In the Jesuit liturgical calendar, today (April 27) is the Feast of St. Peter Canisius. There will be a Mass in his honor in the chapel at 5 p.m. Rev. Vincent M. Cooke S.J., president of Canisius College, will preside. All are welcome to come and celebrate. To learn more about Peter Canisius, click here.
Submitted by: Rev. John Bucki S.J., director, campus ministry
Rev. Peter Drilling, president-rector of Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, will be leading a discussion on faith and reason in the context of the writings of Bernard Lonergan, S.J. tonight (April 27) at 7 p.m. in the Campus Ministry Meeting Room (Old Main 219). The talk is sponsored by Phi Sigma Tau, the honor society for students of philosophy. All are welcome to attend.
Submitted by: Michael Forest, PhD, associate professor, philosophy; advisor, Phi Sigma Tau
The last two MAAC teams to qualify for the NCAA Tournament meet in a televised contest Wednesday at the Demske Sports Complex. Canisius (4-2) hosts first place Siena (6-0) at 3 p.m. in a contest that will be televised regionally on a tape delay basis by Time Warner Sports.
The Saints have secured one of the four conference tournament berths, while the Griffs are in a battle with Manhattan for the final spot. Canisius went to the NCAA Tourney in 2008 and Siena represented the MAAC in 2009.
For more information on Canisius lacrosse, go to www.gogriffs.com.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics
