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Speaking Calendar

October 2024

“Cultural Catholics: Parish Life and Church Leadership” as part of the Catholic Research Panel. October 2024. Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

“Cultural Catholics: Who They Are, How to Respond” Author Meets Critics Panel. October 2024. Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

August 2024

“Marriage and Family Wisdom through the Franciscan Tradition: Five Virtues for Daily Living,” weekend retreat for deacons and their wives, Diocese of Sacramento. August 2024. Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center, Zephyr Cove, NV. (Closed to public)

June 2024

“The Relationship between Burnout, Support and Priestly Morale: Filling the Well So That We Can Weather the Challenges.” Talk for newly-ordained priests. June 2024. Saint Francis Center for Priestly Formation, San Diego, CA. (Closed to public)

May 2024

“Challenges in a Changing Society… and Franciscan Opportunities.” May 2024. Padua Program at the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University [via Zoom], St. Bonaventure, NY. (Closed to public)

“Putting the ‘Social’ in Justice.” May 2024. Immaculata Parish, San Diego, CA. (Free admission)

April 2024

“Catholic Activism Today: Community, Justice and Compassion in Pastoral Contexts.” April 2024. Fordham University [via Zoom], New York, NY. (Closed to public)

“Franciscan Charism: Happiness and Joy.” April 2024. Franciscan School of Theology, San Diego, CA. (Closed to public)

“It’s More Than a Feeling: A Catholic Approach to Happiness.” April 2024. St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Oceanside, CA. (Free admission)

February 2024

“A Spirituality of Parenting: Seeing God in the Blessed Mess.” February 2024. Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. (Free admission)

December 2023

“Pandemic Reflections: Franciscan Wisdom from the Lepers to Today” (recording). December 2023. Franciscan Vision Series panel with Geoffrey Karabin and Suzanne Mayer. Franciscan School of Theology [via Zoom], San Diego, CA. (Free admission)

“Hope, Peace, Joy and Love” and “Making the Invisible Visible.” December 2023. Advent Day of Reflection. St. Francis Center for Priestly Formation, San Diego, CA. (Closed to public)

November 2023

“Beyond Swiping and Hookups: Helping Young Adults Navigate Relationships.” November 2023. Talk for Catholic Fellowship League. Mission Viejo Country Club, Mission Viejo, CA. (Closed to public)

October 2023

“Polarization? A Closer Look at Catholic Political Commitments” as part of the Catholicism’s Crossroads: Authority, Citizenship, and Race Panel. October 2023. Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, Marriott Salt Lake Downtown City Creek, Salt Lake City, UT. (Registration required)

“A Snapshot of Cultural Catholics: Beliefs, Practice and Identity” as part of the Perspectives and Studies of Catholicism Today Panel. October 2023. Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, Marriott Salt Lake Downtown City Creek, Salt Lake City, UT. (Registration required)

“Franciscan Charism: Haecceity.” October 2023. Franciscan School of Theology, San Diego, CA. (Closed to public)

September 2023

“American Catholics: Why Parishes Matter.” September 2023. Parish Researchers Gathering: National Conversation on Shared Parish Life. Chicago, IL. (Closed to public)

“Response to Susan Reynold’s People Get Ready: Ritual, Solidarity, and Lived Ecclesiology in Catholic Roxbury” (recording). September 2023. The Candler Foundry and the Aquinas Center, Emory University [via Zoom], Atlanta, GA. (Free admission)

“Practicing Mindfulness in the Everyday” (recording). September 2023. St. Brigid Parish, San Diego, CA. (Free admission)

June 2023

“Listening, Discerning, Going Forth: A Franciscan Approach to Accompanying Young Adults.” June 2023. St. Brigid Catholic Church, San Diego, CA. (Free admission)

March 2023

“Franciscan Virtues for Today’s Families” Day of Recollection and Prayer for deacons and their wives. March 2023. Diocesan Pastoral Center, San Diego, CA. (Closed to public)

“The Gospel Value of ‘Gift,’” Legacy Day. March 2023. Franciscan Ministries [via Zoom], Oceanside, CA. (Closed to public)

February 2023

“Teen Spirituality: Thoughts for Catholic High Schools.” February 2023. Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Santa Margarita, CA. (Closed to public)

January 2023

“Conflicted Catholics: Accompanying the Tension.” January 2023. Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. (Closed to public)

“Response to Mary Elizabeth Ingham’s ‘The Harmony of Goodness’” as part of Re-Imagining the World: Saint Francis and Pope Francis (recording, I begin at 49:40). January 2023. Franciscan School of Theology, San Diego, CA. (Registration required)

December 2022

“Listening, Discerning, Going Forth: A Franciscan Approach to Accompanying Young Adults.” December 2022. Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. (Free admission)

“Salvation History and Your Place in It.” December 2022. Franciscan Renewal Center [via Zoom], Scottsdale, AZ. (Closed to public)

August 2022

“Living Faithful Citizenship in a Polarized Context” as part of the Catholicism’s Crossroads: Religious Authority, Citizenship, and Racial and Ethnic Diversity Panel. August 2022. Association for the Sociology of Religion Annual Meeting, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Los Angeles, CA. (Registration required)

June 2022

“From ‘Their Gifts’ to ‘Our Gifts’: Appreciating Diversity in a Universal Church” as part of the Opening Plenary in the USCCB’s Journeying Together intercultural encounter process. June 2022. Marriott Chicago O’Hare, Chicago, IL. (Registration required)

February 2022

“Awesome Relationships: Being Intentional, Communicating Gratitude” February 2022. St. Mary’s Basilica [via Zoom], Phoenix, AZ. (Free admission, registration required)

January 2022

“Young Adults: A Franciscan Approach to Accompaniment.” January 2022. Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities [via Zoom], Aston, PA. (Closed to public)

December 2021

“Salvation History and Your Place in It.” December 2021. Franciscan Renewal Center [via Zoom], Scottsdale, AZ. (Closed to public)

“Ignatian Spirituality and Mental Wellness.” December 2021. Women Together. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral [hybrid], San Diego, CA. (Free admission, registration required)

October 2021

“Catholic Activism Today: Individual Transformation and the Struggle for Social Justice” as part of the Author Meets Critics Panel. October 2021. Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, Portland Hilton Downtown, Portland, OR. (Sliding scale, registration required)

“Catholic Experiences of Parish Life and Church Leadership” as part of the Parish Research Panel. October 2021. Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, Portland Hilton Downtown, Portland, OR. (Sliding scale, registration required)

“Contemplating ʻHome’: Thoughts from Domestic Church and Laudato Si’.” Half-day retreat for faculty and staff of Archbishop Mitty Catholic High School. October 2021. Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA. (Closed to public)

August 2021

“Latinx Catholic Financial Giving and Clergy Responses: The Impact of Relevant Stewardship Frames.” Catholic Research You Should Know… for Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference. August 2021. Villanova Universityʼs Center for Church Management [via Zoom], Villanova, PA.

July 2021

“Responding to the Invitation: Fostering a More Robust Appropriation of Laudato Si’” (recording, I begin at 40:50). Keynote address at Laudato Si’ and the U.S. Catholic Church: A Conference Series on Our Common Home [via Zoom]. July 2021. Creighton University, Omaha, NE. (Free admission, registration required)

June 2021

“The Challenges and Blessings of Catholic Family Life Today” Summer Continuing Education course. June 2021. Franciscan School of Theology [via Zoom], San Diego, CA. ($250 registration, open to public)

“The Seamless Garment of Life: A Catholic Approach to the Abortion Issue.” June 2021. St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Oceanside, CA. (Free admission)

May 2021

“Ignatian Spirituality.” May 2021. Catholic Prayer Practices and Mental Wellness. Diocese of San Diego, Office for Family Life and Spirituality [via Zoom], San Diego, CA. (Free admission, registration required)

April 2021

“The Catholic Church Today” as part of the Academy of Catholic Teaching. April 2021. Joint program between the University of San Diego and the Diocese of San Diego [via Zoom], San Diego, CA. (Closed to public)

“Understanding Young Adult Catholics.” April 2021. Talk for Catholic Fellowship League. Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, Coto de Caza, CA (Closed to public).

March 2021

“Rejoice and Be Glad! Manifesting Compassion and Justice.” March 2021. San Damiano Retreat Center [via Zoom], Danville, CA. (Sliding scale, registration required)

“Imagining a Post-COVID World: Thoughts from the Franciscan Tradition” (Recording). March 2021. Franciscan Vision Series. Franciscan School of Theology [via Zoom], San Diego, CA. (Free admission, registration required)

February 2021

“Seeing the Significance of Creation” as part of the Laudato Si’ at 5: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor series. February 2021. Center for Catholic Thought and Culture at the University of San Diego [via Zoom], San Diego, CA. (Free admission, registration required)

“Beyond Swiping and Hookups: Relationships in Emerging Adulthood.” February 2021. St. Mary’s Basilica [via Zoom], Phoenix, AZ. (Free admission, registration required)

January 2021

“Latinx Catholic Financial Giving and Clergy Responses: The Impact of Relevant Stewardship Frames” (Slides and recording) as part of the Money and the Church Webinar Series. January 2021. Villanova Universityʼs Center for Church Management [via Zoom], Villanova, PA. (Free admission, registration required)

November 2020

Co-facilitating “Sharing Our Gifts Together: Towards a Participatory and Co-Responsible Church.” Future of Faith series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA [via Zoom]. November 2020. (Free admission, registration required)

“Professional Ethics: Power, Sexuality and Boundaries.” November 2020. Saint Francis Center for Priestly Formation, San Diego, CA. (Closed to public)

October 2020

“Vote Consciously.” October 2020. Diocesan Pastoral Center [via Zoom], San Diego, CA. (Free admission, registration required)

“Catholic Activism Today: Individual Transformation and the Struggle for Social Justice” (Recording NB: I got disconnected from 32:32-34:32). Book launch sponsored by Frances G. Harpst Center for Catholic Thought and Culture [via Zoom]. October 2020. University of San Diego, San Diego, California. (Free admission, registration required)

August 2020

“Rippling Out: Self, Community and Vocation.” Half-day retreat for faculty and staff of Saint Augustine Catholic High School. August 2020. Saint Augustine Catholic High School, San Diego, CA. (Closed to public)

July 2020

“Young Adult Catholics: Why Questions Are Better Than Answers” (Recording). July 2020. Franciscan School of Theology [via Zoom], San Diego, CA. (Free admission, registration required)

“What Closed Parishes and Staying at Home Can Teach Us About Domestic Church.” July 2020. Catholic Association of Latino Leaders [via Zoom], Los Angeles, CA. (Free admission, registration required)

May 2020

“With Easter Hope: Five Years After Laudato Si’.” Address at Earth Day: 50th Anniversary of Earth Day & the 5th Anniversary of Laudato Si’. May 2020. Diocesan Pastoral Center [via Zoom], San Diego, CA. (Free admission, registration required)

February 2020

“ʻWhat do you want me to do for you?’ ʻI want to see.’ (Matthew 20:29-34)” Two-day faculty retreat for Cathedral Catholic High School. February 2020. Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA. (Closed to public)

October 2019

“Accompanying Young Adult Catholics.” Keynote address at Young Adult Symposium. October 2019. Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. (Free admission, registration required)

“Relationship in the Gospels.” Young Adult Bible Study Series. October 2019. Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. (Open to public)

“Two ʻBumpsʼ in Catholic Campus Ministry: Best Practices for Blended-Model Campuses and Young Adult Attrition” as part of the 2018 Qualitative Study of Catholic Campus Ministry Study: Key Findings Panel. October 2019. Religious Research Association Annual Meeting, Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, St. Louis, MO. (Registration required)

“Understanding Low Latino Financial Giving within Catholic Parishes and Clergy Responses” as part of the Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders I: Congregational Finances Panel. October 2019. Religious Research Association Annual Meeting, Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, St. Louis, MO. (Registration required)

August 2019

“Equality of the Baptized? Ministers Navigate Race, Gender and Ordination Status” as part of the Catholicism and Status: Dimensions of Power, Solidarity and Marginalization Panel. August 2019. American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, Park Central, New York City, NY. (Registration required)

Discussant at the Compassion, Trust and More: Studying the Ways Groups and Organizations Foster Emotions Salon Discussion. August 2019. American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, Park Central, New York City, NY. (Registration required)

“Latinx Catholic Giving and Clergy Responses: Comparing Stewardship Frames.” August 2019. Diocese of San Diego, San Diego, CA. (Closed to public)

June 2019

“Project Findings: Understanding Latino Financial Giving within Catholic Parishes and Clergy Responses.” June 2019. Church Management Research Fellowship Symposium, Villanova University, Villanova, PA. (Closed to public)

April 2019

“Listening, Learning and Accompaniment: Ministering to Young Adult Catholics.” April 2019. For the Formation Directors and Secretaries of the US-6 OFM Provinces, Colorado Springs, CO. (Closed to public)

“A New Polarization? Frames of Catholicity Among Catholic Campus Ministers.” April 2019. Younger Scholars in the Sociology of Religion Conference at the University of Notre Dame, Center for the Study of Religion and Society, South Bend, IN. (Registration required)

“A Time of Navigation: American and Chinese Catholics’ Strategies in Religio-Cultural Negotiation” as part of Chinese Catholics: Past Achievements, Present Concerns and Future Challenges. April 2019. University of San Diego, Center for Catholic Thought and Culture, San Diego, CA. (Open to public)

March 2019

“All Creation Sings of You.” March 2019. A reflection during My God and My All, Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA. (Open to public)

“Self-Awareness and the Role of the Researcher: Positionality and Self-Care.” March 2019. For Americans’ Abortion Attitudes study at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN. (Closed to public)

January 2019

“Young Adult Catholics: The Ministerial Reality.” January 2019. Invited visit to Dr. Eduardo Fernandez’s “Intercultural Ministry: Parish, Campus, and Classroom” course at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University, Berkeley, CA. (Registration required)

November 2018

“Young Adult Catholics: Moving from ʻCrisisʼ to ʻOpportunity.ʼ” November 2018. Santa Clara Faith Formation Conference, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA. (Registration required)

“Young Adult Catholics: Why Questions Are Better than Answers.” November 2018. Invited visit to the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University, Berkeley, CA. (Open to public)

“Summary of the 2017 Catholic Campus Ministers Study.” November 2018. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. (Closed to public)

“You Are Loved & Created for Love: Before You Say ‘I Do’” co-presented with Joseph Palermo. November 2018. Diocesan Pre-Cana “Witness Talk.” Diocese of San Diego, San Diego, CA. (Registration required)

October 2018

“Contested Understandings of Piety: Paradigms Among Catholic Campus Ministers” as part of U.S. Catholic Campus Ministry Study. October 2018. Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV. (Registration required)

“Ministering to Young Adults and Families.” October 2018. Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA. (Closed to public)

“Practicing Mindfulness in the Everyday.” October 2018. Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. (Registration required)

“Ministering to Young Adult Catholics.” October 2018. Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. (Closed to public)

“Spirituality of Parenting.” October 2018. Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. (Registration required)