Guest Speaker Series
Saint Cecilia Parish will be presenting a lecture by Father Matt Malone, S. J. on Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 p. m. in the Parish Center. Father Malone's topic will be: "The five words that changed our Church - WHO AM I TO JUDGE?" This is, of course, a reference to one of the most promising and controversial statements made in the past year by Pope Francis I.Matt Malone, S.J., is the 14th and youngest editor in chief in America magazine's history. Fr. Malone began his tenure as editor in chief on October 1, 2012. He was the recipient of the 2006 first place Catholic Press Association award for essay writing. With roots in Massachusetts, Fr. Malone was part of the Jesuit Urban Center, graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and was a staffer for former Congressman Marty Meehan before entering religious life.
His writing has appeared in numerous national and international publications and his work and ideas have been featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post among others. There is no charge for the event. The Saint Cecilia Rainbow Ministry will be hosting a reception before the event.
