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UPCOMING EVENTS
Virtuous Friendship | Intellectual Retreat
Oct 24
Virtuous Friendship | Intellectual Retreat

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students from Duke, UNC, and NCSU.

With Prof. W. Scott Cleveland (University of Mary) and Sr. Mary Ignatius Nesbit, O.P. (Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist)

Saints & State | An Intellectual Retreat for the West Coast
Oct 31
Saints & State | An Intellectual Retreat for the West Coast

St. Albert's Priory | Oakland, CA

An Intellectual Retreat for university students on the West Coast.

With Fr. Brad Elliott, O.P. (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology) and Prof. James Felak (University of Washington)

Sanctifying Boredom: Silence, Study, and Hope | An Intellectual Retreat for USF and AMU students
Nov 7
Sanctifying Boredom: Silence, Study, and Hope | An Intellectual Retreat for USF and AMU students

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students at the University of South Florida and Ave Maria University.

With Prof. Adam Eitel (University of Dallas) and Fr. Ephrem Reese, O.P. (The Catholic University of America).

Suffering, Despair, & Redemption | An Intellectual Retreat for Regent University
Nov 21
Suffering, Despair, & Redemption | An Intellectual Retreat for Regent University

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students at Regent University

With Prof. Paul Gondreau (Providence College) and Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

Neuroscience & the Soul | An Intellectual Retreat for Brown, Providence College, and RISD
Dec 5
Neuroscience & the Soul | An Intellectual Retreat for Brown, Providence College, and RISD

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students at Brown, Providence, and RISD

With Prof. William Hurlbut (Stanford University) and Fr. James Brent, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

The Blessed Virgin Mary & Evangelization | An Intellectual Retreat
Dec 12
The Blessed Virgin Mary & Evangelization | An Intellectual Retreat

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students.

With Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies) and Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P. (Thomistic Institute)

Dante and Aquinas
Jan 20
Dante and Aquinas

Thomistic Circles

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

2026 Aquinas Lecture by Prof. George Corbett (University of St. Andrews)

This lecture is free and open to the public. Please register.

What Is a Form and How Do We Understand It?
Feb 20
What Is a Form and How Do We Understand It?

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

Friday, February 20 - Saturday, February 21, 2026

A Thomistic Circles conference featuring Prof. Michael Augros (Thomas Aquinas College, New England), Prof. Marie George (St. John’s University), Dr. Craig Holdrege (The Nature Institute), Dr. Mark Riegner (Prescott College), and Prof. David C. Schindler (Pontifical John Paul II Institute).

PAST EVENTS
The Heroic Virtue of Saints Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis | Intellectual Retreat
Oct 10
The Heroic Virtue of Saints Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis | Intellectual Retreat

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students.

With Prof. Michael Wahl (Providence College) and Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P. (Thomistic Institute)

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Faith, Reason, & Contemplation | An Intellectual Retreat for Ivy League Students
Oct 3
Faith, Reason, & Contemplation | An Intellectual Retreat for Ivy League Students

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students at Ivy League schools.

With Dr. Zena Hitz (St. John’s College) and Fr. James Brent, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

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Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2025 Retreat
Sep 26
Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2025 Retreat

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception | Washington, D.C.

A free retreat for current university students participating in the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage

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Hope | An Intellectual Retreat for the TI in Washington, DC
Sep 12
Hope | An Intellectual Retreat for the TI in Washington, DC

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for the TI in Washington, DC

With Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. (Thomistic Institute) and Dr. R.J. Snell (Witherspoon Institute)

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Ascending the Heights of Wisdom | VERITAS
Jun 27
Ascending the Heights of Wisdom | VERITAS

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, June 25 - Sunday, June 29, 2025

At this expanded Student Leadership Conference, we will be welcoming our TI Campus Chapter Leaders to Washington, D.C. TI members, speakers, alumni, and others are invited to join the chapter leaders for the final days of the conference.

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Corpus Christi | An Intellectual Retreat for the UK
Jun 20
Corpus Christi | An Intellectual Retreat for the UK

Stonyhurst College | Clitheroe, England

With Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P and Fr. Matthew Jarvis, O.P.

For current university students in the UK

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Aquinas & Liturgical Tradition | An Intellectual Retreat for Ireland
Jun 17
Aquinas & Liturgical Tradition | An Intellectual Retreat for Ireland

Glencomeragh House | Co. Tipperary, Ireland

With Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies) and Fr. Conor McDonough, O.P. (Univeristy of Galway)

For current university students in Ireland

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Wisdom & Dominican Mysticism | An Intellectual Retreat for Thomistic Institute Alumni
May 2
Wisdom & Dominican Mysticism | An Intellectual Retreat for Thomistic Institute Alumni

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for Thomistic Institute Alumni

With Fr. James Brent, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies) and Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P. (Thomistic Institute)

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Acedia | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students
Apr 11
Acedia | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students at The Catholic University of America.

With Prof. Carl Vennerstrom and Sr. Anna Wray, O.P.

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Science & Miracles | An Intellectual Retreat for the West Coast
Apr 4
Science & Miracles | An Intellectual Retreat for the West Coast

St. Albert's Priory | Oakland, CA

An Intellectual Retreat for university students on the West Coast.

With Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology) and Prof. W. Matthews Grant (University of St. Thomas)

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Masculine & Feminine Virtues | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students
Mar 21
Masculine & Feminine Virtues | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students from the Virginia Military Institute/Washington & Lee University, United States Naval Academy, and United States Military Academy. Students from other schools are welcome to apply.

With Prof. John Cuddeback (Christendom College) and Sr. Elinor Gardner, O.P. (University of Dallas)

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Chasing Dreams, Money, and God | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students
Mar 14
Chasing Dreams, Money, and God | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students from New York

With Prof. Christopher Kaczor (Loyola Marymount University) and Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

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The Meaning of Suffering | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students
Mar 7
The Meaning of Suffering | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students from Indiana University and Purdue University

Featuring Prof. Paul Gondreau (Providence College) and Prof. Gina Noia (Providence College)

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The Problem of Evil | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students
Feb 21
The Problem of Evil | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students

The Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An intellectual retreat for current university students

With Prof. Thomas Ward (Commissio Leonina) and Fr. Timothy Bellamah, O.P. (Baylor University)

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Science & Belief in God | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students
Feb 14
Science & Belief in God | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students from North Carolina State University and George Washington University.

With Dr. Jonathan Lunine (Cornell University) and Prof. Karin Oberg (Harvard University)

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The Vocation of Parenthood | An Intellectual Retreat to accompany the March for Life
Jan 23
The Vocation of Parenthood | An Intellectual Retreat to accompany the March for Life

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

Prof. Nathaniel and Dr. Jane Peters (Morningside Institute and College of Mount Saint Vincent)

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students to accompany the March for Life

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Friendship | An Intellectual Retreat for Students in and near Texas
Jan 17
Friendship | An Intellectual Retreat for Students in and near Texas

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center | Temple, TX

With Prof. Thomas Hibbs and Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P.

An Intellectual Retreat for Thomistic Institute Students in and near Texas

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Mary, Full of Grace | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students
Dec 13
Mary, Full of Grace | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

With Fr. John Langlois, OP and Fr. John Mark Solitario, OP

An Intellectual Retreat for current university students

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The Trinity: Image & Shadow | An Intellectual Retreat for Providence College
Dec 6
The Trinity: Image & Shadow | An Intellectual Retreat for Providence College

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

With Prof. Kevin Hart and Fr. Reginald Lynch, OP

An Intellectual Retreat for Providence College students

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Predestination | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students
Nov 22
Predestination | An Intellectual Retreat for Current University Students

The Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

With Fr. John Baptist Ku, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies) and Fr. Timothy Bellamah, O.P.

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The Infused Virtues | An Intellectual Retreat for Graduate Students
Nov 15
The Infused Virtues | An Intellectual Retreat for Graduate Students

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

With Fr. Gregory Pine, OP and Prof. Adam Eitel

An Intellectual Retreat for Graduate Students

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Wisdom Literature | An Intellectual Retreat for the West Coast
Nov 1
Wisdom Literature | An Intellectual Retreat for the West Coast

St. Albert's Priory | Oakland, CA

With Prof. Nina Heereman (St. Patrick’s Seminary & University) and Fr. Jordan Schmidt, OP (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception)

An Intellectual Retreat for university students on the West Coast.

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The Poetry of Aquinas | An Intellectual Retreat for Regent University and University of Virginia
Oct 25
The Poetry of Aquinas | An Intellectual Retreat for Regent University and University of Virginia

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

With Fr. Innocent Smith, OP and Prof. Patrick Callahan

An Intellectual Retreat for Regent University and University of Virginia students

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The Justice and Mercy of God | An Intellectual Retreat for Franciscan University of Steubenville and University of Pittsburgh
Oct 18
The Justice and Mercy of God | An Intellectual Retreat for Franciscan University of Steubenville and University of Pittsburgh

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

With Prof. John O’Callaghan and Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP

An Intellectual Retreat for Franciscan University of Steubenville students

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G.E.M. Anscombe and Modern Moral Philosophy | An Intellectual Retreat
Oct 4
G.E.M. Anscombe and Modern Moral Philosophy | An Intellectual Retreat

The Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

With Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, O.P. (Catholic University of America) and Prof. Marshall Bierson (Catholic University of America).

For current students of Ivy League schools

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Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2024 Retreat
Sep 27
Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2024 Retreat

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception | Washington, D.C.

A free retreat for current university students participating in the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage

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Are We Still Human? | An Intellectual Retreat for DC Young Professionals
Sep 13
Are We Still Human? | An Intellectual Retreat for DC Young Professionals

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC

With Fr. Anselm Ramelow, OP (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology) and Prof. Stephen Meredith (University of Chicago)

For young professionals

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Contemporary Thomistic Christology | A Graduate Colloquium
Jul 29
Contemporary Thomistic Christology | A Graduate Colloquium

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

Monday, July 29 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

A graduate colloquium with Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. (Angelicum) and Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies).

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Who is Good but God? | An Intellectual Retreat for the UK
Jul 9
Who is Good but God? | An Intellectual Retreat for the UK

Stonyhurst College | Clitheroe, England

With Prof. George Corbett (University of St. Andrews), Sr. Catherine Joseph Droste, O.P. (Angelicum), and Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

For current university students in the UK

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How to Live a Happy Life | An Intellectual Retreat for Ireland
Jul 3
How to Live a Happy Life | An Intellectual Retreat for Ireland

Glencomeragh House | Co. Tipperary, Ireland

With Fr. Michael Sherwin, O.P. (Angelicum) and Sr. Catherine Joseph Droste, O.P. (Angelicum)

For current university students in Ireland

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OTHER EVENTS

Featured
Do We Make Morality, or Discover It? An Examination of the Basis of Natural Law in the Thought of Thomas Aquinas
Oct 23
Do We Make Morality, or Discover It? An Examination of the Basis of Natural Law in the Thought of Thomas Aquinas

Michigan State University

A lecture by Dr. Erik Dempsey (The University of Texas at Austin)

Kresge Art Center Room 41

600 Auditorium Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

This lecture is free and open to the public.

From the Dictatorship of Relativism to the Tyranny of Pathos
Oct 23
From the Dictatorship of Relativism to the Tyranny of Pathos

Fordham University

A lecture by Dr. Kevin Kambo (University of Dallas)

Collins 139

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Flirting with Happiness: Aquinas on the Good Life
Oct 23
Flirting with Happiness: Aquinas on the Good Life

Trinity College Dublin

A lecture by Fr. Alan O’Sullivan, O.P. (Trinity College Dublin)

Maxwell Theatre, Hamilton Building

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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