Speaking about Chesterton

In this episode we will continue our conversation in which we look at "America's 250th birthday." In our previous episode, we agreed that Chesterton thought that a birthday was worth celebrating, first because he liked birthdays of all kinds, secondly because patriotism was what he called a "primary loyalty"--something that came naturally to people like being part of a family. But is that all? Is there more to say about the birthday?

In this episode we look at a notable milestone--the 250th birthday of the United States of America. It comes at a troubled time in world history and, in some ways, in the history of the United States itself. In this conversation with professor Dermot Quinn we will address the question: "What would Chesterton make of it all?"

Welcome to the second of our mini-series devoted to "Chesterton and Science,"--a big subject, of course, but it is one which is often ignored, possibly because it doesn't seem very Chestertonian. But we agreed in the last conversation about the subject, that this importance should not be overlooked.

Today’s episode is the recording of the presentation of the Chesterton Institute’s special publication of a collection of essays on Chesterton by the internationally renowned scholar, Father Ian Boyd, founder of the Institute. The episode includes an introduction by Sarah Ponichtera, Assistant Dean Special Collections and Gallery; opening remarks by Gloria Garafulich-Grabois, director of the Institute and Patrick Manning, Ph.D., director of the Center for Catholic Studies; followed by special remarks by Professor Dermot Quinn, editor of The Chesterton Review.

Welcome to a new episode of our podcast “Speaking about Chesterton.”
In today’s episode we will speak about “Chesterton and Science.” It is an unusual subject because we do not often associate Chesterton with science, and because he did not have any formal training or particular expertise on the subject. In his “Autobiography” he wrote: “It is true that I could never be called a scientific character, and even as between the Classical and Modern sides of my old school, I should always have chosen to idle at Greek, than to idle at Chemistry.” These are Chesterton’s own words on why he was not a scientist. It is now agreed that his views on Science are important, not just for Chestertonians like ourselves, but for everyone.
This is the first of two episodes about Chesterton and Science.

On October 21st, the Catholic Studies Program and the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture  presented a special event at Seton Hall University on "Pope Leo XIV,” — a lecture by Christopher R. Altieri on Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV. 

Today's podcast is the second of a series of two, entitled "Chesterton and the Two Leos." The Leos in question are Pope Leo XIII (who was pope from 1878 to 1903) and Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost, originally from Chicago and then a missionary in Peru, who was elected pope earlier this year and who will be with us, we hope, for many years to come).   In today’s episode Gloria Garafulich-Grabois and professor Dermot Quinn will speak about Chesterton and Pope Leo XIV.What would Chesterton have made of Pope Leo XIV? Can we see Chesterton connections? That's the question we'll explore in this conversation.

Today's podcast is the first of a series of two, entitled "Chesterton and the Two Leos." The Leos in question are Pope Leo XIII (who was pope from 1878 to 1903) and Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost, originally from Chicago and then a missionary in Peru, who was elected pope earlier this year and who will be with us, we hope, for many years to come).   
In today’s episode Gloria Garafulich-Grabois and professor Dermot Quinn will speak about Chesterton and Pope Leo XIII.
What did Chesterton make of Pope Leo XIII and what would he have made of Pope Leo XIV? That's the question we'll explore in the next two conversations. 

Welcome to a new episode of “Speaking about Chesterton” – the podcast of the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture at Seton Hall University.
In today’s episode, Mrs. Gloria Garafulich-Grabois and Professor Dermot Quinn will speak about the upcoming publication of the Chesterton Institute entitled “An Earthly Story with a Heavenly Meaning”—Father Boyd’s Essays on G.K. Chesterton.
Father Ian Boyd was an internationally renowned scholar and founder of both the Chesterton Institute and The Chesterton Review. The publication honors his life-long work dedication to promoting Chesterton’s thought and writings and the Institute he founded in 1974.
Today’s conversation is an introduction about this important publication and an invitation to our listeners.

Welcome to a new episode of “Speaking about Chesterton” – the podcast of the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture at Seton Hall University.
Today’s episode “Elizabeth Ann Seton meets G.K. Chesterton,” was presented a part of Seton Hall University’s 2025 Charter Day celebrations  by the  G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith and Culture  and the Center for Catholic Studies.
A thought-provoking discussion on the state of Catholic higher education today, viewed through the perspectives of two monumental figures in Catholic theology and education: G.K. Chesterton and Elizabeth Ann Seton. We invite you to listen to the engaging dialogue on the enduring impact of these two figures and their relevance to Catholic higher education today.
Today’s guests are:- Catherine O’Donnell, Ph.D., a historian at Arizona State University and author of the award-winning biography Elizabeth Seton: American Saint, will bring the perspective of Mother Seton to the conversation.
And professor Dermot Quinn, D.Phil., a historian at Seton Hall University, will offer insights into the thought and influence of G.K. Chesterton. 
Today’s conversation will be moderated by Professor Patrick Manning, Director of the Center for Catholic Studies at Seton Hall University.