"Throw Open The Windows"
Fairfield University's Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Opening of the Second Vatican Council

October 3-10, 2012

Image: Francine CardmanWednesday, October 3, 7:30 p.m.

The 12th Annual Anne Drummey O'Callaghan Lecture on Women in the Church
"Conciliar Women: Precedents and Portents"
Dr. Francine Cardman, Associate Professor, Boston College
Quick Center Kelley Theater


Image: Charles AllenFriday, October 5th, 12:15-2 p.m.

Oak Room, Barone Campus Center
"I Remember ..." moderated by the Rev. Charles Allen, S.J.
A panel of Fairfield University community members recall the years just after the Council

  • Michael Fahey, S.J., Jesuit in Residence (Adjunct Professor Emeritus, Boston College)
  • Betsy Bowen, Professor of English
  • Mary Frances Malone, Associate Academic Vice President
  • Nancy Habetz, Media Relations, retired
  • James Fitzpatrick, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Light lunch provided. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Elyse Raby by October 2.


Image: George CollinsTuesday, October 9th, 12:15-2 p.m.

Oak Room, Barone Campus Center
"Being Catholic today," moderated by the Rev. George Collins, S.J.
A panel of Fairfield University community members reflect on contemporary Catholic life

  • Thomas F. Curran, Director Campus Planning & Design
  • Karen Donoghue, Dean of Students
  • Dennis Keenan, Professor of Philosophy
  • Jocelyn Collen '06, Campus Minister for Immersions and Pilgrimages
  • Sydney Johnson, Head Coach, Men's Basketball

Light lunch provided. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Elyse Raby by October 4.


Image: Paul LakelandWednesday, October 10th, 4:30 p.m.

On the 50th Anniversary of the Opening of Vatican II:
"Was Vatican II the Last Ecumenical Council?"
Dr. Paul F. Lakeland, the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Chair in Catholic Studies, Fairfield University
Dolan School of Business Dining Room
Followed by a gala reception in Bellarmine Hall sponsored by the Office of the President