FAIRFIELD, Conn., August 25, 2004—Sacred Heart University has announced that the Rev. Gerald O'Collins, S.J., prolific author and renowned theologian, will deliver the keynote public lecture as part of the 2004 REAPS' (the Institute for Religious Education and Pastoral Studies) Distinguished Visiting Scholar Program.  

Dr. O'Collins, professor emeritus of Theology at the Gregorian University in Rome, will speak on the topic “Is Resurrection Faith Possible?” The lecture will take place on Monday, Oct. 4, at 7 P.M. in the William H. Pitt Board Room on the Sacred Heart University Campus, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, Connecticut. The lecture is free and open to the general public.

An Australian Jesuit, known for his wit and “down-to-earth” approach to Theology, O'Collins has published over forty books. His most recent title, co-written with Mario Farrugia, is “Catholicism: The Story of Catholic Christianity,” published by the Oxford University Press. Currently, he is working on a book concerning the dramatic changes in the Catholic Church brought about by Vatican II. O'Collins is a graduate of Australia's Melbourne University and received his doctorate from Cambridge University in England.  During his visit, Dr. Anthony J. Cernera, President of Sacred Heart University, will present Dr. O'Collins with an honorary doctorate at a special convocation to be held in his honor.

Dr. O'Collins' schedule will also include a guest appearance on  Bishop Lori's weekly radio show, “Sunday With the Bishop,” on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 6 P.M. on WICC (600 AM). 

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