The University Series

02/14/2026

The University Series
Week One: February 19 -20
Monday -Thursday sessions 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Friday Lunchtime sessions 12:15 - 1:45 pm

THURSDAY, FEB. 19
KNIGHTS OF THE CHURCH?
FR. JOHN LOVE OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION

SIX SUNDAYS IN THE HOLY LAND
FR. STEVE THOMA, C.R. ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE

DO YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE GIFTS?
DEACON J BARRY HARPER VILLANOVA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

FRIDAY, FEB. 20
LUNCHTIME FOOD FOR THOUGHT: SEEKING FAITH WITH PURPOSE
KERRI CAVIEZEL CAL LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY SAMUELSON CHAPEL

LUNCHTIME FOOD FOR THOUGHT: WHERE DO WE FIND JESUS IN THIS CONFUSED WORLD? DEACON JOHN KRUER ST. PETER CLAVER

During the season of Lent, The University Series offers sessions connecting faith with real life in areas such as current events, contemporary moral issues, evangelization, faith and science, marriage and family, church history, scripture, prayer, and other priorities set by the Los Angeles Archdioc...

02/13/2026

What is The University Series?

The University Series® is an adult Catholic education series in Lent, offering sessions connecting faith with real life in areas such as current events, contemporary moral issues, evangelization, faith and science, marriage and family, church history, scripture, and prayer.

Open to all. Bring a friend - Catholic or not - who wants to know more about our rich Catholic faith.
Register today:

During the season of Lent, The University Series offers sessions connecting faith with real life in areas such as current events, contemporary moral issues, evangelization, faith and science, marriage and family, church history, scripture, prayer, and other priorities set by the Los Angeles Archdioc...

02/11/2026

Have you registered yet for the 2026 season? It's not too late to sign up for a season pass or individual classes. Deadline for pre-registration is Monday, February 16.

Click on Track or Instructors to filter your selections Announcements and Updates Liturgy of the Hours (LS-04) on March 18 will be presented by Vicki McCargar, not Maureen Pratt. Between Sundays: Living a Sabbath Life (SP-02) on March 25 has been moved to St. Peter Claver Parish.

01/27/2026

This season marks 25 years of The University Series, a multi-parish adult education program during the season of Lent!
Visit our website for the schedule of the 80+ sessions, speakers, 15 locations, season pass, pre-registration discount, and more. Registration is now open!
https://ventura.theuniversityseries.org/

01/22/2026

Today we mourn and celebrate the life of John Allen, a dear friend of and annual speaker in The University Series.

United in sorrow and in faith, The University Series community prays that the Lord welcomes John into the joy, peace and light of eternal life. May Christ, who conquered death, give his family strength and peace in the days ahead.

https://www.facebook.com/crux/posts/pfbid02gWpfsiJBLbtog9y3dk3voM8aose3LReaiUXgZjGySqJ3RBhNffagvbsKNdtTNfM8l

John L. Allen Jr. was a force of nature, certainly as a journalist who was not only our principal but also a model for us, whose counsel and whose company we already and forever shall sorely miss.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Heavenly Father,
we gather together today with hearts filled with gratitude.
This meal we share reminds us of the endless blessings
You’ve bestowed upon us.
We pray in thanksgiving not only for this food we share,
but in all the ways You’ve shown us Your love.
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.
-Hallow

11/04/2025

Fr. Dave Heney is in the area this Saturday! All men are invited to St. Kateri's Men's Conference "Leadership for Men: Family, Society & Beyond:
Saturday, November 8
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
St. Kateri parish
22508 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita
$55/person inc breakfast and lunch
Details/tickets:

• 7am – Check In & Breakfast Social Hour

11/03/2025

Fr. Dave Heney is in the area this Saturday! All men are invited to St. Kateri's Men's Conference "Leadership for Men: Family, Society & Beyond:
Saturday, November 8
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
St. Kateri parish
22508 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita
$55/person inc breakfast and lunch
Details/tickets:

• 7am – Check In & Breakfast Social Hour

09/11/2025

Today, planning for the 2026 season of The University Series begins as the parish planning members gather to discern speakers, topics and other logistics.
https://theuniversityseries.org/

09/09/2025

Today we also celebrate the nativity of Mary, the mother of Jesus and his first disciple.

The Catholic Church celebrates the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8, nine months after the Dec. 8 celebration of her immaculate conception.

09/08/2025

Join us today as we congratulate Bishop Robert Barron on his 10th anniversary as bishop! We are grateful that he remains the chairman of The University Series board.
https://theuniversityseries.org/leadership/