Because of the pandemic speaking engagements scheduled for 2020-21 were canceled or postponed.
Selected Engagements Completed
05/2022 - Presentation of the Annual Damasus Winzen OSB Lecture, Mt. Saviour Monastery, Pine City, NY. "Liturgical Space and the Public Sphere: How the Environment for Worship Shapes Culture."
01/2020 - Presentations to the Tisch Fellows, Hebrew Union College, New York, NY
02/2019 - “Conservations and Transformations: The Changing Landscape of Liturgical Art and Architecture.” A keynote address at the national symposium on Catholic Heritage: Architecture, Art, Artifacts. Australian Bishops Commission on the Liturgy, at the Catholic University, Melbourne, AUS
10/2018 - “Trends in Church Architecture and Design in the United States.” Colloquium presentation, Institute for Sacred Music, Yale University, New Haven, CT..
6/2018 — Illustrated Paper: “Cathedrals in the United States: Transitions and Innovations.” 16th Annual International Liturgical Conference — Architecture of Proximity. Monasterio di Bose, ITALY
2/2017 — Major addresses: “The Role of Sacred Art in Catholic Worship.” The National Centre for Liturgy, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, IRELAND
9/2016 - Workshops — “The Environment for Worship: New Wine in Old Skins.” The National Meeting of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, Albany, NY
6/2015 - Illustrated paper “Creating Common Ground.” Muslim Roman Catholic Dialog, Al-Hidaya Center and Mosque, Latham, NY, June 2, 2015.
2/2015 - Paper delivered at the Huntington Ecumenical Symposium, University of Loyola Marymount, Los Angeles, CA “Trends in Church Architecture: The Search for Commonalities Among Christian Churches.”
4/2014 - All day presentations for in-coming presidents of Reform Congregations in the United States at the Scheidt Seminar, sponsored by the Union of Reform Judaism, Atlanta, GA.
4/2014 - Presentation to New York State Region II representatives of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. Latham, NY
12/2013 - “Where We Pray Shapes Our Prayer” Keynote address on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. Diocese of Albany, Albany, NY
9/2013 - Presentations to the Tisch Fellows, Hebrew Union College, New York, NY
9/2013 - “Architecture for Community Worship: The Search for Common Ground in a Post-Vatican Two Era” - Paper presented at The Catholic University of American Symposium “Tradition and Progress: Sacrosanctum Concilium After Fifty Years.
8/2013 - “Architecture for Worship: Portraits of Re-Formation” The closing major address at the 26th Congress of Societas Liturgica, Würzburg, GERMANY, August 10, 2013
1/2013 - Two-day conference on church architecture. The Paulist Fathers, Washington, DC
9/2012 - “A Biblical Base for A House of Worship” Worship Facilities Conference & Exposition. Atlanta, GA, September 20, 2012
4/2012 - “The Cathedral Church: Life In Between No More and Not Yet” A major address at the North American Conference of Deans of Episcopalian Cathedrals, Denver, CO, April 20, 2012
3/2012 - “The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” with Fr. Andrew Ciferni, O Praem, St. Norbert College, DePere, WI March 19, 2012
3/2012 - “The Environment for Worship: Symbols of Tradition and Vision” Major talk, Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Kettering, OH, March 15, 2-12.
2/2012 - “Space for Common Prayer” -- Keynote and workshops at General Theological Seminary, New York, NY, February 28, 2012
11/2011 - “A Biblical Base for Sacred Space” and “Art, Artistry and Architecture.” Worship Facilities Conference & Exposition. November 9-11, 2011. Dallas, TX. Two papers presented.
10/2011 - “Jacob’s Ladder: The Search for the Numinous in Uncertain Times.” Symposium on Transcending Architecture: Aesthetics & Ethics of the Numinous. Catholic University of America. Washington, DC. A paper presented for publication.
1/2011 - “The Language of Liturgical Architecture: Archetypes and Clichés” A response given upon receiving the 2011 Berakah Award from the North American Academy of Liturgy. Published in the Academy Proceedings, Spring, 2011.
11/2010 - “The Marriage of Tradition and Innovation in Worship & Architecture: A Time of Transition” at the 76th Annual Convention of the AIA Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
10/2010 - “Just Presence: Theology and the Arts” at Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
4/2010 - “Pillars of the Church: Architectural and Artistic Metaphors for Wholeness and Holiness” at the Annual Convention of the National Federation of Priests’ Councils, Houston, TX
4/2008 - “Sacred Architecture: Appreciating the Common Ground” Molloy College Center for Interfaith Dialog, Rockville Centre, NY.
2/2008 - “God’s House Is Our House: Art and Architecture in the Service of Worship. The Braegelman Catholic Studies Lecture Series, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN
10/2007 - Yale University conference on: Sacred Space: Architecture for Worship in the 21st Century, October 25-26, 2007. Topic: “Ecclesiology and Church Design: A Balancing Act in Time of Transition.”
11/2006 - Diocese of Trenton Study Day. Topic: What's New In Chapters Five and Six in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal?
10/2006 - Archdiocese of Atlanta Study Day. Topic: Steps to Follow in a Building or Renovation Project.
8/2006 - The Form/Reform Conference on Catholic Church Architecture, Kansas City, MO. “God’s House Is Our House”
1/2006 - Cathedral Ministry Conference. Seattle, WA. "How Cathedral Buildings Serve As Models For Other Churches in the Diocese."
11/2005 - Sacred Space Conference, Indianapolis Center for Congregations, Indianapolis, IN. “A Virtual Tour of the Ideal Synagogue”
10/2005 - Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions National Meeting. Buffalo, NY. Workshop. “What’s New in Chapters Five and Six of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal?”
6/2005 - Christians in the Visual Arts National Conference. Azusa Pacific University, Los Angeles, CA. Main Address: Art As Metaphor: The Artistic Narrative for a New Cathedral.” Received the Steffler Award in Design.
6/2005 - Arts in Christianity Enquiry Conference. New York, NY. Major Address: “Art As Narrative in the Environment for Worship.”
2/2005 - Minnesota AIA Design Retreat, Duluth, MN. Address: “The Tale of Two Cathedrals: From Freeways to Seaways.”
11/2004 - St. Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology Peter and Viola Dolle Endowed lecture, St. Meinrad, IN. Address: “The New Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels – A Model Metaphor.”
5/2004 - The International Conference on Theological Aesthetics, St. Bonaventure University. Lecture: “Rethinking the Creation of Sacred Space in a Global Village: A Question of Myth or Magic?”
4/2004 - The Center for Religion and Civic Culture, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Keynote: "The Place of the Cathedral in a Modern Metropolis.”
1/2004 - National Cathedral Conference. Lectures and tours of Our Lady of the Angels, Cathedral, Los Angeles, CA
12/2003 - Award Acceptance Speech, Georgetown Center for Liturgy, Washington, DC “Searching for the Sacred in a Crazy Mixed Up World.”
10/2003 - Kalamazoo Diocese Art & Architecture Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. Keynote address. “The Tradition of Catholic Church Architecture: Before and After Vatican Two.”
9/2003 - Orlando Diocese Liturgy Conference, Orlando, FL. Keynote address. “The Church: A Beacon to the Whole World.”
6/2003 - Northeast Liturgical Conference and Form Reform Basics Conference, Westborough, MA. Major address and Workshops
5/2003 - Episcopalian Liturgy Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Keynote address.
2/2003 - Lutheran Leadership Training Conference, Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago, IL. Keynote address. “The Ministry of a Worship Environment.”
10/2002 - Fall Colloquium Series, Yale University Institute of Sacred Music, New Haven, CT. Keynote Address: “Architecture for Worship: Rethinking Sacred Spaces in the Contemporary United States.”
6/2002 - Spring Lecture Series, The Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA. “Searching for the Sacred Through Art and Architecture.” With Sculptor, Robert Graham.
5/2002 - AIA Professional Practice Conference, Montreal, Canada. Keynote Address: “Rethinking Architecture for Worship: Searching for Common Ground in the Creation of Sacred Spaces.”
10/2001 - Cathedral Conference, University of Notre Dame, IN. Major address. “Rethinking Cathedral Churches in a Modern Age.”
6/2001 - Differing Visions, One Communion. St. John’s Abbey, Collegeville, MN. “Building for the Liturgy.” Major address.
4/2001 - Corpus Christi University Parish Lecture Series, Toledo, OH. “Searching for Sacred Space in the New Millennium.”
2001 - Synagogue 2000 Meeting No. ?, Philadelphia, PA. Major address.
7/2000 - Leo Dehon Summer Institute, Hales Corners, WI. Keynote address "Pathways and Portals to the Sacred: Anything is Possible With God.
5/2000 - Conference on Sacred Space, Synagogue 2000, Denver, CO. Keynote address: “Rethinking Synagogue Design: Linking the Past, Present and Future.”
3/2000 - The Second Annual Mark Searle Lecture, University of Note Dame. Keynote address.
1/2000 - Conference on Cathedrals. San Antonio, TX. “Arranging and Adorning Cathedrals for Worship.”
6/1999 - Center for Pastoral Liturgy Conference, University of Notre Dame. Keynote Address “God’s House is Our House, Too.”
10/1999 - Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA. Archdiocesan Liturgy Conference. Keynote address. “A House for the Church: Structures for Public Worship in a New Millennium”
1999 - Synagogue 2000 Meeting No. ?, Washington, DC. Major address.
02/1998 - Southwest Liturgical Conference Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. Keynote address.
10/1997 - University of Cincinnati Conference on Making Sacred Spaces, Cincinnati, OH. Major talk.
1997 - Archdiocese of Milwaukee Study Day, Milwaukee, WI. Major talk and workshops.
1997 - Synagogue 2000 Meeting No. 2, Ojai, CA. Major address.
1996 - Diocese of Charlottetown Clergy Study Day, Charlottetown, PEI. Major talk and workshops.
1996 - Synagogue 2000 Meeting No. !, Ojai, CA. Major address.
10/1996 - Form/Reform Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Keynote Address.
10/1994 - National Conference, Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture, Orlando, FL. Major talk. Received the Elbert Conover Award.
1993 - Form/Reform Conference, Danvers, MA. Workshops
1992 - Diocese of Halifax Study Day, Halifax, NS. Major talk and workshops.
1991 - Archdiocese of Edmonton Study Day, Edmonton, ALB. Major talk and workshops.
1990 - Diocese of Kingston Study Day, Kingston, ONT. Major talk and workshops.
1989 - Diocese of Memphis Clergy Study Day, Memphis, TN. Major talk and workshops.
1988 - Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corp Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Major talk on religious art and architecture.
1987 - Historic Massachusetts Build Boston Conference, workshop speaker.
1979 - National Symposium on Environment for Worship, Milwaukee, WI. Major address.
1979 - Cathedral Revival Conference, St. James Co-Cathedral, Brooklyn, NY. Keynote Address.
1979 - Diocese of Salt Lake Clergy Study Day, Salt Lake City, UT. Major talk and workshops.
1979 - Diocese of Cleveland Study Day, Canton, OH. Major talk and workshops.
1979 - Diocese of Raleigh Study Day, Raleigh, NC. Major talk and workshops.
1979 - Diocese of Providence Study Day, Providence, RI. Major talk and workshops.
1979 - Diocese of Charleston Study Day, Charleston, SC. Major talk and workshops.
10/1977 - National Meeting Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, “Sights & Sounds of Worship” Albuquerque, NM. Keynote Address, “Liturgy: The Interdisciplinary Minister to Counter Cultural Festival.
Selected Engagements Completed
05/2022 - Presentation of the Annual Damasus Winzen OSB Lecture, Mt. Saviour Monastery, Pine City, NY. "Liturgical Space and the Public Sphere: How the Environment for Worship Shapes Culture."
01/2020 - Presentations to the Tisch Fellows, Hebrew Union College, New York, NY
02/2019 - “Conservations and Transformations: The Changing Landscape of Liturgical Art and Architecture.” A keynote address at the national symposium on Catholic Heritage: Architecture, Art, Artifacts. Australian Bishops Commission on the Liturgy, at the Catholic University, Melbourne, AUS
10/2018 - “Trends in Church Architecture and Design in the United States.” Colloquium presentation, Institute for Sacred Music, Yale University, New Haven, CT..
6/2018 — Illustrated Paper: “Cathedrals in the United States: Transitions and Innovations.” 16th Annual International Liturgical Conference — Architecture of Proximity. Monasterio di Bose, ITALY
2/2017 — Major addresses: “The Role of Sacred Art in Catholic Worship.” The National Centre for Liturgy, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, IRELAND
9/2016 - Workshops — “The Environment for Worship: New Wine in Old Skins.” The National Meeting of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, Albany, NY
6/2015 - Illustrated paper “Creating Common Ground.” Muslim Roman Catholic Dialog, Al-Hidaya Center and Mosque, Latham, NY, June 2, 2015.
2/2015 - Paper delivered at the Huntington Ecumenical Symposium, University of Loyola Marymount, Los Angeles, CA “Trends in Church Architecture: The Search for Commonalities Among Christian Churches.”
4/2014 - All day presentations for in-coming presidents of Reform Congregations in the United States at the Scheidt Seminar, sponsored by the Union of Reform Judaism, Atlanta, GA.
4/2014 - Presentation to New York State Region II representatives of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. Latham, NY
12/2013 - “Where We Pray Shapes Our Prayer” Keynote address on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. Diocese of Albany, Albany, NY
9/2013 - Presentations to the Tisch Fellows, Hebrew Union College, New York, NY
9/2013 - “Architecture for Community Worship: The Search for Common Ground in a Post-Vatican Two Era” - Paper presented at The Catholic University of American Symposium “Tradition and Progress: Sacrosanctum Concilium After Fifty Years.
8/2013 - “Architecture for Worship: Portraits of Re-Formation” The closing major address at the 26th Congress of Societas Liturgica, Würzburg, GERMANY, August 10, 2013
1/2013 - Two-day conference on church architecture. The Paulist Fathers, Washington, DC
9/2012 - “A Biblical Base for A House of Worship” Worship Facilities Conference & Exposition. Atlanta, GA, September 20, 2012
4/2012 - “The Cathedral Church: Life In Between No More and Not Yet” A major address at the North American Conference of Deans of Episcopalian Cathedrals, Denver, CO, April 20, 2012
3/2012 - “The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” with Fr. Andrew Ciferni, O Praem, St. Norbert College, DePere, WI March 19, 2012
3/2012 - “The Environment for Worship: Symbols of Tradition and Vision” Major talk, Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Kettering, OH, March 15, 2-12.
2/2012 - “Space for Common Prayer” -- Keynote and workshops at General Theological Seminary, New York, NY, February 28, 2012
11/2011 - “A Biblical Base for Sacred Space” and “Art, Artistry and Architecture.” Worship Facilities Conference & Exposition. November 9-11, 2011. Dallas, TX. Two papers presented.
10/2011 - “Jacob’s Ladder: The Search for the Numinous in Uncertain Times.” Symposium on Transcending Architecture: Aesthetics & Ethics of the Numinous. Catholic University of America. Washington, DC. A paper presented for publication.
1/2011 - “The Language of Liturgical Architecture: Archetypes and Clichés” A response given upon receiving the 2011 Berakah Award from the North American Academy of Liturgy. Published in the Academy Proceedings, Spring, 2011.
11/2010 - “The Marriage of Tradition and Innovation in Worship & Architecture: A Time of Transition” at the 76th Annual Convention of the AIA Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
10/2010 - “Just Presence: Theology and the Arts” at Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
4/2010 - “Pillars of the Church: Architectural and Artistic Metaphors for Wholeness and Holiness” at the Annual Convention of the National Federation of Priests’ Councils, Houston, TX
4/2008 - “Sacred Architecture: Appreciating the Common Ground” Molloy College Center for Interfaith Dialog, Rockville Centre, NY.
2/2008 - “God’s House Is Our House: Art and Architecture in the Service of Worship. The Braegelman Catholic Studies Lecture Series, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN
10/2007 - Yale University conference on: Sacred Space: Architecture for Worship in the 21st Century, October 25-26, 2007. Topic: “Ecclesiology and Church Design: A Balancing Act in Time of Transition.”
11/2006 - Diocese of Trenton Study Day. Topic: What's New In Chapters Five and Six in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal?
10/2006 - Archdiocese of Atlanta Study Day. Topic: Steps to Follow in a Building or Renovation Project.
8/2006 - The Form/Reform Conference on Catholic Church Architecture, Kansas City, MO. “God’s House Is Our House”
1/2006 - Cathedral Ministry Conference. Seattle, WA. "How Cathedral Buildings Serve As Models For Other Churches in the Diocese."
11/2005 - Sacred Space Conference, Indianapolis Center for Congregations, Indianapolis, IN. “A Virtual Tour of the Ideal Synagogue”
10/2005 - Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions National Meeting. Buffalo, NY. Workshop. “What’s New in Chapters Five and Six of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal?”
6/2005 - Christians in the Visual Arts National Conference. Azusa Pacific University, Los Angeles, CA. Main Address: Art As Metaphor: The Artistic Narrative for a New Cathedral.” Received the Steffler Award in Design.
6/2005 - Arts in Christianity Enquiry Conference. New York, NY. Major Address: “Art As Narrative in the Environment for Worship.”
2/2005 - Minnesota AIA Design Retreat, Duluth, MN. Address: “The Tale of Two Cathedrals: From Freeways to Seaways.”
11/2004 - St. Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology Peter and Viola Dolle Endowed lecture, St. Meinrad, IN. Address: “The New Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels – A Model Metaphor.”
5/2004 - The International Conference on Theological Aesthetics, St. Bonaventure University. Lecture: “Rethinking the Creation of Sacred Space in a Global Village: A Question of Myth or Magic?”
4/2004 - The Center for Religion and Civic Culture, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Keynote: "The Place of the Cathedral in a Modern Metropolis.”
1/2004 - National Cathedral Conference. Lectures and tours of Our Lady of the Angels, Cathedral, Los Angeles, CA
12/2003 - Award Acceptance Speech, Georgetown Center for Liturgy, Washington, DC “Searching for the Sacred in a Crazy Mixed Up World.”
10/2003 - Kalamazoo Diocese Art & Architecture Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. Keynote address. “The Tradition of Catholic Church Architecture: Before and After Vatican Two.”
9/2003 - Orlando Diocese Liturgy Conference, Orlando, FL. Keynote address. “The Church: A Beacon to the Whole World.”
6/2003 - Northeast Liturgical Conference and Form Reform Basics Conference, Westborough, MA. Major address and Workshops
5/2003 - Episcopalian Liturgy Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Keynote address.
2/2003 - Lutheran Leadership Training Conference, Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago, IL. Keynote address. “The Ministry of a Worship Environment.”
10/2002 - Fall Colloquium Series, Yale University Institute of Sacred Music, New Haven, CT. Keynote Address: “Architecture for Worship: Rethinking Sacred Spaces in the Contemporary United States.”
6/2002 - Spring Lecture Series, The Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA. “Searching for the Sacred Through Art and Architecture.” With Sculptor, Robert Graham.
5/2002 - AIA Professional Practice Conference, Montreal, Canada. Keynote Address: “Rethinking Architecture for Worship: Searching for Common Ground in the Creation of Sacred Spaces.”
10/2001 - Cathedral Conference, University of Notre Dame, IN. Major address. “Rethinking Cathedral Churches in a Modern Age.”
6/2001 - Differing Visions, One Communion. St. John’s Abbey, Collegeville, MN. “Building for the Liturgy.” Major address.
4/2001 - Corpus Christi University Parish Lecture Series, Toledo, OH. “Searching for Sacred Space in the New Millennium.”
2001 - Synagogue 2000 Meeting No. ?, Philadelphia, PA. Major address.
7/2000 - Leo Dehon Summer Institute, Hales Corners, WI. Keynote address "Pathways and Portals to the Sacred: Anything is Possible With God.
5/2000 - Conference on Sacred Space, Synagogue 2000, Denver, CO. Keynote address: “Rethinking Synagogue Design: Linking the Past, Present and Future.”
3/2000 - The Second Annual Mark Searle Lecture, University of Note Dame. Keynote address.
1/2000 - Conference on Cathedrals. San Antonio, TX. “Arranging and Adorning Cathedrals for Worship.”
6/1999 - Center for Pastoral Liturgy Conference, University of Notre Dame. Keynote Address “God’s House is Our House, Too.”
10/1999 - Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA. Archdiocesan Liturgy Conference. Keynote address. “A House for the Church: Structures for Public Worship in a New Millennium”
1999 - Synagogue 2000 Meeting No. ?, Washington, DC. Major address.
02/1998 - Southwest Liturgical Conference Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. Keynote address.
10/1997 - University of Cincinnati Conference on Making Sacred Spaces, Cincinnati, OH. Major talk.
1997 - Archdiocese of Milwaukee Study Day, Milwaukee, WI. Major talk and workshops.
1997 - Synagogue 2000 Meeting No. 2, Ojai, CA. Major address.
1996 - Diocese of Charlottetown Clergy Study Day, Charlottetown, PEI. Major talk and workshops.
1996 - Synagogue 2000 Meeting No. !, Ojai, CA. Major address.
10/1996 - Form/Reform Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Keynote Address.
10/1994 - National Conference, Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture, Orlando, FL. Major talk. Received the Elbert Conover Award.
1993 - Form/Reform Conference, Danvers, MA. Workshops
1992 - Diocese of Halifax Study Day, Halifax, NS. Major talk and workshops.
1991 - Archdiocese of Edmonton Study Day, Edmonton, ALB. Major talk and workshops.
1990 - Diocese of Kingston Study Day, Kingston, ONT. Major talk and workshops.
1989 - Diocese of Memphis Clergy Study Day, Memphis, TN. Major talk and workshops.
1988 - Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corp Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Major talk on religious art and architecture.
1987 - Historic Massachusetts Build Boston Conference, workshop speaker.
1979 - National Symposium on Environment for Worship, Milwaukee, WI. Major address.
1979 - Cathedral Revival Conference, St. James Co-Cathedral, Brooklyn, NY. Keynote Address.
1979 - Diocese of Salt Lake Clergy Study Day, Salt Lake City, UT. Major talk and workshops.
1979 - Diocese of Cleveland Study Day, Canton, OH. Major talk and workshops.
1979 - Diocese of Raleigh Study Day, Raleigh, NC. Major talk and workshops.
1979 - Diocese of Providence Study Day, Providence, RI. Major talk and workshops.
1979 - Diocese of Charleston Study Day, Charleston, SC. Major talk and workshops.
10/1977 - National Meeting Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, “Sights & Sounds of Worship” Albuquerque, NM. Keynote Address, “Liturgy: The Interdisciplinary Minister to Counter Cultural Festival.