ODU Features Dominican Theologian Thomas O'Meara, O.P.

March 9, 2005

COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Dominican University welcomes the nationally-renowned theologian and Dominican scholar Thomas O'Meara, O.P. as he presents "The Future of the Church: Insights from the Dominican Past and Present." As a part of the Dominican Lecture Series and sponsored by the Center for Dominican Studies, the event will take place Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 7:30pm in the Colonial Room of Sansbury Hall located on ODU's main campus, 1216 Sunbury Road.

Fr. O'Meara, professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame and author of the book Thomas Aquinas Theologian, looks at the origins and originality of Aquinas, at his recent decline and even more recent rebirth. To exemplify the inspiration and ideas Aquinas can still offer his theology in two areas: the psychology of the Christian spiritual life, and the Catholic understanding of the liturgy, particularly the Eucharist.

The lecture is free and open to the public; reservations are not required. For more information, please contact the Director of the Center for Dominican Studies Sr. Catherine Colby at (614) 251-4722, or email colbyc@ohiodominican.edu. The Little Theatre is in Erskine Hall located on ODU's main campus at 1216 Sunbury Road. Free parking is available in the Visitor's Lot west of Sunbury Road.

This event is part of the Dominican Lecture Series and is sponsored by the Center for Dominican Studies. The Mission of the Center for Dominican Studies is to promote the Dominican charism of preaching; to provide opportunities for members of the University and the community to understand and experience the meaning and value of Dominican education; and, to serve as a public voice at the University and in the community regarding issues of importance to church, culture and society. The Center focuses on the Dominican motto: "to contemplate truth and share with others the fruits of this contemplation" and the four pillars of Dominican life: study, prayer, community and ministry.