Theology of the Body Symposium at St Mary's University College

St Mary's

The third International Symposium on Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body entitied: 'A Timeless Catechesis on Life and Love' takes place at St Mary's University College, Twickenham from June 3-5.

A unique combination of participants from around the world – scholars, popular writers and speakers, teachers and students, religious and lay individuals – creates an opportunity for the symposium to have deeper, wider and longer lasting consequences than any other gathering of its kind. .

The organisers hope that the gathering will especially help the pastoral application of Catholic teaching about human love, the body and sexuality and will equip attendees to spread Catholic teaching about the dignity of the human body and the human person.

Keynote Speakers are: Christopher West; Dr Janet E Smith; Dr Michael Waldstein.

Others include: Edmund Adamus; Dr Peter Colosi; Dr John F Crosby; Jane Deegan; Maria Fedoryka; Tommie Hughes; Mary Killeen; Dr Stephen Milne; Dr William Newton; Matthew Nichols; James Parker; Nicole Parker and Matthew Pinto.

Archbishop Vincent Nichols said: "I am very pleased that the third International Theology of the Body Symposium is taking place in the Diocese of Westminster, at St Mary's University College, Twickenham.

"No doubt the exploration of the goodness, truth and beauty of human sexuality by the Conference's eminent participants will enrich the still unfolding understanding of the pastoral relevance of Pope John Paul's witness to the dignity of the human body, which God has created to share in nothing less than his own glory. Aided by the powerful intercession of the Servant of God John Paul II, may the Conference be successful in 'Seeking God's plan for love and life'."

For more information and booking see: www.smuc.ac.uk/tob-conference/