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Theology on Tap - Orange CountyBuilt for Eternity: Church Architecture and Theology by Fr. Daniel SeoOur speaker for September 2025 was Fr. Daniel Seo of Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Center, and he spoke on the role of beauty and theology when it comes to Church Architecture.Isn't beauty subjective? How can the Church justify expensive buildings in the midst of poverty? What is the role of church design in glorifying God? What should be the purpose of a church building? These are some of the questions Fr. Seo addressed in this talk.Additional resources:[Book] Church Architecture in the Spirit of the Liturgy by Dennis McNamara[Book] In...
2025-10-211h 02
Trending with TimmerieThe Power of ArchitectureDuncan G. Stroik is an architect focused on the revival of classical and sacred architecture in our churches across the United States. Episode Guide Why do we want beautiful churches and the necessary elements of architecture? (2:37) The role of architecture in evangelization (20:46) Why do the symbols in our churches matter? (26:35) OnlyFans surge on college campuses begs the question – Why now? What’s the solution? (41:10) Resources mentioned: https://www.stroik.com/ Book - The Church Building as a Sacred Place https://www.ltp.org/products/details/HCBSP/church-building-as-a-sacred-place
2025-10-1051 min
Trending with Timmerie - Catholic Principles applied to today's experiences.The Power of ArchitectureDuncan G. Stroik is an architect focused on the revival of classical and sacred architecture in our churches across the United States. Episode Guide Why do we want beautiful churches and the necessary elements of architecture? (2:37) The role of architecture in evangelization (20:46) Why do the symbols in our churches matter? (26:35) OnlyFans surge on college campuses begs the question – Why now? What’s the solution? (41:10) Resources mentioned: https://www.stroik.com/ Book - The Church Building as a Sacred Place https://www.ltp.org/pr...
2025-10-1051 min
The Catholic CurrentRevival Through Sacred Art (Kathleen Carr) 8/26/25We welcome back Kathleen Carr, president of the Catholic Art Institute, to discuss why art matters, in our churches and in our homes. From architecture to painting, let's immerse our senses in that which draws us toward the Transcendent.
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Conference 2025 | Catholic Art Institute
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How Beauty Draws us Closer to God | Fr Patrick van der Vorst
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2025-08-2646 min
Miracle HunterThe "Felt Presence" Exhibit + The Reconstruction of Notre Dame CathedralGuests:
Mark Burchick, award-winning filmmaker and artist visits to discuss the brand new "Felt Presence" exhibit about miracles and relics at Towson University.
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Prof. Duncan Stroik, professor of architecture at Notre Dame University discusses the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral
2024-12-2853 min
The Best of the WeekReviving a Masterpiece: The Restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral (Morning Air)John Morales on Morning Air had the chance to talk with Prof. Duncan Stroik, an architect who knows sacred beauty like the back of his hand, about the jaw-dropping restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral. After a devastating fire in 2019, this beloved symbol of faith, art, and French heritage is back, and let’s just say it’s more stunning than ever. 🙌 Key Takeaways from the Conversation: Reopening Celebration: The cathedral swung open its iconic doors on December 7th, with Archbishop Laurent Ulrich leading a ceremony that included the traditional door-knocking. The next day...
2024-12-1310 min
The Glenn Beck ProgramJoe Biden’s Final Betrayal of American Justice | Guest: Duncan Stroik | 12/13/24Are we being scrutinized and monitored by somebody, or something, that knows us better than we know ourselves? Glenn plays and describes an old radio broadcast that sounds like doomsday reporting, as Glenn connects it to the current reporting of the suspicious drones flying over New Jersey. Glenn warns of the possibility of the apocalypse. Glenn’s chief researcher, Jason Buttrill, joins to discuss the recent presidential pardons made by Biden, the possibility of it all being part of a deep state psyop, and how the suspicious drones in New Jersey are also connected. Is Biden’s final legacy a le...
2024-12-132h 09The Glenn Beck ProgramBest of the Program | Guest: Duncan Stroik | 12/13/24Glenn plays and describes an old radio broadcast that sounds like doomsday reporting, as Glenn connects it to the current reporting of the suspicious drones flying over New Jersey. Architect Duncan Stroik joins to discuss the process of restoring Notre Dame and keeping true to its historical architecture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-1350 min
Morning AirSt. Lucy/ Restoration of Notre Dame/ Sunday Gospel Refection12/13/24 6am CT Hour - Heather Johnson/ Prof. Duncan Stroik/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John and Sarah chat about the Nativity Scene at our Nation's Capitol, Hot Cocoa Day and more. Heather shares the fun ways your family can celebrate St. Lucy during Advent. Prof. Duncan gives his take on the restoration process at Notre Dame now that it has been reopened to the public. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the third Sunday of Advent and what the words of John the Baptist can say to us today as we prepare for Christmas.
2024-12-1348 minThe Catholic CurrentWhat Do Catholic Artists Need? (Kathleen Carr) 6/11/24We welcome back Kathleen Carr of the Catholic Art Institute to discuss beauty, fellowship and the upcoming events of the Institute. How can the Church benefit from the development of the next generation of Catholic artists? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
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Retreat | Catholic Art Institute
Conference 2024 | Catholic Art Institute
His Majesty's Men Choral Concert & Conference | Catholic Art Institute
Catholic Art Institute
Duncan G. Stroik
Center for Beauty and Culture | Benedictine College
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2024-06-1152 min
The Catholic Culture PodcastCatholics Create Huge New Ballet: interview with producer, composer, and choreographer of RaffaellaOn June 29 and 30, in South Bend, Indiana, there will be a major and even unprecedented event in the history of American Catholic art: a new, full-length classical ballet production with a new story, new music, new sets and costumes, and nationally known dancers - with a cast of about fifty. This fairytale ballet, titled Raffaella, was commissioned by Duncan and Ruth Stroik in honor of their daughter Raffaella Maria Stroik, a dancer with the St. Louis Ballet who passed away tragically in 2018 at the age of 23. In the first segment, Thomas Mirus interviews impresario Duncan Stroik about...
2024-06-111h 44
Building TraditionEcclesiastical Design, Interview with Duncan StroikListen as Host Peter H. Miller chats with practicing architect and professor of Architecture at Notre Dame Duncan Stroik. They cover Stroik's award-winning sacred spaces, his building artisan collaborators and his clients: the priest, the president and the parishioners.
2023-12-1227 min
The Drew Mariani ShowRestoring the SacredHour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 6-22-23 Elizabeth Lev shines a light on how beautiful art is timeless -- and it survives even the most banal attempts at vandalism by hysteric activists Duncan Stroik helps us understand what goes in to building a thing of beauty, especially for the purpose of inspiring worship and holiness
2023-06-2351 min
First Things PodcastStone SermonsOn this episode, Duncan Stroik joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss contemporary Church architecture and his own work, which was reviewed in the recent article, “A Genuinely Transgressive Act.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.
2023-06-1432 min
Keep The Faith's PodcastThe Altar as the Center of the ChurchMr. Duncan Stroik gives an excellent description of how the church architecture should be in harmony with the true meaning of the altar, which represents Christ. He decries the fact that too many churches are prayer barns and stresses the importance of the area surrounding the altar. 45 min.
2022-02-251h 18
Kolbecast71 A Sight for Sore EyesAMDG. Plato once observed that true beauty is a healthy shock, and Kolbe's recently-debuted “Mary and Max” logo is a striking example of evocative illustration. Today Bonnie and Steven visit with the logo’s creator: Chris Lewis of Baritus Catholic Illustration. Chris describes the symbolic connection of proclaiming and defending the truth through artistry; the idea of graphic design as both problem solving and storytelling; and the way art is a conduit for hope and conversion. He shares the road he’s traveled to develop a masculine, reverent, modern, realistic style in his artwork, as well as the challenges and rewards of transitioni...
2021-11-0348 min
Catholic Answers Focus#383 St. Peter’s Vs. Modernism - Duncan StroikBeing entirely objective, the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome is the best building in the world! We ask Duncan Stroik, the founder of the Sacred Architecture Journal, to explain why this is, and why churches, and other buildings today, don’t match it.
Why don’t we build churches like St. Peter’s anymore? Architect Duncan Stroik is next.
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Duncan Stroik is Professor of Architecture at Notre Dame University and the founding editor of Sacred Architecture Journal. And we had the great, good fortune of having a visit from him here at Catholic Answers. So we sat down t...
2021-09-2900 min
Catholic Review RadioMay 16, 2021 | Baltimore Basilica: A look at its architecture and coming perpetual adorationThe Baltimore Basilica will celebrate the 200th anniversary of its dedication May 31, the same day it will launch perpetual eucharistic adoration. We take a look at the architecture of America's first cathedral with Duncan Stroik, professor of architecture at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Father James Boric, basilica rector, also tells us about the inauguration of perpetual eucharistic adoration in the basilica's undercroft.
2021-05-1728 min
Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & TalksHugh Hewitt’s Campus Broadcast, Hour 1: Dr. Michael McClean, Duncan StroikHugh Hewitt’s Campus Broadcast, Hour 1: Dr. Michael McClean, Duncan Stroik by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks
2020-06-2636 min
The Show with Edmund Mitchell43: 👬 Kyle Heimann & Dan HarmsDan Harms hooks Kyle Heimann up to a polygraph machine. We also talk about Exodus 90, NFP, stuff we hate, and the origins of the nerd rock band Popple.
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2019-04-141h 39
Ethics and Culture CastEpisode 25: Duncan G. StroikWe chat with professor Duncan G. Stroik of the Notre Dame School of Architecture. Duncan's area of focus is Sacred Architecture, and he both teaches and practices in the field. We recorded this conversation in his firm's office in the Tower Building in downtown South Bend.Special Guest: Duncan Stroik.Links:Duncan G. Stroik Architect, LLC — Homepage for the firm of Duncan G. Stroik Architect, LLC.Book: The Church Building as a Sacred Place — “The Church Building as a Sacred Place not only highlights the ideas and motivations behind today’s flowering of classical architec...
2019-02-2822 min
Saint Benedict InstituteDuncan Stroik - Architecture for the PoorOn October 15, 2015, Duncan Stroik gave a lecture entitled, "Architecture for the Poor" at Hope College as part of the Saint Benedict Institute's Catholic Speaker Series.
2018-08-061h 05
Franciscan UniversityDuncan Stroik: A New Renaissance in Art and ArchitectureDuncan Stroik, Professor of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame, delivers his talk entitled "A New Renaissance in Art and Architecture." Professor Stroik's talk was part of the Challenging the Secular Culture Conference, sponsored by the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
2015-04-1033 min
Franciscan UniversityDuncan G. Stroik: Francis, Rebuild My Church: The Franciscan Tradition of Sacred ArchitectureDuncan G. Stroik, Professor of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame, delivers his talk entitled "Francis, Rebuild My Church: the Franciscan Tradition of Sacred Architecture." Professor Stroik's talk was sponsored by the Theology Department and the Fine Arts Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
2014-01-091h 17