Marriage and the Family
The “Anthropological Question” and the Evangelization of the Family

Rome, March 12-13, 2015

English, Spanish and German translation will be available

Thursday, March 12, 2015

8.45   Reception of Participants
9.30   Welcome from the Rector
9.45   Presentation of the Conference

10.00 Faith and Culture in Marriage
           H. Em. Card. Carlo Caffara, Archbishop of Bologna

10.30 Discussion with Participants

11.00 Break

11.30 Identity and Relation between Man and Woman: The Sexual Condition
          Rev. Prof. Antonio Malo, School of Philosophy, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

12.00 12.00 Discussion with Participants

12.30 End of Session

15.00 Theological Anthropology and Marriage
          Rev. Prof. Paul O’Callaghan, School of Theology, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

15.30 Fundamental Principles of the Magisterium of the Church on Marriage
          Prof. Carla Rossi-Espagnet, Higher Institute of Religious Studies at the Apollinare

16.00 Discussion with Participants

16.30 Break

17.00 Round-Table Discussion on Marriage Preparation:
          - The Educative Mission of Parents: New Methods of Education, an Important and Decisive Aid
            Patrizio e Daniela Romano, FarFamiglia Project
          - Marriage-Preparation Courses
            Rev. Prof. José María Galván, School of Theology, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
          - The Examination of the Contracting Parties as a Pastoral Instrument
            Prof. Mons. Paolo Bianchi, Judicial Vicar of the Lombardo Regional Court

18.00 Discussion with Participants

18.45 End of Session

Friday, March 13, 2015

9.00 Nature and Grace in Marriage
        Rev. Prof. Rafael Díaz Dorronsoro, School of Theology, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

9.30 Faith and Matrimonial Consent
        Rev. Prof. Miguel Ángel Ortiz, School of Canon Law, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

10.00 Discussion with Participants

10.30 Break

11.00 Anthropological Foundations of the Indissolubility of Marriage
          Prof. Pedro-Juan Viladrich, University of Navarre

11.30 Juridical Anthropology of Marriage and the Family:  Nature of Intra-Family Relationships
          Rev. Prof. Héctor Franceschi, School of Canon Law, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

12.00 Discussion with Participants

12.30 End of Session

15.00 Truth of Consent and the Nullity of Marriage: The Declarative Process of Nullity
          Prof. Mons. Joaquín Llobell, School of Canon Law, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

15.30 Family in the Media: Evangelization and Evangelizers
          Prof. Norberto González Gaitano, School of Church Communications, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

16.00 Discussion with Participants

16.30 Break

17.00 Round-Table Discussion on the Accompaniment of Married Couples
          - Formation of Young Couples and Helping Couples in Difficulty
            Claudio and Laura Gentili, Betania Training Center
          - Mediation as a way for Reconciliation?
            Bruno Roma, Lawyer

18.00 Discussion with Participants

18.45 End of Conference