St. Irenaeus Convivium: An Evening with Dana Gioia

con·viv·i·um (Latin)

A feast shared among friends 

From con- (together) and vivere (to live)

An evening of conversation, hospitality, and friendship in support of the St. Irenaeus Institute

 

Da·na Gio·ia

Poet, essayist, literary critic

Former Poet Laureate of California and Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts

One of America's most distinguished literary voices

 

Gather with friends old and new for an evening of good food and drink, thoughtful conversation, and a keynote address by Dana Gioia.


If you are unable to attend the event on October 20 but would like to support the St. Irenaeus Institute, you can donate here.

Event Details

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Date and Time

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:00 – 9:00, (CDT)

Location

Last day to buy tickets

Saturday, October 17, 2026

0:59, CDT

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Tickets

Standard

$75 per ticket

Ticket includes:
  1. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks (i.e., you needn't eat beforehand);
  2. A copy of Dana Gioia's celebrated essay, "Christianity and Poetry," published by Wiseblood Books;
  3. An evening of friendship, rich conversation, and a keynote address by Dana Gioia.

Subtotal: $0

Sponsorship: Hopkins Level

$250 per ticket

$250 of the ticket price is tax-deductible

Sponsorships include:

2 tickets to the St. Irenaeus Convivium
Your name, in gratitude, listed in the event program

Subtotal: $0

Sponsorship: Dante Level

$500 per ticket

$500 of the ticket price is tax-deductible

Sponsorships include:

2 tickets to the St. Irenaeus Convivium
Your name, in gratitude, listed in the event program

Subtotal: $0

Sponsorship: David, the Psalmist, Level

$1,000 per ticket

$1,000 of the ticket price is tax-deductible

Sponsorships include:

2 tickets to the St. Irenaeus Convivium
Your name, in gratitude, listed in the event program

Subtotal: $0