About this Event

Catherine of Siena, a Dominican Saint emerging out of the late Medieval Period, embodies the sanctity we are called to live today: to love Christ and build His Church. St. Catherine was politically engaged, while she remained totally surrendered to the truth of the Gospel, and unwavering in her fidelity to the Church. But how was St. Catherine’s prophetic commitment to the Church possible in the midst of the politico-religious divisions of the 14th century? What does this courageous Saint teach us about holiness in today’s world? In this session, we deepen our knowledge of St. Catherine’s dramatic spiritual journey, culminating in her encounter with Christ.

Speaker: Fr. David Bellusci, OP

Father David Bellusci is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Catholic Pacific College. He is the author of seven books and his most recent book, Pier Giorgio Frassati: Truth, Love, and Sacrifice was informally launched in Rome on the feast of Pier Giorgio, July 4th. Father Bellusci teaches courses in ancient and medieval philosophy including St. Thomas Aquinas as well as Christian ethics and Scriptures. He holds a doctorate in Philosophy and a licentiate in Theology from the Dominican University College in Ottawa where he also taught before coming to Vancouver. Fr. Bellusci works in Rome in the summer months as Confessor at Santa Maria Maggiore. He belongs to the Dominican Order -- and he was born in Vancouver, BC.