Prof. Núria Calduch-Benages is currently a lecturer at the Pontifical Gregorian University, and Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome. She specialises in the deuterocanonical work of Ben Sira (also known as Sirach). On March 9th 2021, she was appointed as secretary of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, the first woman to hold this role.
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Schedule
10:00 – Keynote Presentation One
11:00 – Tea & Coffee
11:30 – Workshops (Round One)
12:30 – Lunch (Included)
14:00 – Workshops (Round Two)
15:00 – Keynote Presentation Two
16:00 – Conclusion
Workshops
We have planned four workshops during the event which focus on different ways of reading or using the Bible. These workshops are repeated at 11:30 and 14:00, allowing every participant to take part in two of the four workshops.
Seán Goan – Navigating Translations of the Bible
Jessie Rogers – Godly Play
Chris Donnelly – The Bible as Narrative
TBA – Reading Scripture in the Parish
Cost
We have set a higher price for the Dromantine Scripture Day at €60.
This is both to help cover the expenses of the retreat centre (venue and hospitality) and ensure the longevity of the bursary as we hope to continue this event long into the future.
In-Person Attendance Only
We believe this type of event, particularly with workshops, is best attended in-person. Therefore, in contrast to our other courses, the Dromantine Scripture Day will not be made available by livestreaming. As an additional caveat, places are limited, so register soon!
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Last Update: 11:00, 27.06.25
For those who intend to travel and may wish to stay overnight, limited accommodation is available within the Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre. This can be booked by contacting the retreat centre by phone (048 3082 1964) or email (admin@dromantineconference.com).
More information is available on their website.
Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre:
96 Glen Rd, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 1RH, Northern Ireland