Visit the University of Dayton’s Online Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation for information about the Media Literacy Education certificate course and the courses that are available now (including the prerequisites). You can sign up for the next session of online courses now. You can sign up for the certificate program in late 2009. Read more
Culver City – The Pauline Center for Media Studies has announced a variety of events scheduled for July and August, 2009. All events will take place at the Center located at 3908 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230. “These courses and events have academic, pastoral and spirituality dimensions” said Sister Rose Pacatte, MEd in Media Studies, director of the Pauline Center. “Each one offers a unique opportunity for training and experience in ways to engage in both critical and... Read more
Hi everyone, It has been a busy week here at the University of Dayton’s Institute for Pastoral Initiatives. Working on the online media literacy certificate course. Meanwhile, I have a direct URL to my Facebook page if you want to stop by: http://www.facebook.com/SisterRoseGoesToTheMovies Hasta! Read more
Tomorrow, June 13, is the first anniversary of Tim Russert’s sudden death. He was 58 years old. Time magazine called him one of the most 100 influential people in the world. I watched him every Sunday morning for 12 years except when I was out of the country. Russert’s “Meet the Press” was a great way to be part of the public debate, even if confined at times to the convent refectory. It’s just not the same without you, Mr.... Read more
Here’s my review of Three Cups of Tea and a reflection on peace making: Peace making | National Catholic Reporter Shared via AddThis Read more
A friend and colleage, Scott Young, has launched a new blog: The Culture Vulture Report: Riffing on crucial activities at the center and on the fringe He only has two posts up so far, but the commentary on “Dogma” and the Q&A by Graig Detweiller of the blog A Purple State of Mind is worth a read. Read more
Shadows and Light: the Faith Journey of Anne Rice by Kristen West McGuire IMAGINE THAT is a funny parable about dads being released just on time for Fathers Day. Check out my reviews of IMAGINE THAT and other films by clicking on the link below Eye on Entertainment June 2009 Imagine That, Departures, American Violet, State of Play, Two Lovers, Monsters vs. Aliens & Knowing Read more
What should Susan Boyle sing next? | National Catholic Reporter Shared via AddThis Read more
Check out my posting today to the National Catholic Reporter’s Blog Read more
If you have been reading my blog, you know that I wrote about Kathryn Bigelow’s new film after it screened at the Venice International Film Festival last summer. In fact, the film won the SIGNIS Jury’s Grand Prize. The press release read: The SIGNIS Jury has awarded its Grand Prize to Kathryn Bigelow’s anti-war film THE HURT LOCKER. According to the jury’s statement, the motivation for this choice is the filmmaker’s uncompromising approach to the Iraq war and its consequences... Read more
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