The director of the Vatican Observatory will soon make his fourth visit to New Zealand, taking in the Southern Hemisphere skies and sharing his insights on theology, astronomy and science.
Br Guy Consolmagno SJ first travelled to New Zealand in 1996 as part of a trip that featured collecting meteorites from the East Antarctic Plateau and a New Year’s Eve concert headlined by iconic band The Muttonbirds.
His visits have included astronomical observations from Lake Tekapo, exploration of Great Barrier Island and a well-attended speaking tour in 2019.
During the upcoming visit, Br Guy will give talks in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Timaru in early August, as well as spending time at a number of world-renowned sites for stargazing.
Find out more about Br Guy here.
A list of his public speaking events follows:
Free Public Events
| Date | Host | Venue | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 01 Aug | Te Kupenga - Catholic Theological College | 40 Vermont St, Ponsonby, Auckland (College Hall) | 2:00 pm | When Science Goes Wrong: The Cult of Intelligence |
| Sunday 03 Aug | NZ Christians in Science (NZCIS) & Auckland University | 102-G36 Lecture Theatre, Old Government House, 24 Princes Street, Auckland Central | 1:00 pm | From Galileo to Laudato Si’: Why Science Needs Faith |
| Wednesday 06 Aug | Te Kupenga - Nathaniel Centre; Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington Astronomical Society RSVP: HERE | Vic Uni, RHLT01, Rutherford House, 33 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington Join on Zoom HERE | 6:00 pm | From Galileo to Laudato Si’: Why Science Needs Faith |
| Thursday 07 Aug | Kaikōura Dark Skies Initiative | Mayfair Theatre, 80 Esplanade, Kaikōura | 6:00 pm | When Science Goes Wrong: The Cult of Intelligence |
| Friday 08 Aug | University of Canterbury; Canterbury Astronomical Society | Rehua Building 002, University of Canterbury, Corner of Forestry and Arts, Ilam, Christchurch | 3:00 pm | What's Surfacing About Bennu? |
| Sunday 10 Aug | Our Lady of Victories Church, Sockburn | Bishop Joyce Centre, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch | 12:30 pm (Mass at Our Lady of Victories Church is 11:00 am) | When Science Goes Wrong: The Cult of Intelligence |
| Monday 11 Aug | Holy Family Catholic Parish; Roncalli College, Timaru | Parish Hall, 7 Craigie Ave, Parkside, Timaru 7910 | 11:00 am | From Galileo to Laudato Si’: Why Science Needs Faith |
| Wednesday 13 Aug | University of Canterbury; Canterbury Astronomical Society RSVP: HERE | A3 Lecture Theatre, University of Canterbury, University Drive, Ilam, Christchurch | 7:00 pm | Catholic Cosmologies |
