“We can believe what we choose. We are answerable for what we
choose to believe.” – Cardinal Newman
Congratulations to Father George W. Rutler for
receiving the St. Paul Center Cardinal Newman Award. Fr. Rutler converted to Catholicism in 1979, and was ordained to the priesthood
just three (3) years later. He served as chaplain for several organizations,
and was a Parish pastor. Since 1988, Father has hosted a popular weekly program
on EWTN. He has also written over twenty (20) books, and published hundreds of
essays.
Held at the exclusive Union League Club in New York City
last month, attracted hundreds of supporters and Catholics who all came
together to honor Father George at the St. Paul Center’s Annual Cardinal Newman
Award Dinner.
The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology is a non-profit research and educational Institute that was started by Dr. Scott Hahn, in 2002. Dr. Hahn is a well-known speaker and author who in 1990 began teaching at the Franciscan
University ofSteubenville where he is now the Chairman of the
Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization Department.
He founded the St.
Paul Center with the goal of driving a revival in the study of Catholic
Scripture, bring countless Catholics into an encounter with the
life-transforming power of God’s Word, both in Liturgy and life. 206 Tours
is a proud sponsor of the St. Paul Center, and has been close partners with Dr.
Hahn for years.
