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Two years ago Pope Francis canonized John Henry Newman, English theologian, scholar and poet. Saint Newman was instrumental in the founding of the Catholic University of Ireland in 1854, which, in time evolved into University College Dublin, today the largest university in Ireland.
I had the opportunity to interview Steven C. Warner, founder of the Notre Dame Folk Choir, who attended the canonization of St. Newman in Rome in 2019. This replay episode is a great one, highlighting the ways that John Henry Newman can still influence our Church today. Not only that, it’s a great episode to hear as we prepare for All Saints Day. Enjoy!
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Bio: Steven C. Warner
Steven Warner received his B.A. in Religious Studies from St. Michael’s College in Winooski Park, Vermont, where he then served as Director of Liturgy for two years. He moved to the University of Notre Dame and earned a Master’s degree in Theology and Liturgy in 1980.
Steve joined the Office of Campus Ministry staff at Notre Dame in 1979. While working on campus, Steve founded programs with the goal of enhancing the integrity of sacred music at the University. With his assistance, the tradition of worship on campus grew, influenced by the presence of the Folk Choir and the liturgical planning aids published through his office. Crafting a new hymnal supplement, planning and celebration of campus-wide liturgical events, and coordinating musical resources for more than three dozen residence communities all took shape under the guidance of his office.
In 2016, Steve became the associate director of the Notre Dame - Newman Centre for Faith and Reason, an organization which stewards Newman University Church in Dublin, Ireland. He is recently retired and lives in the United States with his wife, Michelle.
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