Just a reminder for those of us on campus today, Monday, April 8, that you can celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse with the Jesuit Community.
At noon today, we will broadcast a one-hour webinar, “The Great American Eclipse: A Jesuit Conversation” sponsored by the Vatican Observatory and hosted by Rev. James Martin, SJ.
Yes, the Vatican has an observatory and, yes, it is staffed by Jesuit astronomers!
The webinar features Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, director of the Vatican Observatory and himself a planetary scientist, and historian Christopher Graney. They will discuss the history of the Jesuits in astronomy, the current work of the Vatican Observatory, and, of course, the eclipse.
If you are on campus and wish to view the webinar together, we will gather in Churchill Tower 207 at 11:45 a.m. Christopher Kennedy, executive director of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, is on campus for the eclipse and will introduce the webinar, which will begin at noon.
For the eclipse itself, Chris Kennedy and I will be hosting a table with some materials, goodies, and eclipse-themed music in front of Loyola Hall on the Quad from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (although the major part of the eclipse will be from 3:00 to 3:30). If you wish, and are able to do so, bring your eclipse glasses and perhaps a folding chair or blanket and join us. If you have any extra eclipse glasses, bring those, too, so we can share with anyone who does not have them. You won’t be able to view the eclipse without the appropriate glasses.
Wherever you will be on Monday, enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
For those of us who will be on campus on Monday, April 8, we have had a last minute opportunity to celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse, thanks to the Jesuit Community.
At noon on Monday we will broadcast a one-hour webinar, “The Great American Eclipse: A Jesuit Conversation” sponsored by the Vatican Observatory and hosted by Rev. James Martin, SJ.
Yes, the Vatican has an observatory and, yes, it is staffed by Jesuit astronomers!
The webinar features Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, director of the Vatican Observatory and himself a planetary scientist, and historian Christopher Graney. They will discuss the history of the Jesuits in astronomy, the current work of the Vatican Observatory, and, of course, the eclipse.
If you are on campus and wish to view the webinar together, we will gather in Churchill Tower 207 at 11:45 a.m. Christopher Kennedy, executive director of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, is on campus for the eclipse and will introduce the webinar, which will begin at noon.
For the eclipse itself, Chris Kennedy and I will be hosting a table with some materials, goodies, and eclipse-themed music in front of Loyola Hall on the Quad from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (although the major part of the eclipse will be from 3:00 to 3:30). If you wish, and are able to do so, bring your eclipse glasses and perhaps a folding chair or blanket and join us. If you have any extra eclipse glasses, bring those, too, so we can share with anyone who does not have them. You won’t be able to view the eclipse without the appropriate glasses.
Wherever you will be on Monday, enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Canisius President Steve Stoute appeared on the Saturday, March 30 edition of WGRZ-TV’s weekend program “WNY Living.” President Stoute appeared alongside Earl Perrin Jr., founder and chair of the Legacy 5-14 Foundation, to discuss the university’s partnership with the organization and its newly-established scholarship program. Watch the video below.
Canisius University and the faith community of Christ the King Chapel ushered in the start of Holy Week during Palm Sunday services. Led by Rev. Fred Betti, SJ, the Mass honored Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and reflected on the message it carries for all.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to celebrate Holy Week, ahead of Easter Sunday on March 31. In addition to the schedule of services (below), the regular weekday schedule of Masses and confessions will remain in effect during the university’s spring break, unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, March 28 Holy Thursday / The Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m. Mass *The Chapel will remain open until 10:00 p.m. for prayer
Friday, March 29 Good Friday 3:00 p.m. Outdoor Way of the Cross *Begins in front of the Chapel 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Saturday, March 30 Holy Saturday 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass of Easter with initiation sacraments
Sunday, March 31 Easter Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection *No 7:00 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday
Submitted by: Rev. Fred Betti, SJ, chaplain, Mission & Ministry
WGRZ-TV Channel 2 interviewed Vice President for Enrollment Management Danielle Ianni, PhD, about Canisius University’s test-free policy for undergraduate admissions. Ianni shares the reasons why Canisius now emphasizes a holistic review of applicants, which takes into account both academic and non-academic factors. Click here to watch the story.
