Schedule of Events

 

    
 

Archives 2009

  December 18
  Healing Love Academy Presentation:
Flying on Your Own: Being Single Again  –  in English only
  December 1
  Panel discussion “Places for Peace”
A ritual and a cocktail lunch will follow.

For the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (December 6), the Centre Women and Christian Traditions invites you to a panel discussion with women acting as peacemakers for different regional community organizations.
  November 10
  Ethics Centre Conferences:
"Canadian universities and the new governance"  – in French only
by Dominic Giroux, Rector of Laurentian University, Sudbury

Conference in French only. Followed by questions and general discussion in both French and English.
  November 20-28
  Iranian Film Week
  November 28
  The Ottawa Area Christian Mediation Community and The Anglican Studies Program of Saint Paul University present
"Advent: Celebrating the coming one"  – in English only
with The Rev. Kevin Flynn

Advent is the time of waiting in hope and preparing for the great Celebration.  Join us as we begin the season of Advent with a retreat led by the Rev. Professor Kevin Flynn, Director of Anglican Studies at Saint Paul University.  The day will include talks as well as several periods of silent meditation. Instruction in the contemplative practice of Christian Meditation will be given.  All are welcome.

Cost: Donation, at the door
Lunch: Please bring a bag lunch and drink
Registration by November 21: Jeanette Deyell 613-733-6755 or jeanettemediation@rogers.com

  November 27
  Keynote Address, Convocation and Workshop about "Bridging the Gaps in Community Mental Health Services"  – in English only
by Alex Munter, Executive Director, Youth Services Bureau

9:30 Keynote Address: Bridging the Gaps in Community Mental Health Services
Alex Munter, Executive Director, Youth Services Bureau, will be addressing current gaps inOttawa-Carleton mental health services and the present needs of mental health stakeholders (i.e., organizations, mental health professionals, clients) within the system. The role of the OIORT in bridging the lacunae in service delivery needs is examined.

10:15 Refreshments

11:00 Certificate Presentation to students completing Unit 1, 2 and/or 3 of the Object Relations Training Program

11:30 Certification of Object Relations Therapists

For more information: Augustine Meier at 613-236-1393, Ext. 2258
  November 21
  Panel discussion "Triple E’s for the Senate? Education, Engagement, Ethics"  – in English only
Can the Senate act as a catalyst for informed public engagement in ethical policy making?
Light refreshments will be served from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m,
  November 16
  The Sisters of Our Lady of the Cross Chair in Christian Family Studies invites you to a special public lecture: "Life Stories and the Desire for Shalom"  – in English only
by Prof. Ruard Ganzevoort, Professor of Practical Theology, VU Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands

Admission is free.

Dr. Ganzevoort’s main areas of interest are pastoral theology and psychology, psychology of religion, narrative approaches, trauma, and professionalism. He will discuss the desire for wholeness and recognition as a religious motive in the construction of our life story.
  November 10
  Ethics Centre Conferences: "Moral Courage and the Sponsorship Scandal. Three years after the Gomery Report."  – in English only
by Allan Cutler
  November 7
  Workshop on Emotional Intelligence “EQ: The Start of a Conversation”, sponsored by Centre for Ministry Formation
  November 5
  2009 Lonergan Conference "Bernard Lonergan on Education: Listening to the Questions", Dr. Moira Carley
  October 29-30
  Conference “Reconciliation and Co-existence: Orality and Literacy”
As part of Celebration of First Peoples in Canada at Saint Paul University in October

Lectures by:
Dr. Cora Weber-Pillwax, University of Alberta
Circle of All Nations
Dr. George Sioui, University of Ottawa
Dr. Claudette Commanda-Coté, University of Ottawa
People of the Longhouse
Dr. Jean-Guy Goulet, Saint Paul University
Cecil Chabot, doctoral student, Aberdeen
Right Reverend Eric Bays
Stephen Augustine, curator, Museum of Civilisation
Dr. Annik Charon de la Casinière, Laval University
Dr. Frédérick Laugrand, Laval University
Père Robert Lechat, omi
  October 29
  Saint Paul University's Halloween Party

Free Entrance – Fun evening with music and dancing
Games and prizes – Prize for the best costume – Cash bar

Everyone is welcome! Bring along some friends!
  October 28
  Book launch by the Most Reverend Sylvain Lavoie, OMI “Drumming from within”
(Novalis 2009)
As part of Celebration of First Peoples in Canada at Saint Paul University in October
  October 22
  40 Years of Social Communications
  October 21
  Keynote Address "The Future of the Catholic Theology of Religions", Dr. Terrence Merrigan
  October 20
  Theo-discussion "Current Issues of the Leadership in the Churches"  – Bilingual lecture and discussion
With Professor Kevin Flynn
Information: Julie Tanguay
  October 19
  Glasmacher Lecture - “Women Without Borders: Feminist Spiritualities in Context” Dr. Annette esser

For the "Person Day", the Centre for Women and Christians cordially invites you to the Glasmacher Lecture by the theologian Annette Esser “Women Without Borders: Feminist Spiritualities in Context” (in English only).

The lecture will be on Monday, October 19th, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the amphitheatre (1124) of Saint-Paul University. A reception will follow.

Dr. Annette Esser is founder of the Scivias-Institute, a project based in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, to promote the integration of spirituality and art through both reflective and therapeutic methods, in the spirit of Hildegard of Bingen. Dr. Esser studied at the universities of Cologne and Muenster. She studied psychotherapy and religion at Union Theological Seminary (New York), and received her Ph.D. from the Radboud University of Nijmegen (the Netherlands) with a dissertation on feminist spirituality. She has taught at the Universities of Muenster and Aachen, as well as various institutes of higher education in Cologne and Bad Kreuznach. For more information about the lecture, please contact Julie Tanguay.
  October 15-16
  Vatican II in Canada Colloquium
  October 13
  Conference on demilitarization of Northern Ireland  – in French only
by General John de Chastelain

Le Général John de Chastelain est chef d'état major de la Défense à la retraite et ex-ambassadeur du Canada aux États-Unis. Il présentera une conférence en tant que chef de la commission internationale indépendante sur la démilitarisation de l'Irlande du Nord.

Information: Prof. Nicole Charron
  October 13
  Book launch by Jean-François Beaudet “Dans les filets du Diable; coureurs de bois et l’univers religieux amérindien”
(Médiaspaul 2009)
As part of Celebration of First Peoples in Canada at Saint Paul University in October
  October 9
  German Movies present "Good Bye Lenin!"
(120 mn.) (2003) with daniel Brühl and Kathrin saß
Director: Wolfgang Becker
  October 6
  Art and craft exhibit
Grand opening ceremonies performed by First Peoples representatives As part of Celebration of First Peoples in Canada at Saint Paul University in October
  September 30
  Theo-discussion “Not Only Speaking about God: Spirituality in Contemporary Context”  – Lecture in English and a bilingual discussion
With Lauren Levesque, doctoral student at Saint Paul University
Information: Julie Tanguay
  September 29
  Public Lecture “The Injustice of Abortion for Women”  – in English only
Speaker: Andrea Mrozek, Institute of Marriage and Family Canada, Ottawa
  September 29
  Presentation of the book "Light behind the darkness" by the two authors, Raouf Omar and Claude Weil  – in English only
  September 25
  School year opening mass and installation ceremony of Chantal Beauvais, 6th Rector of Saint-Paul University
  September 17
  Public lecture sponsored by the Faculty of Theology, Saint Paul University
"Dom Helder Camara - Le Souffle d'un prophète pour aujourd'hui"  – in French only
Speaker: José de Broucker, journalist from France, biographer and friend of Dom Helder Camara

L'année 2009 : centenaire de la naissance et 10e anniversaire de la mort d'Helder Camara, évêque de Recife (Brésil). Évêque des favellas, infatigable critique des injustices économiques... L'une des voix les plus inspirantes et les plus controversées de l'Église du 20e siècle.
  September 11
  Germain Movies present "Mein Bruder (My Brother) - We’ll meet again"
(57 mn.) (2005) Documentary
Director: Thomas Heise
  September 8-11
  Orientation Week 2009

Saint Paul University is proud to organize an Orientation Week from September 8-11, 2009 to welcome and inform our new and returning students. Many activities have been planned for this occasion. Also, we will be drawing door prizes at many of the activities and there will be a grand prize draw.

Please take note that you will need to register for the Rideau Canal Boat Cruise and for the Double-Decker Bus Tour prior to September 3rd if you are interested.

We look forward to the pleasure of seeing you on Tuesday September 8th at 1:00 pm in the Atrium. Welcome to Saint Paul!

Please click the links below to learn more:

  June 30
  Truth Movie Tuesdays at Saint Paul University, in partnership with Ottawa 911 Truth & Ottawa Truth Action c/o MShift2 Productions presents:
"The Nations Deathbed" a Press For Truth Film  – in English only finditherefirst@hotmail.com
  June 25
  The Universe: A glorious Celebratory Event  – in English only
Honouring the Life and Work of Thomas Berry 1914-2009
  June 23
  Truth Movie Tuesdays at Saint Paul University, in partnership with Ottawa 911 Truth & Ottawa Truth Action c/o MShift2 Productions presents:
"Money As Debt" a Paul Grignon Cartoon  – in English only finditherefirst@hotmail.com
  June 20
  Public Charity Garage Sale
  June 16
  Truth Movie Tuesdays at Saint Paul University, in partnership with Ottawa 911 Truth & Ottawa Truth Action c/o MShift2 Productions presents:
"The Great Global Warming Swindle"  – in English only
finditherefirst@hotmail.com
  June 13-14
  Catholic Network for Women’s Equality and the Centre for Women and Christian Traditions cordially invite you to the lectures of the theologian Ivone Gebara given during the 2009 National Conference “Being the change we seek”.

Saturday, June 13, at 9:00 a.m.
“What do we mean by ‘change?’  Conflicts and limits arising from a feminist ethical perspective” – with simultaneous translation

Sunday, June 14, at 9:00 a.m.
“La mobilité du désir et le sens du désir religieux pour les femmes : une approche contextuelle” – with simultaneous translation http://www.ustpaul.ca/Women&ChristianTraditions/activities_e.asp

  June 9
  Truth Movie Tuesdays at Saint Paul University, in partnership with Ottawa 911 Truth & Ottawa Truth Action c/o MShift2 Productions presents:
"The Hour of Our Time an Ether Film Works Production"  – in English only finditherefirst@hotmail.com
  June 3-6
  International Conference "La mystique démystifiée"  – in French only
Press Release
  June 1
  Truth Movie Tuesdays at Saint Paul University, in partnership with Ottawa 911 Truth & Ottawa Truth Action c/o MShift2 Productions presents:
"The Obama Deception an Alex Jones Film"  – in English only finditherefirst@hotmail.com
  May 26-27
  Conference "Sustaining Ethical Leadership : An Interdisciplinary Conversation"
by the Canadian Jacques Maritain Association
at the 2009 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Consult the program.
  May 26
  Public Lecture by Dr. Richard Béliveau, author of ''Foods that fight cancer''
 www.ottawacancer.ca
  May 23
  The Adult Faith Development Committee à l'Archidiocèse d'Ottawa et le Centre de formation aux ministères de l'Université Saint-Paul présente : Ronald Rolheiser, o.m.i.
Towards Mature Discipleship: Putting out into the Deep Two weekend sessions exploring how Scripture and Christian spirituality invite us towards mature discipleship

Session 2: “Scripture and spirituality: the Path to Generativity” – in English only
www.ecclesia-ottawa.org
  May 22
  The Adult Faith Development Committee à l'Archidiocèse d'Ottawa et le Centre de formation aux ministères de l'Université Saint-Paul présente : Ronald Rolheiser, o.m.i.
Towards Mature Discipleship: Putting out into the Deep Two weekend sessions exploring how Scripture and Christian spirituality invite us towards mature discipleship

Session 1: “The Contemporary Conspiracy Against Interiority” – in English only
www.ecclesia-ottawa.org
  May 19
  Truth Movie Tuesdays at Saint Paul University, in partnership with Ottawa 911 Truth & Ottawa Truth Action c/o MShift2 Productions presents:
"Truth Rising an Alex Jones Film"  – in English only
Truthers bring your Moms!
  May 14
  The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa,
in partnership with Saint Paul University presents:
"Palliative Care: Living your Life with Dignity"  – in English only
by Maryse Bouvette, RN, Pain and Symptom Management Consultant, Bruyere Continuing Care abrown@archottawa.ca
  May 9
  Main Farmers’ Market to Kick-Off Second Full Season
Press release
  April 29
  Conference "Exploring Paul"
Consult the program
  April 23-24
  4th International Conference on spirituality and mental health
  April 23
  Glasmacher Lecture "Spirituality & Mental health"  – in English only
"Mythical self" by Professor Phil Barker
"The search for meaning" by Professor Hetty Zock
Press Release
  April 5
  Ceremony marking the closing of the academic year
  April 3
  Seminar with professors and graduate students “Paul’s Ecclesiology and Contemporary Pauline Studies”
by Fr Jean-Noël Aletti S.J., Professor of the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome Member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission

Public Conference “Saint Paul Innovative Interpreter of the Gospel”
by Fr Jean-Noël Aletti S.J., Professor of the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome
Member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission
  March 31
  Insights into Cutting-Edge Research in Disease Prevention, Nutrition and High-Potency Probiotics  – in English only
  March - December
  Understanding the Trauma of Sexual Abuse  – in English only

A Training Course for Professionals presented by Dr. Brenda Saxe
March 2009 - December 2009
Thursdays, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
at Saint Paul University
Enrolment limited to 30 participants
  March 26-29
  30e Salon du livre de l'Outaouais

    
  March 28
  The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa, in partnership with Saint Paul University presents: "Palliative Care for the Dying: Myths and Realities"  – in English only
by Dr. Louise Coulombe, MD, CFFP, Palliative Care Physician
  March 25
  Celebration of our Campus Authors whose books have been recently published
Les auteur(e)s présent(e)s :

Pierrette Daviau
Eileen Kerwin-Jones
Ken Melchin
Lorraine Ste-Marie
  March 24
  Theological discussion
"La théologie a-t-elle sa place à l'université?"  – in French only
with professor Normand Provencher
  March 16
  Table ronde – 50e anniversaire de la convocation du concile Vatican II par le pape Jean XXIII
Press Release
  March 14
  Centre for Ministry Formation
"In the Footsteps of Saint Paul : with Christ in the Service of God’s people"
Saturday Seminar
  January 30 and 31st 2009
  Symposium on Ethics, Work and Public Service
Presentation of the papers

It is a pleasure to make available some of the conferences and discussions that were presented at the Symposium on work, ethics and public service, held on January 30th 2009. This symposium brought together experts in these three fields as well as academics, students, public servants and practicioners interested in the challenges arising from moral awareness and moral engagement while at work in the public service.

The papers that are not posted are not yet available.

We are proud that many organizations choose Saint Paul University facilities as a venue for their events. While we do not necessarily endorse the philosophies of all these organizations, we are pleased to provide information about the events held on our premises.

   

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Last Updated: 2010-01-05