Curran Center Events and Series

What Unites us

Our events, lecture series, and activities address timely and thought-provoking topics, engage important scholarly issues, and showcase the work of talented artists.

They are made possible by a generous endowment from the John and Constance Curran Charitable Foundation.

These Events and Series include:

  • National conferences
  • Public lectures, fora, and readings
  • Academic seminars and conversations

Missed an event that you were hoping to attend? View our video archives!

Upcoming Events

Augustine, Race, and Slavery: What Comes Next?

Presented by Toni Alimi, Ph.D. and Matt Elia, Ph.D. 

Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
Butler Commons | Duane Library | 3rd Floor
Rose Hill Campus | Fordham University

Free and Open to the Public. No registration is required. 


Flannery O'Connor @ 100 Takes the Stage: A Film, Conversation & Celebration

Film screening of Everything that Rises Must Converge and panel discussion by Karin Coonrod of Compagnia de' Colombari & troupe members. A reception and celebration of Flannery O’Connor Centennial will follow the presentation.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
Tognino Hall| Duane Library 
Rose Hill Campus | Fordham University

Free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and Registration is required.

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Catholic Fundamentalism in America

A lecture will be given by Mark Massa, S.J., with a book launch to follow.

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Rose Hill Campus | Fordham University

Free and open to the public. More information to follow.

Religious? Secular? How Bad Bunny's Nueva Religión Cracks the Paradigm

Presented by Stephen G. Adubato 

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
Butler Commons | Duane Library | 3rd Floor
Rose Hill Campus | Fordham University

Free and Open to the Public. No registration is required. 

The Berrigans: Devout & Dangerous

Screening of a new documentary about Phil & Dan Berrigan followed by a conversation with the filmmaker Richard Dresser.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 
Rose Hill Campus | Fordham University

Free and Open to the Public. More information to follow.