The Guild of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is pleased to announce the first in a series of lectures presented by museum educator and artist, Kathleen Leitão at the parish of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Stamford followed by lectures at Notre Dame of Easton, and St. Mary Church in Bethel. This series will delve into the rich representation of St. Anne and Mary’s life in Western art and examine the profound theology and traditions that inform these remarkable works.

Lecture Schedule:

Church of the Holy Spirit

Topic: St. Anne, Our Spiritual Grandmother

Date: Wednesday, October 9th at 11:30 AM

Host: Holy Spirit Women’s Guild

Location: Church of the Holy Spirit, 403 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT 06903

Notre Dame of Easton – 2 nights

Topic: Encountering Mary in Art

Date: Wednesday, November 6th at 7 PM From Mary’s Childhood to the Annunciation

Date: Thursday, November 7th at 7 PM Mary as a Young Mother

Location: Notre Dame of Easton, 655 Morehouse Rd, Easton, CT 06612

St. Mary Church – 2 nights

Topic: Encountering Mary in Art

Date: Tuesday, December 3rd at 7 PM From Mary’s Childhood to the Annunciation

Date: Friday, December 4th at 7 PM Mary as a Young Mother

Location: St. Mary Church, 26 Dodgingtown Rd, Bethel, CT 06801

Kathleen Leitão brings a wealth of experience as a museum educator and artist, having developed and led a wide range of programs in both museum galleries and classrooms. Her recent work focuses on how Christian art reflects the theology and traditions of the Catholic Church, making her uniquely qualified to explore these fascinating subjects.

Join us for an enriching experience as Kathleen Leitão guides us through an exploration of the artistic and theological dimensions of Mary’s life and the significance of St. Anne in Christian tradition. These lectures promise to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the intersection between faith and art. For more information, please contact The Guild of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at info@jesusguild.org.

We look forward to welcoming you to this enlightening lecture series.