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Substantially Catholic 2007

Participants and presenters in the sun and on the steps.
Participants and presenters in the sun and on the steps.

Another photo of the group, with Timmian Massie, our Marist enabler, sitting on the right.
Another photo of the group, with Timmian Massie, our Marist enabler, sitting on the right.

The group looking out over the Hudson River.
The group looking out over the Hudson River.

With greater detail, the left-hand third of the previous photo.
With greater detail, the left-hand third of the previous photo.

With greater detail, the middle third of the photo 3.
With greater detail, the middle third of the photo 3.

With greater detail, the right third of photo 3.
With greater detail, the right third of photo 3.

On the steps again, with many smiles.
On the steps again, with many smiles.

On the steps again, this time with a focus on those in the rear on the right.
On the steps again, this time with a focus on those in the rear on the right.

On the steps for the final time, with focus on those in the rear on the left.
On the steps for the final time, with focus on those in the rear on the left.

The extreme right of the group standing in front of the wall and looking out at the Hudson River.
The extreme right--of the group standing in front of the wall and looking out at the Hudson River.

Lauren, Denise, Jayme and Melanie before the afternoon session with the theologians.
Lauren, Denise, Jayme and Melanie before the afternoon session with the theologians.

A small part of our group during the visit to the Culinary Institute of America.
A small part of our group during the visit to the Culinary Institute of America.

Participants in Substantially Catholic 2007 were enthusiastic in their evaluative comments. The following snippets are taken from the evaluations collected at the conclusion of the seminar.

English Literature:

  • "Presentations were excellent. Lots of good stuff to work into my classes next year."
  • "I've really enjoyed the seminar. The sessions were excellent, with selections of readings. I especially enjoyed the fellowship and sharing of personal stories."
  • "A really excellent seminar and a wonderful experience! Please continue the program for years and years."

Political Science

  • "This was, without exaggeration, one of the most helpful and important conferences I have attended during my professional career."
  • "Great idea! An outstanding experience with a great group of people."
  • "I especially liked the theology and strong emphasis on understanding Catholic social teaching in light of the classis. . . Overall, a great experience that I think will help me to incorporate Catholic social teaching into my classes."

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