“THEOLOGY ON TAP” 2021
Welcome to the Theology on Tap 2021 season! Last year’s virtual series was so popular that the Archdiocese of Chicago is sponsoring another virtual series this year. The theme of the 2021 Theology on Tap series is St. Joseph, inspired by the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church and 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.
Access the Facebook Live links. Past presentations have been recorded and remain available at the same links; upcoming presentations include opportunities for group discussion and questions.
July 1 Kickoff: The Universal Church & Accompaniment with Fr. Guillermo “Memo” Campuzano, VP for Mission & Ministry at DePaul University 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, advocating for and developing systemic change programs for people left behind in our society.
7 p.m. Thursday, August 12: St Joseph and Happy Death with Eva Bustamante, Coordinator of 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.
Local parishes are also offering in-person or hybrid events for Theology on Tap. Please visit their pages for further information on topics.
- Tuesdays through July 27, in-person and outdoors at St. Clement
- Thursdays through July 29 on Facebook Live or in-person at several Evanston parishes
- Select Wednesdays through August 4, In-person and outdoors at St. Alphonsus
