A Living Presence Symposium 2010: Extending and Transforming the Tradition of Sacred Architecture

For the first time, two major Catholic universities, The Catholic University of America and The University of Notre Dame, collaborated in presenting a symposium on Catholic church architecture. “A Living Presence: Extending and Transforming the Tradition of Catholic Sacred Architecture” was held at The Catholic University of America (CUA) School of Architecture and Planning in 2010.

To see the Program and Schedule of the 2010 Symposium, please connect to this link. You may need to be patient, as this is an archive of the 2010 Living Presence web site and may load slowly.

PRESS FROM 2010 LIVING PRESENCE SYMPOSIUM

“One of the most striking points noticed during the convocation was the considerable amount of professional enthusiasm and professional dedication all of the presenters and participants exhibited during the symposium. In such a gathering — that united academia with pragmatic examples of artistic and architectural realities — it was visibly evident that the future success of Catholic Sacred Art and Architecture is on the right path and is poised for remarkable success with the designs and plans of inspiring Catholic artists and architects.” (Catholic Exchange: May 2010:)

PROCEEDINGS DOCUMENT FROM 2010 LIVING PRESENCE SYMPOSIUM

“While the work of architects and artists is both a science and an art, it is first an exalted mission.

Beauty changes us…. It disposes us to the transformation of God. Everything related to the Eucharist should be truly beautiful”.

— Cardinal Justin Rigali, Keynote Address