
The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See and the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas join in paying tribute to the people of African descent within the United States. Join Sr. Jamie Phelps, O.P., as we explore the cultures and dynamics of the Catholic African-American communities.
Friday February 25, 2011
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Aula della Sapienza
Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Largo Angelicum 1
Welcome
Charles Morerod, OP
Rector, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas
Introduction
Miguel H. Díaz
United States Ambassador to the Holy See
Presentation
Sr. Dr. Jamie T. Phelps, O.P., PH.D.
Director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies
Katharine Drexel Professor of Theology
Xavier University, New Orleans, LA
Q & A
Conclusion
Dr. Marian Díaz
Professor of Theology
A reception will follow in the "Sala delle Colonne"
The program will be in English
R.S.V.P. (fax) 06/4674-3411 or VaticanRSVP@state.gov
Above Image: Madonna with Flowers, painting by Ms. Brenda Joysmith, USA










