Welcome back to Theology on Tap season! Last year’s virtual series was so popular that we are doing another virtual series this year. The theme of the 2021 Theology on Tap series is St. Joseph, which is inspired by the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. It is also in honor of the Year of St. Joseph. Throughout this series, we will explore St. Joseph’s patronage and how the city of Chicago is living by his example today.
2021 Series
Kickoff: The Universal Church and Accompaniment
July 1, 2021
7 p.m.
Our Theology on Tap Kickoff event will feature Fr. Guillermo (Memo) Campuzano, the Vice President for Mission and Ministry at DePaul University here in Chicago. Inspired by St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of the Universal Church, Fr. Memo will talk about the Universal Church and accompaniment. He will discuss what it means when we say that the church is universal, how the Church is present around the world and how we are called to be active members of the Universal Church who accompany people no matter the situation.
Fr. Memo has a vast experience with the Vincentian Family advocating for and developing systemic change programs for people left behind in our society. At the United Nations, Fr. Memo directed global advocacy on behalf of the Vincentian mission. He was the creator and coordinator for the Vincentian International Network for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation. He also served as chair of the United Nations’ Working Group to End Homelessness.
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St. Joseph and Happy Death
August 12, 2021
7 p.m.
The third session in our virtual Theology on Tap series will feature Eva Bustamante, the coordinator of the Bereavement Ministry for the Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago. Inspired by St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of Happy Deaths, Eva will talk about her work with Catholic Cemeteries. She will explain what it means to have a happy death, why we should reflect on our own mortality and what we can learn from St. Joseph about overcoming death.
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Parish Events
St. Clement Summer Theology on Tap Series Tuesdays in July
Have you been wondering what St. Joseph can teach us about adulting? Interested in learning more about theology? Join the St. Clement Young Adult Community on Tuesday evenings in July at Saint Clement. During this four-week series, they will explore topics such as discernment and purpose in life from their line-up of speakers.
Evanston Theology on Tap Thursdays in July
Join young adults in Evanston for a hybrid version of Theology on Tap every Thursday July 1 - 29. See the website for times, locations and topics.
St. Alphonsus Theology on Tap Series
Join us on Wednesdays in July and into August on the veranda outside the church for free food and drinks and a variety of talks related to the Catholic faith.
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