April 28, 2011
CUA Experts Available to Discuss Beatification of Pope John Paul II
Several experts at The Catholic University of America are available to discuss Pope John Paul II and his upcoming beatification on Sunday, May 1. Each of the sources has extensive media experience and frequently comments for print and broadcast journalists. For assistance in reaching sources, contact Katie Lee at 202-319-5600 or cua-public-affairs@cua.edu .
- LITURGY AND THE BEATIFICATION CEREMONY - Monsignor Kevin Irwin, dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies, was a frequent commentator for the media on liturgical matters related to Pope John Paul II's death and funeral. He can also speak on liturgical matters regarding the beatification ceremony. Monsignor Irwin can be reached at 202-319-5684 or irwin@cua.edu .
- THE TEACHINGS OF POPE JOHN PAUL II - John S. Grabowski, associate professor of theology and religious studies, is a professor of moral theology. His research interests include the teachings of Pope John Paul II, especially those related to marriage, the family, and sexuality. Last month, Grabowski gave a presentation titled "The Luminous Excess of the Acting Person: Assessing Venerable Pope John Paul II's Impact on American Catholic Moral Theology" at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. Grabowski can be reached at 202-319-6509 or grabowski@cua.edu.
- BEATIFICATION PROCESS - Rev. Mark Morozowich, associate dean for the seminary and ministerial program of the School of Theology and Religious Studies, can discuss general topics related to Pope John Paul II and the beatification process. He has lived and worked in Rome. Father Morozowich can be reached at 202-319-6512 or morozowich@cua.edu .
To search for other CUA faculty who serve as experts for the media, visit the online Faculty Experts Guide at http://publicaffairs.cua.edu/experts/ or contact the Office of Public Affairs for more assistance at 202-319-5600.
