St. Mary’s University Center for Catholic Studies Presents Education for the Whole Person.
What kind of education do we need in a world marked by division, isolation and fragmentation?
This spring, the Center for Catholic Studies will host lectures grounded in the Marianist commitment to integral, quality education. This Marianist vision emphasizes each human being’s full potential, encouraging an interior life, a sense of community, and engagement with the world beyond the classroom.
2026 Lectures
The Lin Great Speakers Series
To Heights and Unto Depths: Spirituality and Hiking the Colorado Trail
Featuring Rev. John Nepil, S.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Theology, St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, Archdiocese of DenverWednesday, March 18, 2026
7 p.m.
University Center, Mengler Conference Room
The Escobedo Saint John’s Bible Lecture Series
Magnificat: Fiesta and Participation in the Community
Featuring Claudia Herrera-Montero, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Theology, Dominican University, River Forest, ILTuesday, April 14, 2026
7 p.m.
University Center, Mengler Conference Room
Parking Information
Event parking is available in Lot J and Lot V. Click the links to view our interactive campus map with wayfinding capability. Accessibility parking is available in both lots.
Past Lectures
- Lin Great Speakers Series — “Praying in the World Today” featuring Sandra Yocum, Ph.D.
- Escobedo Saint John’s Bible Lecture Series — “Reading the Bible Today” featuring Christopher McMahon.
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Center for Catholic Studies at centerforcatholicstudies@stmarytx.edu.