Event Recordings
Didn't make it to some of our events? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Find video recordings of recent presentations, or explore our YouTube playlist for the full collection »
An Earthly Story with a Heavenly Meaning–Father Ian Boyd’s Essays on G.K. Chesterton
Monday, March 16, 2026
This video recording is the Institute’s presentation of its special publication of a collection of essays on Chesterton by the internationally renowned scholar, Father Ian Boyd, founder of the Institute. The recording includes an introduction by Sarah Ponichtera, Assistant Dean Special Collections and Gallery; opening remarks by Gloria Garafulich-Grabois, director of the Institute and Patrick Manning, Ph.D., director of the Center for Catholic Studies; followed by special remarks by Professor Dermot Quinn, editor of The Chesterton Review.
E.A. Seton Meets G.K. Chesterton
Thursday, April 10, 2025
As part of Seton Hall’s Charter Day celebrations on Tuesday, April 8, the Center for
Catholic Studies and the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith and Culture presented
a thought-provoking discussion on the state of Catholic higher education today, viewed
through the perspectives of two monumental figures in Catholic theology and education:
G.K. Chesterton and Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of G. K. Chesterton's Birth
Thursday, May 29, 2024
To mark the dual milestones of the 150th anniversary of G.K. Chesterton's birth and the 50th anniversary of the Institute's founding, a new website has been launched. In this video, Gloria Garafulich-Grabois, director of the Chesterton Institute, and Dermot Quinn, editor of The Chesterton Review, are in conversation about how the University is commemorating these important occasions.
Chesterton and Belloc - a Fastidious Friendship
Friday, October 18, 2024
The Department of Catholic Studies, the G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith and Culture
and the Celtic Theatre Company proudly present G.K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc—A
Fastidious Friendship
Caravaggio: A Radical Approach to the Truth
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Department of Catholic Studies proudly presents the Ninth Annual Monsignor James Cafone Memorial Lecture: "Caravaggio: A Radical Approach to the Truth" by artist David Lopez Ribes.
C. Dawson and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Video Recording of the online conference on the theme of "Christopher Dawson and the
Catholic Intellectual Tradition."
Father Malachys Miracle (Audio)
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Father Malachy, a shy cloistered priest chanting the psalms daily, lived in a visionary
world of surprises, until one day his faith was not only challenged but rejected as
out of date.
Dramatic Reading Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Department of Catholic Studies,the G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture, and the Celtic Theatre Company presented a dramatic reading of D. Sayers's play Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Challenges and Opportunities in Ecumenism
Thursday, April 21, 2023
Challenges and Opportunities in Ecumenism: A Catholic Perspective by Bishop Brian
Farrell, Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, Vatican City.
Pope Francis and Literature Lecture
Thursday, April 13, 2023
View Father Antonio Spadaro's lecture on "Bergoglio's (Reading) List: The Importance
of Literature in Pope Francis' Pastoral and Political Vision." This event was held
on Wednesday, April 12.