Dear friends,
What a wonderful evening we shared at The Hobart Theology Lecture on Wednesday, October 15! We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for this rich and inspiring conversation with Pádraig Ó Tuama, author and poet-theologian, and The Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, Bishop of Washington.
Together we reflected on Sanctuary: Space of Belonging and Thriving, exploring how we can create spaces where all find welcome, purpose, and joy.
I warmly invite you to discover the richness of our theological offerings in the Saint Thomas Theological Education Program by downloading our 2025-2026 brochure.
This year, our Theological Education Program at Saint Thomas embraces a renewed vision of learning as a path toward deeper community and fellowship.
- Our major themes for the year are The Eucharist as Antidote to Idolatry and The Gospel of Matthew, explored both in theology and in art. These will guide our shared reflection throughout the year.
- The great novelty of this year’s program is The Thursday Book Reading Group: praying, breaking bread, reading, and reflecting together. This is more than a reading group. It is a midweek pause to nourish both body and spirit, to share a meal, to engage deeply with Scripture and thoughtful writings, to discover how faith speaks to the pressing questions of our time, and to grow in fellowship.
If you have not done so already, I warmly encourage you to join our mailing list. It is the best way to receive reminders, handouts, and links to livestreams and recordings.
All blessings,
Fr. Luigi Gioia
Theologian In Residence
