Gold Mass for Catholics in the Sciences
celebrated by Archbishop José Gomez
SAVE THE DATE:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 5:00-7:30pm
Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas and 800th anniversary of his birth
Church of Our Savior, USC Caruso Catholic Center
Gold Masses are celebrated for Catholics who are or have been involved with the sciences. The patron of this mass is St. Albert the Great, a 13th century Dominican friar, teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas, and patron saint of scientists.
5:00pm: Gold Mass in Church of Our Savior, celebrated by Archbishop José Gomez
6:00pm: Reception in adjacent patio courtyard at the USC Caruso Catholic Center
6:30pm-8:00pm: Dinner in Newman Hall with address on science and the Catholic faith by Dr. Jonathan Lunine, Chief Scientist, NASA JPL & Caltech
The Gold Mass and courtyard reception are open to all members of the public. The dinner with Professor Lunine is a ticketed event with limited seating – tickets will be available soon. This program is co-sponsored by the Nova Forum for Catholic Thought and the Society of Catholic Scientists. The USC Caruso Catholic Center is located at 844 W 32nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90007.