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The Bible in a Year in Spanish w/ Rev. Dempsey Rosales Acosta | Napa Institute Conference Series

The Rev. Dempsey Rosales Acosta S.S.L., S.T.D. embraces both digital media and how we proclaim the faith in various cultures. Fr. Dempsey was recently featured on “The Bible in a Year” podcast in Spanish with Ascension Press and he is growing Spanish languages theology programs at University of St. Thomas-Houston significantly. In this episode, Fr. Dempsey has a conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss Fr. Dempsey projects and how he is helping to shape students to minister to others in their native languages.

Fr. Dempsey is the Director of the Center Semillero, is an Associate Tenured Professor at UST, Miller Chair of Catholic Studies at UST, and is a professor in the UST Theology Department.

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Rev. Dempsey Rosales Acosta S.S.L., S.T.D.

La Biblia en un Año | Ascension Press

University of St. Thomas-Houston Ranks No. 1 Private Hispanic-serving Institution in the US

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Inspiring People into the Pro-Life Movement w/ Camille Pauley | Napa Institute Conference Series

Camille Pauley is the co-founder and president of Healing the Culture, a nonprofit that evangelizes and converts people to be deeply, authentically, and permanently pro-life.

In this conversation at the Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California, Pauley and Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of the University of St. Thomas - Houston, TX, talk about the importance of not scaring people into a pro-life position, but rather inspiring them into it. They also talk about how the reversal of Roe v. Wade is yielding new opportunities for dialogue.

 

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Healing the Culture

Camille Pauley, Co-founder/ President, Healing the Culture

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Catholic Ed for the Whole Life w/ Monsignor James Shea | Napa Institute Conference Series

Monsignor James Shea is a dynamic Catholic priest who is calling Catholics back to the mission to share the Gospel in innovative and meaningful ways. President of the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, Monsignor Shea has a conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss the mission of a Catholic university, keeping that education affordable and all the reasons why students and parents across the country are seeking of University of Mary for Catholic higher education.

 

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Monsignor James Patrick Shea, President of the University of Mary

From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age | University of Mary

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The Importance of Moral Leadership with Maureen and Jim Hackett

What does it take a be a good leader? For Maureen and Jim Hackett it goes beyond ethics and relies on a firm foundation in moral philosophy. It is with that mindset that the couple has succeeded in business and developed a strong sense of philanthropy that lifts up several causes close to their heart.

In this conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick, the Hacketts share their story - how their childhoods informed their sense of giving and philanthropy, how their business experience opened them up to the discovery of moral leadership, and how a family trauma helped them understand and petition for change in mental health practices.

Around the Halo: Ep 9

It's episode 9 of Around the Halo! Topics for this episode are below.

Hosted by Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure, this episode features Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media; Matt Marcolini, CFO of Little Flower Media; Austin Quick, on social media The Basic Catholic and President & COO @catholicconnect; and Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston.

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1:25 Introductions
5:40 Gas Prediction: Highest Price in 2022
11:23 Monkey Pox: Time to panic?
18:55 Pelosi and Communion
28:22 Are we too connected?
39:28 Should universities require theology/philosophy?
51:18 Favorite Superhero
57:18 Best State for BBQ
1:01:31 Tiebreaker!
1:04:22 A Winner is Named

Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

A Conversation with Marie Myers

Marie Myers, Chief Financial Officer of HP, sat down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, President of the University of St. Thomas, to talk about innovation and technology in higher education. Innovations are the changes that define what the future world looks like. Since the very start of HP, innovation has been a part of HP’s DNA. To remain relevant in today’s fast paced, highly competitive environment, Marie discusses how HP must be more efficient, proactive, agile and disruptive.

A Conversation with Guy Diedrich

Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas Houston, talks with Guy Diedrich, SVP of Global Innovation at Cisco, about innovation, technology and the human person. They discuss how UST can better serve the next generation of career-oriented individuals by understanding technology and how liberal arts plays an integral role in its future.

Educating Ethical Leaders

Larry Payne sits down and talks with Dr. Richard Ludwick, President of the University of St. Thomas - Houston, about education, leadership and why now, more than ever, the responsibility to educate in matters of truth and ethics lie in Catholic institutions.

Learn more about the Ed.D in Ethical Leadership

The Role of a University

In the inaugural episode, Larry Payne converses with Dr. Richard Ludwick about the role a University plays in building a just society and how UST is working to meet the needs of the community while addressing the inequities that exist in society.

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