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.

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Date and Time

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

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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$75 per ticket

Dear friends,

I am pleased, while somewhat regretful, to say that tickets for the Convivium are sold out! We are, however, maintaining a waitlist. Please contact Aaron Ebert (aaron.ebert@st-irenaeus.org) if you would like us to add your name to the list.

In Christ,

Aaron

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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.