A conference on Titus Brandsma will take place at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands on October 3-6, 2023. The program brings together scholars from various parts of the world who will present on the multi-faceted life and work of Brandsma. The number of participants is limited to 30, providing an opportunity for all to become involved in the discussions.
The cost of the conference is free. Travel to the Titus Brandsma Memorial and to the Titus Brandsma Archives in Boxmeer will be Included at no cost.
Participants are responsible for their individual travel, accommodations, and all meals. Conference organizers can make hotel recommendations.
There is a celebratory dinner on October 6 for those who wish to participate. The cost is 60,00 euro.
Those interested in more information or those wanting to register should contact Dr. Elisabeth Hense, the conference coordinator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Titus Brandsma Congress October 3-7, 2023
Venue Radboud University, Erasmusplein 1, Nijmegen
Organization Elisabeth Hense e. a.
Program Titus Brandsma Congress
October 3, 2023 Aula
19:00 o’clock - Words of Welcome (20 minutes each), music in between
Chair Heleen Murre-van den Berg
- The Meaning of Titus Brandsma for Radboud University (Rector magnificus Radboud University)
- The Meaning of Titus Brandsma for the Dutch Church Province (Bishop of Den Bosch)
- The Meaning of Titus Brandsma for the Carmelite Order (Prior General of the Carmelite Order)
- The Meaning of Titus Brandsma for the Dutch Carmelite Province (Prior Provincial Dutch Province)
- Music (Chris Fictoor e. a.)
- Short announcements - Organization committee
- Time of Recreation
October 4, 2023
9:00 o’clock - Morning prayer (Andreas Scholten and Severin Tyburski)
9:30 o’clock - Lectures (20 minutes each, 10 minutes discussion)
- Introduction to the Collected Works of Titus Brandsma (Elisabeth Hense)
- Titus Brandsma and his Family (Henk Nota)
- Titus Brandsma and the University (Jan Brabers)
11:00 o’clock - Coffee / Tea
11:30 o’clock - Lectures
- Titus Brandsma and the Ruusbroec Genootschap (Rob Faesen)
- Titus Brandsma and Dutch Mysticism (Jos Huls)
- Titus Brandsma and Eastern Mysticism (Alfons Bruening)
13:00 o’clock - Lunch
14:00 o’clock - Walk on the campus (Elianne Keulemans, Petra van Wersch, Jan Brabers)
15:30 o’clock - Coffee and Tea at the Titus Brandsma Memorial
16:00 o’clock - Walk through Nijmegen: In the footsteps of Titus Brandsma (Marieke Rijpkema e. a.)
October 5, 2023
9:00 o’clock - Morning prayer (Andreas Scholten and Severin Tyburski)
9:30 o’clock- Lectures
- Titus Brandsma and the Carmelite Rule (Patrick Mullins)
- Titus Brandsma and Carmelite Spirituality (Giovanni Grosso)
- Titus Brandsma and his Biography of Teresa of Avila (Fernando Millán Romeral)
11:00 o’clock - Coffee / Tea
11:30 o’clock - Lectures
- Titus Brandsma and the Spiritual Life (Michael Plattig)
- Titus Brandsma and National-Socialism (Edeltraud Klueting)
- Titus Brandsma and Catholic Emancipation (Christoph Hübenthal)
13:00 o’clock - Lunch
15:00 o’clock - Coffee and Tea in Boxmeer
16:00 o’clock
Visit to the Titus Brandsma Archive in Boxmeer (Ton van der Gulik and Veronica Kruijswijk)
October 6, 2023
9:00 o’clock - Morning prayer (Andreas Scholten and Severin Tyburski)
9:30 o’clock – Lectures
- Canonization of Titus Brandsma (Giovanna Brizi)
- Titus Brandsma and Spiritual Guidance (Hein Blommestijn)
- Titus Brandsma and Societal Action (Rico Ponce)
11:00 o’clock - Coffee / Tea
11:30 o’clock - Lectures
- Titus Brandsma and Journalism (William Harry)
- Titus Brandsma and Education (Hettie Berflo e. a.)
- Network Titus Brandsma Studies (Organization Committee)
13:00 o’clock - Lunch
15:00 o’clock - Break-out groups:
- journalism and communications concerning Titus Brandsma (William Harry)
- spiritual guidance inspired by Titus Brandsma (Hein Blommestijn)
- societal action inspired by Titus Brandsma (Rico Ponce)
- teaching about Titus Brandsma (Hettie Berflo e. a.)
17:30 o’clock - Mass (sermon Micéal O’Neill)
19:00 o’clock- Dinner (Kasteeltje)
For more information and updates visit: https://www.ru.nl/english/about-us/our-university/history/titus-brandsma/titus-brandsma-congress/
