Nostra Aetate and The Future of

Catholic-Jewish Relations at a Time of Rising Antisemitism

at Franciscan University of Steubenville

October 24-26, 2023

Nostra Aetate and The Future of Catholic-Jewish Relations at a Time of Rising Antisemitism

Co-hosted by Franciscan University of Steubenville and The Philos Project

The conference will address the history of Catholic-Jewish relations, the history of antisemitism, Nostra Aetate and its significance, and the shared experiences of Orthodox Jewish and committed Catholic communities amid the challenges of the secular, progressive age.

 

About The Philos Project

The Philos Project is a community of Christians who seek to promote positive Christian engagement in the Near East by creating leaders, building community, and taking action in the spirit of the Hebraic Tradition. Learn more at philosproject.org.

We are very grateful for the collaboration and support of our partners:

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Date and Time:

October 24-26, 2023

Location

Franciscan University of Steubenville

1235 University Blvd.

Steubenville, OH 43952

Contact Us

Please email James O'Reilly or call (540) 622-4903 for registration inquiries.

Conference Schedule


4:30 PM

Registration Opens

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Welcome Remarks and Keynote

Dr. Hildebrand and Fr. Malachi Van Tassell T.O.R. – Welcome remarks from Franciscan University

Robert Nicholson – “My Path to Christ Through Judaism”

Rabbi Soloveichik Keynote: “Creative Minorities: A Reflection on Rabbi Sacks’ Erasmus Lecture, and Wisdom for Jewish and Catholic Communities for The Present Age”

The Gentile Gallery, JC Williams Center

7:30 PM

VIP Dinner

Remarks by Montse Alvarado – “Catholics in the public square rising to the challenge of combating antisemitism and protecting religious freedom”