The Laboratory and the Cathedral: Both Can Be Places of Worship
Document Type
Lecture
Location
Walter Theatre, Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts
Event Website
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fw7mFOaj4OLE3N5SprfgloZsxduUA9pE/view
Start Date
17-4-2026 7:00 PM
Description
What an incredible evening exploring the intersection of faith and science with renowned physician-scientist Dr. Francis Collins. Dr. Collins shared his deeply personal journey of faith, sparked by a pivotal interaction with a patient, and reflected on how Christianity has shaped his life and vocation. With humility and wonder, he spoke about seeing God’s handiwork throughout his scientific work—something he simply cannot “unsee.” With more than 500 people registered for Friday’s event, the energy in the room was unmistakable. It was a gathering of curious minds and open hearts, eager to learn how both the laboratory and the cathedral can be sacred spaces of worship. Dr. Collins even surprised the audience with a special gift of song to close the evening! A beautiful night, gathered for an even greater purpose.
The Laboratory and the Cathedral: Both Can Be Places of Worship
Walter Theatre, Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts
What an incredible evening exploring the intersection of faith and science with renowned physician-scientist Dr. Francis Collins. Dr. Collins shared his deeply personal journey of faith, sparked by a pivotal interaction with a patient, and reflected on how Christianity has shaped his life and vocation. With humility and wonder, he spoke about seeing God’s handiwork throughout his scientific work—something he simply cannot “unsee.” With more than 500 people registered for Friday’s event, the energy in the room was unmistakable. It was a gathering of curious minds and open hearts, eager to learn how both the laboratory and the cathedral can be sacred spaces of worship. Dr. Collins even surprised the audience with a special gift of song to close the evening! A beautiful night, gathered for an even greater purpose.
https://digitalcommons.snc.edu/chulecture/2026/chulecture/1
Comments
An internationally renowned physician-scientist who led the Human Genome Project and served under three presidents as the Director of the National Institutes of Health.
Due to contractual fulfillment, Dr. Collins' lecture is accessible solely by St. Norbert College faculty, staff, and students.