College of the Holy Cross | Holy Cross Magazine

On Dec. 10, the College hosted, “So I will disappear”: Insights into the Writings of Thomas Merton, an all-day conference commemorating the life, work and writings of the celebrated Trappist monk. The event was held on the 35th anniversary of Merton’s death.

Sponsored by the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at Holy Cross, the program featured several well-known presenters, including Patrick F. O’Connell ’69, associate professor in the departments of English and theology at Gannon University, Erie, Pa., editor of The Vision of Thomas Merton, and co-author of The Thomas Merton Encyclopedia; and Rev. William Reiser, S.J., professor of theology in the College’s religious studies department, and author of several books, including his most recent work, Jesus in Solidarity with His People.