Our upcoming Authenticum lecture features Dr. Andrew Willard Jones, Professor of History and Political Theory at Franciscan University of Steubenville and St. Joseph’s College & Founding Editor of New Polity.
Join us Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 in Cebelak Parish Hall for his talk titled: “SOCIALISM, CAPITALISM, AND CATHOLICISM”
ANDREW WILLARD JONES teaches history and political theory at both Franciscan University of Steubenville and the College of St. Joseph the Worker, where he also serves as the Academic Dean. He is a founding editor of New Polity, a journal and research institute dedicated to re-articulating Catholic Social Teaching for our era. Dr. Jones earned his Bachelor’s Degree in history from Hillsdale College and his PhD, likewise in history, from St. Louis University. His research interests include historical political theology, political theory, and Catholic Social Teaching. He has published three books: Before Church and State: A Study of Social Order in the Sacramental Kingdom of St. Louis IX, The Two Cities: A History of Christian Politics, and most recently: The Church Against the State: On Subsidiarity and Sovereignty. Dr. Jones is known for several popular podcast series on various aspects of political theory, especially the politics of tyranny and of paganism. He lives with his large family in Steubenville, Ohio where he is very involved in efforts to build a vibrant community of Catholic families and a healthy civic life.
WEDNESDAY, February 4, 2026
Cebelak Hall
151 Garfield Ave. SW Grand Rapids
Wine & Cheese Social 6:30PM
LECTURE BEGINS: 7:00PM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
151 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Authenticum Lectures are now available in podcast format through Spotify, Anchor, and Sacred Heart Parish Website. ALL ADULTS OF EVERY AGE ARE INVITED. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
