Please join us for the 15th Annual Landregan Lecture featuring Dr. Miguel H. Diaz, Former Ambassador to the Holy See. Dr. Diaz will be speaking on the topic: "Hearer of the World: The Search for God, Diplomacy, and the Common Good." The event, which will be held Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 7:30 pm in Lynch Auditorium, is open to the public and is free of charge.
Miguel Humberto Daz is an American theologian, university professor, diplomat and commentator who served as United States Ambassador to the Holy See from 8/2009 - 11/2012. He received his B.A. from St. Thomas University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Diaz is currently the University Professor of Faith and Culture, at the University of Dayton, Ohio.
The Landregan Lecture brings to the University of Dallas campus nationally prominent figures, whose area of expertise reflects the many interests that have animated University of Dallas alumnus Steven T. Landregan throughout his long, distinguished, and continuing career of service to the Catholic Church in North Texas.
At the beginning of the lecture, the University of Dallas School of Ministry will honor their 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award winners for their exemplary service to the local church in general, the work of faith formation in particular, and the larger community, especially the poor and needy.
Find out more about the lecture at: udallas.edu/landregan.
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