Saint Matthew is launching a new faith formation series in 2026 called Theology & Culture. This dynamic formation series explores where our Catholic faith intersects with the world around us—and how these connections shape the way we live, think, and engage with modern culture.

Join us for Theology & Culture on Sundays between the Masses (9:45–10:45 a.m.) in the Parish Conference Center. Each session will explore the places where faith and modern culture meet—and how those intersections can shape the way we think, live, and lead our families.

We began our Theology and Culture series in January with Father Raines leading the first talk. We are planning speakers for each month in 2026.

UPCOMING TALKS

• August 23: Christine Jerusik (PsyD) How Catholicism Helps Mental Health
• September 27: TBD
• October: TBD/Mental Health Part II
• November 8: Panel including Father Raines,  Eternal Life: Catholic Guidance for End-of-Life Preparation
  November’s event will coinside with our 3-part end-of-life series. More details to come. 
• December TBD

PREVIOUS TALKS

January

March

• March 22: Tony Jesse (How the Church Built Western Civilization)

April

• April 26: Tony Jesse (What Is Catholic Social Teaching?)
  This talk is based on Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum Encyclical

May

• May 17: Tony Jesse (What Is Catholic Social Teaching? Part II)
  This talk is based on Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum Encyclical
  You do not need to have attended Part I to attend this event

July 12

• July 12: Dr. Brad Pepper (The City of God vs The City of Man)
  (Rescheduled from June 28 for Father Tran farewell reception)

Future topics, dates, and speakers will be listed below as they become available.

Whether you attend one session or all of them, you are invited to come, learn, and be inspired as we journey through 2026 together.