On Saturday, August 3rd, sixteen attendees gathered at Glenwood for an insightful workshop hosted by Westbrook Education Fund. The organizers were very pleased with the attendance, especially considering it was a hot summer day on a long weekend. The event began with confessions at 10:15 am and Mass at 10:45 am, with several participants arriving early to benefit from these sacraments. The highlight of the event was a remote presentation by Leslie Tomory on the Development of Doctrine at 11:30 am.
Leslie’s talk was not only informative but also deeply reassuring. Attendees agreed that understanding how our grasp of revelation deepens over time helped them appreciate why we should maintain peace and trust even during uncertain times. This perspective provided a sense of intellectual confidence and spiritual calm, reinforcing the compatibility between faith and human knowledge.
Following the presentation, participants enjoyed a lively discussion over a pizza lunch, creating an opportunity to connect with other cooperators and friends. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with one attendee suggesting the inclusion of a standup break during future intensive presentations. There was a strong desire for more events like this, and plans are underway to hold similar workshops every two months, with the next one slated for October.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped organize and promote the event, as well as to the generous donors who provided financial contributions to Westbrook Education Fund. A photo montage of the event appears as the banner image to this newsletter.