Friday, November 21st, 12:30pm - 6pm
Who is Fr. Jon Sobrino, S.J.?
Fr. Jon Sobrino, S.J.
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Born:
December 27th, 1938
Barcelona, Spain
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Spanish-born Jon Sobrino is a Jesuit theologian known for his work in liberation theology. He escaped assassination in El Salvador when members of the military broke into the rectory at the University of Central America (which he helped found) and brutally murdered his six fellow Jesuits, their housekeeper, and her 15-year old daughter. Sobrino was traveling abroad at the time.
Sobrino, whose works include Jesus the Liberator (1994) and Christ the Liberator (2001), became well-known within the Catholic Church as a proponent of liberation theology.
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"The legacy of the martyrs will always remain. “They spoke the truth” and “defended the poor.” For many people this means metanoia, a changing of one’s life toward the praxis of justice and taking a step toward a utopian hope.
I think that the activities that have been organized here at Loyola University Chicago during these recent days are a promise toward those ends"
Fr. Sobrino is quoted giving an address at Loyola University during a visit in 2014.
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Info about Fr. Sobrino cited from ignatianspirituality.com
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What the Sobrino Colloquium is about...
The Sobrino Research Colloquium is a gathering dedicated to the exploration of the theological and pastoral contributions of Jon Sobrino, a prominent Salvadoran priest and theologian. This event provides a platform for undergraduate scholars from Loyola University Chicago and Marquette University to engage in theological reflection rooted in worship and the Catholic intellectual tradition, while also being oriented outward in loving service to the world.
Join us in this unique opportunity to delve into the profound impact of Sobrino's work and its relevance to contemporary society.
Dr. T. Derrick Witherington on the upcoming 2025 Sobrino Colloquium
For more information about the Sobrino Colloquium contact Dr. Witherington at twither@luc.edu
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