Bishop McCarthy Lecture Series — "Zen and the Prayer of 21st Century Catholics"

Austin, TX— The Rev. Robert Edward Kennedy, SJ. will present his lecture, "Zen and the Prayer of 21st Century Catholics" at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Jones Auditorium, as part of the Most Reverend Bishop John McCarthy Lecture Series on the Catholic Church in the 21st century. The event is free and open to the public

Rev. Kennedy, SJ. is a Jesuit priest, professor, psychotherapist and Zen roshi in the White Plum lineage. He was previously the chairperson of the theology department of Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, N.J. Currently, he teaches theology and serves as representative at the United Nations of the Institute for Spiritual Consciousness in Politics.

St. Edward’s created the lecture series to honor Bishop McCarthy, who led the Diocese of Austin from 1985 to 2001, and to underscore the university’s commitment to its Catholic roots and Holy Cross Heritage.

WHO: The Rev. Robert Edward Kennedy, SJ

WHAT: The Most Reverend Bishop John McCarthy Lecture Series on the Catholic Church in the 21st Century —"Zen and the Prayer of 21st Century Catholics"

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 5 p.m.

WHERE: Jones Auditorium, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center, St. Edward’s University

• Free and open to the public

• Reception immediately following

• Valet parking provided

For more information, contact the Center for Ethics and Leadership at 464-8871 or cel@stedwards.edu

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University has been named as one of America's Best Colleges for 2009 by U.S. News & World Report and was selected by The Princeton Review for inclusion in the guide Colleges with a Conscience. St. Edward's is a private, Catholic, liberal arts university of more than 5,300 students located in Austin, Texas.

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