Father Zust, a native of Slovenia and a Jesuit, earned a Ph.D. in Theology in Paris. For the past two years, he has been teaching at the Pontifical Gregorian University, with specialties in Eastern Christian Spirituality and Pastoral Theology.

While in-residence, Fr. Zust will present the following topics in the Pitt Center Board Room, located in the William H. Pitt Health & Recreation Center:

An Introduction to Eastern Christian Spirituality, Prayer and Liturgy
Monday, September 12, 2005: 1200-1:30 PM

An Introduction  to the Theology of Icons
Wednesday, September 14, 2005: 11:30-1:00 PM

Mosaics from Redemptoris Mater Chapel, Vatican (Salvation History Theme)
Friday, September 16, 2005: 12:00-1:30 PM

The Notion of “Person” in Eastern Theology with an Emphasis on the Trinity
Tuesday, September 20, 2005: 12:00-1:30 PM

As a member of the Ezio Aletti Study and Research Center – Centro Aletti – Fr. Zust has guided visitors through the pope's “Redemptoris Mater” Chapel at the Vatican, the work of the Center's Father Marko Rupnik, S.J.

Centro Aletti is a Center for study and research aligned with the mission of the Society of Jesus at the Pontifical Oriental Institute. The center was founded for scholars and artists with a Christian perspective from Central and Eastern Europe, for the purpose of creating an opportunity for them to meet with their Western colleagues. Its aim, in Pope John Paul II's words, is to “create privileged opportunities for meetings and exchanges on the subject of Christianity in East Europe.”

Anyone interested in talking with Fr. Milan can stop by his office in the Administration Building #107 or call ext. 4850 for an appointment.

All members of the university community are welcome to attend Fr. Zust's presentations in the Pitt Center. Lunch will be provided at each presentation. RSVP to Joan Jackson at 365-7592 or jacksonji@sacredheart.edu so that the appropriate arrangements may be made for seating and food.