Cardinal Beran Library

10/16/2026

Celebrate the month of Saint Francis! Stop by the library to explore our book displays featuring works on his life, spirituality and enduring influence on the Church.

10/14/2026

Starting tomorrow!

Conference begins tomorrow on campus at the University of St. Thomas!

10/08/2026

Mark you calendars! University of St. Thomas Associate Professor of history Dr. Francesca Guerri will be giving a talk in the library on the evening Tuesday, October 27. This event is free and open to whoever would like to attend.

(If planning to attend, RSVP by emailing [email protected])

Hope to see you there!

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About our speaker: Dr. Francesca Guerri has been a member of the Department of History at the University of St. Thomas in Houston since 2021, and served as Dean of the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Global Studies from 2025 to 2026. She teaches History of Western Culture and Ideas as part of the Core, as well as a range of courses across history and art history. She currently has a book in progress on Matilda of Tuscany and leadership in the medieval world. She is also the founder and coordinator of St. Francis of Assisi: 800 Years of Adventure, the University’s interdisciplinary project marking the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. More info here: https://stthom.edu/events/st-francis-of-assisi-academic-conference/

10/06/2026

The search was more challenging this year (riddles were involved!), but our third annual Find Jerome hunt has a winner!

09/30/2026

Saint Jerome, priest and Doctor of the Church: born in Dalmatia, in Rome he became an exceptional scholar and cultivated a zeal for the arts and letters, and was baptized there. Attracted strongly to a life of contemplation and embracing an ascetic life, he traveled to the East and was ordained a priest. Upon returning to Rome, he became secretary to Pope Damasus I; he later settled in Bethlehem of Judea and withdrew to a monastic way of life. Through the translation and exposition of Sacred Scripture, he proved to be an outstanding Doctor. He countered in a most admirable way the many threats against the Church, and when he had lived to an advanced age, he finally went to his rest in peace.

Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church, pray for us!

09/25/2026

On Tuesday, we hosted our annual fall movie night. This time, we watched Akira Kurosawa's 1950 classic "Rashomon". Thanks to everyone who came out to make it a great evening!

09/18/2026

A little morning study sesh 💻

09/15/2026

September’s displays: Holy cross, holy men.

09/09/2026

08/27/2026