"Not a Hope in Hell," a talk by Fr. J.D. Rooney, OP

Fr. J.D. Rooney, OP, will be here this month to talk to us about the orthodox Catholic teaching on hell and the afterlife. Fr. Rooney’s presentation, “Not a Hope in Hell,” will take place on Friday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. in Newman Hall. Don’t miss it! Among the questions to be explored include what happens to non-Christians after they die, what role God has in creating a world with sin, how we can be happy in the next life if our loved ones are separated from us, and how we can have hope.

About Fr. J.D. Rooney, OP:

Fr. Rooney is an assistant professor of philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University, and his work is primarily in metaphysics, medieval philosophy (Aquinas), Chinese Philosophy (Neo-Confucianism), and Philosophy of Religion. He is also a Dominican friar of the Province of St. Albert the Great (Chicago, IL) and a Catholic priest.

Fr. Rooney's educational background includes a:

• Ph.D. Saint Louis University (Philosophy), May 2020, awarded 'with distinction'
• M.A./M.Div. Aquinas Institute of Theology (Theology), 2015, awarded 'with honors'
• M.A. University of Toledo (Philosophy) 2009
• Ph.B. Catholic University of American (Philosophy), 2008, awarded magna cum laude

Fr. Rooney has written extensively, including published books, articles and book chapters, and book reviews. For a complete list of his publications, presentations, grants, awards, and fellowships, visit Fr. Rooney's Professional Website and Academia.edu.