Presenters

Christopher M. Bellitto

Christopher M. Bellitto, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of History at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. His most recent books are the companion volumes Renewing Christianity: A History of Church Reform from Day One to Vatican II and The General Councils: A History of the 21 Church Councils from Nicaea to Vatican II (Paulist Press, 2001-2002).

Colloquium Presentation

At the dawn of the third millennium, the church is facing serious challenges and scandals. Dr. Bellitto will look back at how the church has survived - and even renewed herself - during difficult times in her history. By discussing six lessons from the history of church reform, he will put today’s challenges in perspective and explore how the institutional and grass-roots church can move forward together in a constructive and Christian way.