February 18–20, 2027 in Tempe, Arizona.
A national gathering of students from Catholic Studies programs, hosted at Mary College at ASU.
A national gathering at Mary College
February 18–20, 2027 · Tempe, Arizona
The inaugural Prime Matters Symposium will bring together students from Catholic Studies programs across the country for three days at Mary College at ASU.
Mary College is a partnership between Arizona State University and the University of Mary, offering Catholic Studies courses and degrees to ASU students, intellectual formation for the men of Nazareth Seminary, and a domestic exchange program for visiting students.
The inaugural "Archbishop Charles Chaput Annual Lecture on Faith and Public Life"
Francis X. “Fran” Maier
Francis X. Maier is a senior fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, where his work focuses on the intersection of Christian faith, culture, and public life. He served for 23 years as senior adviser and special assistant to Archbishop Charles J. Chaput and previously spent 15 years as editor in chief of the National Catholic Register.
At the 2027 Prime Matters Symposium, Maier will deliver the inaugural Chaput Lecture on Faith and Public Life.
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