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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 1H 7M

On Catholic Imagination, Part 6: Becoming a Catholic Writer

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Episode Topic: Becoming a Catholic WriterFrom a “medieval” Sicilian-Mexican childhood in Los Angeles to the halls of Harvard, acclaimed poet Dana Gioia explores the tension between faith and secular meritocracy. Discover why the former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts advocates for the “vocation of the quitter” in this profound reflection on beauty, poetry, and the Catholic imagination.Featured Speakers:Jennifer Newsome Martin '07 M.T.S., '12 Ph.D., University of Notre DameDana Gioia, PoetRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/230da7.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled On Catholic Imagination. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Becoming a Catholic Writer From a “medieval” Sicilian-Mexican childhood in Los Angeles to the halls of Harvard, acclaimed poet Dana Gioia explores the tension between faith and secular meritocracy. Discover why the former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts advocates for the “vocation of the quitter” in this profound reflection on beauty, poetry, and the Catholic imagination. Featured Speakers: Jennifer Newsome Martin '07 M.T.S., '12 Ph.D., University of Notre DameD...

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