On many Monday nights at Saint Susanna Parish, it is not unusual for there
to be an engaging discussion centering on a topic relevant to what it means
to be an informed Catholic. The topics range from Angels to
Zoroastrianism and the speakers range from noted authors and academics to
well-seasoned parishioners.
We are fortunate that our Adult Faith Formation program has been active since
2002 and has produced over 400 presentations.
Topics are selected by our own audiences and address lively topical issues.
The accommodations are ample, with state-of-the-art technology,
including sharing via the Zoom platform.
Each year the Commission continues to engage and expand our audience.
The Adult Faith Formation program is more than just a lecture/event series.
It is the fulfillment of a mission we take very seriously at Saint Susanna:
to strive to be a center for lifelong learning for our parishioners and the
community at large.
Come And See!
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CLASS CANCELLATIONS, WHEN NECESSARY, WILL BE POSTED HERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
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September 8, 2025 Helping God Draw Straight with Crooked Lines in 2025 with Tom Dwyer |
September 22, 2025 Impact of Immigration Policies on Refugees and Immigrants with Marjean Perhot |
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October 6, 2025 In the Beginning: Women and the Early Christian Church with Dr. Mary Joan Leith |
October 20, 2025 Commissioner Shawn Jenkins & Our State Prisons with Commissioner Shawn Jenkins |
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November 3, 2025 Origins of Charity and Development in the Early Church with Dr. Nate DesRosiers |
November 17, 2025 Pilgrimage to Palestine, Pilgrimage to Home: A Report Back with Linden Jenkins |
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December 1, 2025 A Christmas Message with Scott and Claire Schaeffer-Duffy |
December 15, 2025 Restorative Justice, A Journey of Peace and Purpose with Chaplain Clementina Chery |
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January 12, 2026 TBD |
January 26, 2026 TBD |
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February 9, 2026 TBD |
February 23, 2026 TBD |
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March 9, 2026 TBD |
March 23, 2026 Myths and Truths Regarding Body Language with Sara Stetson |
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April 6, 2026 Women in the Early Church: The Middle Ages with Craig Tichelkamp |
April 20, 2026 TBD |
SECTION 2. Details RE Classes (Time, Location, No-Fee Policy, etc.)
All sessions are held on Monday evenings, begin promptly at 7:00 pm and end around 9:00 pm.
For a list of the dates, consult the link in Section 2 above. Due to the Covid-19 virus,
all sessions are now held via the Zoom application, so if you have never used Zoom before you should
familiarize yourself with it. There is no pre-registration requirement and there are no fees.
Voluntary donations are the means by which we cover our speakers' honoraria and the technology
we need to offer these events. Donations can be made with a check payable to “Saint Susanna Parish”
with “Adult Faith Formation” listed in the Memo section of the check and mailed to the rectory at
262 Needham Street, Dedham, MA 02026. The Zoom link is sent out prior to each event for those who
have requested to receive Adult Faith Formation mailings. Send an Email to the address below in
order to enroll.
SECTION 3. How to Subscribe to Our Email Lists
Saint Susanna Adult Faith Formation maintains an email list for those interested in Saint Susanna’s programs as well as an occasional progressive Catholic event. Subscribers receive notices approximately once a month, announcing the programs for the coming month, as well as any changes. Last minute changes or additions to our programs are also sent out as soon as possible using this list. Cancelations due to snow or other causes are broadcast via this list as well. We do not share the list with others. There is, of course, no charge for this service. If you would care to subscribe, just email us at AdultFormation@saintsusanna.org .
There is no particular format for requesting that you be added to the list, just make the request
in your own words. A confirming email will be sent to you within a week or two.
Should you care to unsubscribe at any time, just send us an email with that request or visit our
Unsubscribe
page and you will be removed.
SECTION 4. Our Monday Series Program History, 2002-Present
Saint Susanna has been presenting Adult Faith Formation lectures and events since 2002.