The Annual Holy Spirit Lecture and Colloquium is
an expression of Duquesne’s mission and charism
as a University founded by the Congregation
of the Holy Spirit and dedicated to the Holy Spirit.
This ongoing series of lectures and colloquia is intended to encourage the exploration of ideas pertaining to the theology of the Holy Spirit within an ecumenical context and in dialogue with contemporary issues. Lectures are published and mailed out gratis, while also being available on this website.
Poullart Libermann Award in Pneumatology
The Award is named in memory of the two founders of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Father Claude-François Poullart des Places and Venerable François-Marie-Paul Libermann.
Its purpose is to honor the individual who has made the most significant scholarly contribution to the area of pneumatology in the preceding five year period. The Award is given at the annual Holy Spirit Lecture and Colloquium.
The awardee will offer the lecture on a theme growing out of his/her book, while the colloquium will be public, with ample time for dialogue between the awardee, the colloquists, and the audience.
