In the sixth episode of Conversatio, Fr. Matthew Schneider sits down with Dr. Shane Gomes and Dr. Richard Dell’Isola to discuss the integration of faith and psychology. Discover how these two fields intersect to provide healing and insight.
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The Future of the Catholic Church in the American Political Order
Join us for the latest episode of Conversatio as Dr. Thomas Varacalli discusses his upcoming book, “The Future of the Catholic Church in the American Political Order,” with Rolando Rivas. Explore the history of Catholics in America and their role in American society. Tune in for an insightful conversation.
Connecting Past, Present, and Faith through ‘Why Can’t I’
In Episode 4 of the Conversatio podcast, Chris Egan joins John Barry III and Dr. Daniel Hutchinson to discuss John’s book, “Why Can’t I,” which highlights the life of his father, a 1937 alum of Belmont Abbey. Together, they explore the rich tapestry of history, faith, and personal connections that have shaped Belmont Abbey and its community.
The Unity of Pope Benedict XVI’s Theology
Discover the insightful perspective of Dr. Richard DeClue, an esteemed Abbey alum, as he delves into the unity of Pope Benedict XVI’s Theology in the newest episode of Conversatio. Tune in to listen to this enlightening presentation, originally shared at the “A Day of Reflection: The Life & Thought of Joseph Ratzinger” conference held last spring.
Exploring the Russo-Ukrainian War: Insights from Students and Faculty
Dr. Clark Summers, Professor of Politics and History, discusses the recent events relating to the Russo-Ukrainian War with Abbey students during an online session of an Informal Policy Working Group, a bi-weekly gathering of students and faculty to follow up on topics of interest.

