First of March

NEW CONFERENCE

I. Conference in Trento, Italy

We will host the next conference in Trento, July 24-July 27, 2010.

Our organization remains the same: Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church.

The Conference Title is: In the Currents of History: From Trento to the Future.

A. Why Trent?

We believe that certain issues made Trent very attractive. First, we do not yet have the infrastructure to move "south." We felt constrained to stay in Europe and esp. in Italy, for reasons of hospitality and visas. Perhaps, if we meet after Trent, say again after a 4 year interval, Brazil might be a wonderful location, but for now, our skills and resources are limited.

Second, certain factors helped make Padova very successful. The factors of success there seem evident in Trento, above all a local ethicist capable of being the on-site coordinator. Renzo Pegoraro was the brilliant organizer in Padova; Antonio Autiero has all the capabilities to assume the same role for Trento. Moreover, Zip viaggi secured us our tickets and hotel accommodations in Padova and can work with us in Trento.

Third, if Padova offered us a first meeting for listening at the academy, Trento offers us a historical and systematic context for extended reflection. We will design a conference in which we enter into the "currents of history."

Fourth, the Instituto Trentino di Cultura (ITC) offers us a unique contact in which a uniquely, civilly supported engagement with religion invites us to consider ourselves not only in history but with innovation.

Fifth, the physical intimacy and beauty of Trento offers us a very accommodating place to meet.

B. Regarding the Conference itself, we agreed on the following:

1. We will keep registrations (starting in 2009) under 500.

2. That we would keep the same timeline: a Saturday evening through Tuesday night.

C. The Planning Committee is meeting in Trento July 26-28, 2007