARCH 5 - 12

· Pauline Theology: Scott Brodeur, S.J. (Pontifical Gregorian University)


WEEK OF MARCH 19 - 25
· Women Doctors of the Church: Donna Orsuto, STD (Gregorian University, Angelicum, Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas)
· Sacred Ministry & Ordination: James Puglisi, SA (S. Anselmo, Director of Centro Pro Unione)
· Canon Law: Robert Geisinger, S.J. (Pontifical Gregorian University)
· NAC Graduate House: Casa Santa Maria


WEEK OF MARCH 26 - APRIL 1

· Saints: Robert Sarno, Congregation for the Cause of Saints - Vatican
· Law of Grace: Wojciech Giertych, O.P. Theologian of the Papal Household
· General Audience with Pope Benedict XVI

· SUNDAY, April 1 • PALM SUNDAY MASS in St. Peter's Square

WEEK OF APRIL 2 - 8
· Visit the Swiss Guards' Barracks
· TOUR of the Vatican Gardens
· Seven Church Walk

· HOLY THURSDAY, April 5 • Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica
· HOLY THURSDAY, April 5 • Mass of the Lord's Supper -' St. John Lateran's Basilica

· GOOD FRIDAY, April 6 • Celebration of the Lord's Passion - St. Peter's Basilica
· GOOD FRIDAY, April 6 • Stations of the Cross - Coliseum

· HOLY SATURDAY, April 7 • Easter Vigil Mass - St. Peter's Basilica

· EASTER SUNDAY, April 8 • Papal Mass - St. Peter's Square
· EASTER SUNDAY, April 8 • URBI ET ORBI BLESSING - St. Peter's Square

WEEK OF APRIL 9 - 15
· Monday-Friday, April 9-13 • ASSISI RETREAT EXPERIENCE
    Retreat Master: John Harris, OP (Seminary Professor in Dublin)

· Liturgy at the Church of San Paolo at Tre Fontane
· Visit the Sanctuary of "Divino Amore"
· Visit "Fosse Ardeatine", The World War II site and Basilica of San Sebastiana
· "Arrivederci" Banquet at Cecilia Metella Restaurant 

APRIL 16 - 17 · Mass with the Rector
· Closing Reception and Good-Bye-Toasts


· TUESDAY, April 17 • Program Ends