The Catholic Church in the Age of Pope Francis

November 26, December 3, and December 10 in 310 at 9:30 am

The eyes of the world are on Rome as the Synod of Bishops gathers for two sessions over the next year. From questions of LGBTQIA+ inclusion to women’s ordination, our Catholic siblings are in the midst of conversations that may radically shift the direction of the Church. The statements Pope Francis makes at the conclusion of these gatherings have the potential to shift the global conversation on these pressing social issues.

Jay Butler, husband to Grace Evans and a frequent participant in Pullen worship, values deeply his Catholic identity and his dedication to his Catholic faith. In the session on November 26, Jay will give his analysis of the issues facing the Catholic Church and his hopes for the current Synod of Bishops. The following Sunday, December 3, Jay will share his story on how the Catholic Church has shaped his faith. And on the final Sunday, December 10, he will talk about his monastic practices that come out of the Catholic tradition.

Jay Butler partner at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein is Retired of Counsel. As a retired attorney, Jay is pursuing his academic interests. He is currently teaching a class on Western Monasticism in the NCSU OLLI program. Jay received his Bachelor of Arts in History and a French minor from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and his law degree from Harvard Law School. He and Grace have two adult daughters, Kate and Anna.