Summer Conferences

Harne is the fourth president of Christendom College. A widely respected and accomplished scholar of music history and the liberal arts, Harne earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University and received master’s degrees from Princeton, St. John’s College, and the University of Washington. La Rocca, Composer-in-Residence at the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Liturgy, is renowned for his Mass of the Americas, hailed as “a cornerstone of modern liturgical composition.” Poterack is an Assistant Professor of Liturgical Music at Christendom College, where he also directs the college choir and Schola Gregoriana, and coordinates the Beato Fra Angelico Fine Arts Program. Sweeney is an Associate Professor of Theology at Christendom College, specializing in sacramental theology, theological anthropology, and the New Evangelization. 

What is Summer Conferences?

Welcome to the official podcast of Christendom College’s Summer Conferences! Explore timeless truths and profound insights as we publish lectures from leading Catholic thinkers, theologians, and artists who have graced our annual summer gatherings. Each episode delves into themes central to the Catholic intellectual tradition, such as beauty, truth, faith, philosophy, and culture.

Join us for thought-provoking discussions that inspire the mind, nourish the soul, and deepen your understanding of the faith. Perfect for lifelong learners, seekers of truth, and anyone passionate about integrating Catholic wisdom into modern life.

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