February 12, 2026
Presentation for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) entitled, “More Than A Game" (Radnor, PA)
January 7, 2026
Article entitled, "First Things First: What the Consistory Reveals about Pope Leo's Priorities" (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
January 4, 2026
Article entitled, “From Stars to Stable: Augustine, Astrology, and the True Light of Christmas” (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
December 23, 2025
Substack article entitled, “First Thing’s First: Leo XIV, the January Consistory, & the Church’s ‘Order of Operations’” (Available on Substack @brendantowell)
December 19, 2025
Substack article entitled, "From Nicaea to Vatican II: Pope Leo XIV, Rahner's Shadow, and the New Moment of Ecclesial Clarity" (Available on Substack @brendantowell)
December 13, 2025
Substack reflection entitled, "Learning to See Again: Advent and the Courage of Vision" (Available on Substack @brendantowell)
December 12, 2025
2nd Annual St. Raymond Nonnatus Celebration Supper Guest Speaker (Hosted by the Foundation for Freedom, Family, & Faith - Overbrook, PA)
December 3, 2025
Substack re-post: International Day of Persons with Disabilities & Servant of God, Fr. Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. (Available on Substack @brendantowell)
November 30, 2025
“A Letter to the Editors,” Maria: A Journal of Marian Studies (Nov. 2025).
November 28, 2025
Substack reflection entitled, "Why Stefan Zweig Matters More Than Ever - From Sorrento to Your Bookshelf" (Available on Substack @brendantowell)
November 25, 2025
Article entitled, 'Mater Populi Fidelis': A Vision of Mary as Mother and First Disciple (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
November 12, 2025
Presentation entitled, "Countercultural Holiness: The Desert as the First Alternative Society" (Given virtually at Villanova University, Villanova, PA)
October 24-27,2025
Presentation entitled, "Unitas: From Cassiciacum to Our Classrooms" (St. Rita of Cascia HS in Chicago, IL, for the annual Augustinian Values Institute)
September 25, 2025
Radio Segment Guest on EWTN's Son Rise Morning Show (my segment begins at 2:50:28) discussing my NCR article, "St. Augustine's Prescription for Catholic Schools: Conversion, Not Just Programs"
September 19, 2025
Radio Segment Guest on Morning Offering - "Chat with Pat" (fast forward to 45:35) discussing my NCR article, "St. Augustine's Prescription for Catholic Schools: Conversion, Not Just Programs" (Ave Maria Catholic Radio)
September 6, 2025
Annual Address to The Altar Rosary Society entitled, “In the One, We are One: Pope Leo XIV’s Vision of Parish Life as a Path to Unity” (St. Padre Pio Parish in Vineland, NJ)
September 3, 2025
Article entitled, "St. Augustine’s Prescription for Catholic Schools: Conversion, Not Just Programs" (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
August 26, 2025
Panelist, The Cardinals’ Forum — “Unity in the Church” (Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Archdiocese of Philadelphia). Complete video HERE. My specific presentation HERE.
August 18, 2025
Article entitled, "Pope Leo XIV, Ireland, & the Long Healing Ahead" (Published on Substack @brendantowell)
August 7, 2025
Article entitled, “Two Augustinians, Two Chairs, One Body in Christ” (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
August 5, 2025
Article entitled, “From the Art of the Deal to the Art of the Duel” (Published on Substack @brendantowell)
July 31, 2025
Radio Segment Guest on EWTN's Son Rise Morning Show (my segment begins at 2:49:51) discussing my NCR article, "Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal, and the Sound of Searching Souls"
July 25, 2025
Article entitled, “Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal, and the Sound of Searching Souls” (Published by the National Catholic Register) & available on Substack @brendantowell entitled, “Faith in the Feedback: A Personal Reflection on Black Sabbath (In Light of Ozzy's Death)"
July 15, 2025
Presentation entitled, "Scapegoats in the Hallway (and the Admissions Office): Desire, Rivalry, and Reform in Catholic Education" (Given virtually at Villanova University, Villanova, PA)
July 8, 2025
Article entitled, "What Leo XIV’s Thesis Reveals About His Theology of Leadership" (Published by the National Catholic Register)
June 25, 2025
Book review entitled, “Teaching Teens Real Virtue with Dietrich Von Hildebrand” (Published by the National Catholic Register)
June 19, 2025
Article entitled, "From John Paul II to Leo XIV: Four Popes, One Church" (Published by the National Catholic Register)
Radio Segment Guest on “Ave Maria in the Afternoon with Dr. Marcus Peter” (Ave Maria Catholic Radio)
June 5, 2025
Academic Journal Publication entitled, “Mary as Mediatrix: Harmonizing Yves Congar’s Caution and John Paul II’s Enthusiasm” (Published by the Centre for Marian Studies, UK)
June 3, 2025
Article entitled, “How to Find Wonder Amid the Shifting Sands of Our Age” (Published by the National Catholic Register)
May 28, 2025
Article entitled, “NJ Catholic Educator Recalls ‘Special Moment’ With Pope at Youth Retreat” (Published by The Tablet - Diocese of Brooklyn, NY)
May 27, 2025
Catholic News TV interview with Christine Persichette (Broadcast by Currents News - Diocese of Brooklyn, NY)
May 18, 2025 (Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV)
Article entitled, “How Leo XIV’s Rarely-Seen Thesis Sheds Light On His Vision For The Church” (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
May 15, 2025 (during the Novena of St. Rita)
Presentation entitled, "St. Rita & the Beauty of Common Life" (Christ the Redeemer Parish, Atco, NJ)
May 14, 2025
Franci Revel Eckensberger, “Habemus Papam! Pope Leo XIV & Augustinian Unity,” Paloma & Fig.
May 13, 2025
Radio Segment Guest on "Ave Maria in the Afternoon with Dr. Marcus Peter" (Ave Maria Catholic Radio)
May 12, 2025
Article entitled, "Catholic School Teacher Recalls Life-Changing Talk With Future Pope" (Published by Our Sunday Visitor from a phone interview)
OSV News Cast with Gina Christian (Our Sunday Visitor Podcast)
May 10, 2025
Analysis of the new Papal Crest for Pope Leo XIV
May 9, 2025
CBS News Television Interview with Ryan Hughes (Broadcast by CBS Philly)
Article entitled, “Here’s What I Learned When I Met the Future Pope Leo XIV” (Published by the National Catholic Register)
May 8, 2025
Live Television Interview with Elizabeth Vargas (Broadcast by News Nation)
Article entitled, "Diocese’s Clergy, Community Reflect On New Pope" (Published by Catholic Star Herald - Diocese of Camden, NJ)
April 29, 2025🚨Papal Prediction Came True!🚨
An Augustinian for These Times: A Personal Reflection on Meeting Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A. (Published by the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova)
April 15, 2025
Presentation on Leocadie W. Lushombo entitled, "Living as Risen Beings: An African Catholic Ethic of Women’s Political Participation" (Given virtually at Villanova University, Villanova, PA)
November 18, 2024
Presentation on Developments in 21st Century Mariology (Given at Villanova University, Villanova, PA)
November 8, 2024
Keynote speaker at annual Open House. (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
October 16, 2024
Prayer & short presentation to the Class of 2026 contrasting the Sisyphean, the Odyssean, & the Augustinian concept of Journeying towards Happiness. (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
September 15, 2024
Address to The Altar Rosary Society (Given at St. Padre Pio Parish in Vineland, NJ)
February 21, 2024
Co-presenter on Origen of Alexandria (Given at Villanova University, Villanova, PA)
August 14, 2024
Pre-season evening of reflection & team address for Hawks Rugby Program (Given at St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA)
April 23, 2024
Keynote speaker for Junior National Honor Society Induction Ceremony (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
April 14, 2024
Introductory remarks for annual Father-Son Communion Breakfast (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
March 7, 2024
Presentation entitled, "Bubble Wrapped Boys" (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ for "Sharing the Fire" Speaker Series)
January 27, 2024
Article entitled, "Pope Benedict XVI's Christocentric Ecclesiology and the National Eucharistic Revival" (Published by the National Catholic Register)
April 5, 2023
Goff Rugby Report Article/Interview, "Ireland Tour Kick-Starts St. Augustine Hermits' Season"
March 17, 2023
Galway Bay FM: Mollie in the Morning - Live from Flannery's On Air Interview
February 19, 2023
Presentation entitled, "Augustine at Cassiciacum & Augustinian Schools" (Given at St. Augustine HS in San Diego, CA, for the annual Augustinian Values Institute)
January 16, 2023
Presentation entitled, "MLK Day 2023: A Catholic Perspective" (slides available upon request)
April 10, 2022
Presentation entitled, "Augustine at Cassiciacum & Augustinian Schools" (Given at Malvern Prep in Malvern, PA, for the annual Augustinian Values Institute)
July 29, 2020
POP FM 99.9 - On Air/Video Interview
June 5, 2020
93.3 WMMR: The Preston & Steve Show's "Coolest Teacher Award" On Air Interview
April 25, 2019
Theology On Tap Presentation, "The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction?" (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
May 26, 2018
Philadelphia Inquirer Article/Interview, "Rugby: A hard-hitting, fast-growing sport at St. Augustine Prep
January 25, 2018
Theology On Tap Presentation, "Reclaiming Our Catholic Youth: An Augustinian Approach To Adolescent Happiness” (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
May 23, 2015
93.7 ESPN South Jersey Sports - On Air Rugby Interview
April 25, 2015
Introduction of Annual Veritas Lecture Keynote Speaker, Rev. Robert Barron (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
Presentation for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) entitled, “More Than A Game" (Radnor, PA)
January 7, 2026
Article entitled, "First Things First: What the Consistory Reveals about Pope Leo's Priorities" (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
January 4, 2026
Article entitled, “From Stars to Stable: Augustine, Astrology, and the True Light of Christmas” (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
December 23, 2025
Substack article entitled, “First Thing’s First: Leo XIV, the January Consistory, & the Church’s ‘Order of Operations’” (Available on Substack @brendantowell)
December 19, 2025
Substack article entitled, "From Nicaea to Vatican II: Pope Leo XIV, Rahner's Shadow, and the New Moment of Ecclesial Clarity" (Available on Substack @brendantowell)
December 13, 2025
Substack reflection entitled, "Learning to See Again: Advent and the Courage of Vision" (Available on Substack @brendantowell)
December 12, 2025
2nd Annual St. Raymond Nonnatus Celebration Supper Guest Speaker (Hosted by the Foundation for Freedom, Family, & Faith - Overbrook, PA)
December 3, 2025
Substack re-post: International Day of Persons with Disabilities & Servant of God, Fr. Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. (Available on Substack @brendantowell)
November 30, 2025
“A Letter to the Editors,” Maria: A Journal of Marian Studies (Nov. 2025).
November 28, 2025
Substack reflection entitled, "Why Stefan Zweig Matters More Than Ever - From Sorrento to Your Bookshelf" (Available on Substack @brendantowell)
November 25, 2025
Article entitled, 'Mater Populi Fidelis': A Vision of Mary as Mother and First Disciple (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
November 12, 2025
Presentation entitled, "Countercultural Holiness: The Desert as the First Alternative Society" (Given virtually at Villanova University, Villanova, PA)
October 24-27,2025
Presentation entitled, "Unitas: From Cassiciacum to Our Classrooms" (St. Rita of Cascia HS in Chicago, IL, for the annual Augustinian Values Institute)
September 25, 2025
Radio Segment Guest on EWTN's Son Rise Morning Show (my segment begins at 2:50:28) discussing my NCR article, "St. Augustine's Prescription for Catholic Schools: Conversion, Not Just Programs"
September 19, 2025
Radio Segment Guest on Morning Offering - "Chat with Pat" (fast forward to 45:35) discussing my NCR article, "St. Augustine's Prescription for Catholic Schools: Conversion, Not Just Programs" (Ave Maria Catholic Radio)
September 6, 2025
Annual Address to The Altar Rosary Society entitled, “In the One, We are One: Pope Leo XIV’s Vision of Parish Life as a Path to Unity” (St. Padre Pio Parish in Vineland, NJ)
September 3, 2025
Article entitled, "St. Augustine’s Prescription for Catholic Schools: Conversion, Not Just Programs" (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
August 26, 2025
Panelist, The Cardinals’ Forum — “Unity in the Church” (Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Archdiocese of Philadelphia). Complete video HERE. My specific presentation HERE.
August 18, 2025
Article entitled, "Pope Leo XIV, Ireland, & the Long Healing Ahead" (Published on Substack @brendantowell)
August 7, 2025
Article entitled, “Two Augustinians, Two Chairs, One Body in Christ” (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
August 5, 2025
Article entitled, “From the Art of the Deal to the Art of the Duel” (Published on Substack @brendantowell)
July 31, 2025
Radio Segment Guest on EWTN's Son Rise Morning Show (my segment begins at 2:49:51) discussing my NCR article, "Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal, and the Sound of Searching Souls"
July 25, 2025
Article entitled, “Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal, and the Sound of Searching Souls” (Published by the National Catholic Register) & available on Substack @brendantowell entitled, “Faith in the Feedback: A Personal Reflection on Black Sabbath (In Light of Ozzy's Death)"
July 15, 2025
Presentation entitled, "Scapegoats in the Hallway (and the Admissions Office): Desire, Rivalry, and Reform in Catholic Education" (Given virtually at Villanova University, Villanova, PA)
July 8, 2025
Article entitled, "What Leo XIV’s Thesis Reveals About His Theology of Leadership" (Published by the National Catholic Register)
June 25, 2025
Book review entitled, “Teaching Teens Real Virtue with Dietrich Von Hildebrand” (Published by the National Catholic Register)
June 19, 2025
Article entitled, "From John Paul II to Leo XIV: Four Popes, One Church" (Published by the National Catholic Register)
Radio Segment Guest on “Ave Maria in the Afternoon with Dr. Marcus Peter” (Ave Maria Catholic Radio)
June 5, 2025
Academic Journal Publication entitled, “Mary as Mediatrix: Harmonizing Yves Congar’s Caution and John Paul II’s Enthusiasm” (Published by the Centre for Marian Studies, UK)
June 3, 2025
Article entitled, “How to Find Wonder Amid the Shifting Sands of Our Age” (Published by the National Catholic Register)
May 28, 2025
Article entitled, “NJ Catholic Educator Recalls ‘Special Moment’ With Pope at Youth Retreat” (Published by The Tablet - Diocese of Brooklyn, NY)
May 27, 2025
Catholic News TV interview with Christine Persichette (Broadcast by Currents News - Diocese of Brooklyn, NY)
May 18, 2025 (Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV)
Article entitled, “How Leo XIV’s Rarely-Seen Thesis Sheds Light On His Vision For The Church” (Published by the National Catholic Register & available on Substack @brendantowell)
May 15, 2025 (during the Novena of St. Rita)
Presentation entitled, "St. Rita & the Beauty of Common Life" (Christ the Redeemer Parish, Atco, NJ)
May 14, 2025
Franci Revel Eckensberger, “Habemus Papam! Pope Leo XIV & Augustinian Unity,” Paloma & Fig.
May 13, 2025
Radio Segment Guest on "Ave Maria in the Afternoon with Dr. Marcus Peter" (Ave Maria Catholic Radio)
May 12, 2025
Article entitled, "Catholic School Teacher Recalls Life-Changing Talk With Future Pope" (Published by Our Sunday Visitor from a phone interview)
OSV News Cast with Gina Christian (Our Sunday Visitor Podcast)
May 10, 2025
Analysis of the new Papal Crest for Pope Leo XIV
May 9, 2025
CBS News Television Interview with Ryan Hughes (Broadcast by CBS Philly)
Article entitled, “Here’s What I Learned When I Met the Future Pope Leo XIV” (Published by the National Catholic Register)
May 8, 2025
Live Television Interview with Elizabeth Vargas (Broadcast by News Nation)
Article entitled, "Diocese’s Clergy, Community Reflect On New Pope" (Published by Catholic Star Herald - Diocese of Camden, NJ)
April 29, 2025🚨Papal Prediction Came True!🚨
An Augustinian for These Times: A Personal Reflection on Meeting Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A. (Published by the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova)
April 15, 2025
Presentation on Leocadie W. Lushombo entitled, "Living as Risen Beings: An African Catholic Ethic of Women’s Political Participation" (Given virtually at Villanova University, Villanova, PA)
November 18, 2024
Presentation on Developments in 21st Century Mariology (Given at Villanova University, Villanova, PA)
November 8, 2024
Keynote speaker at annual Open House. (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
October 16, 2024
Prayer & short presentation to the Class of 2026 contrasting the Sisyphean, the Odyssean, & the Augustinian concept of Journeying towards Happiness. (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
September 15, 2024
Address to The Altar Rosary Society (Given at St. Padre Pio Parish in Vineland, NJ)
February 21, 2024
Co-presenter on Origen of Alexandria (Given at Villanova University, Villanova, PA)
August 14, 2024
Pre-season evening of reflection & team address for Hawks Rugby Program (Given at St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA)
April 23, 2024
Keynote speaker for Junior National Honor Society Induction Ceremony (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
April 14, 2024
Introductory remarks for annual Father-Son Communion Breakfast (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
March 7, 2024
Presentation entitled, "Bubble Wrapped Boys" (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ for "Sharing the Fire" Speaker Series)
January 27, 2024
Article entitled, "Pope Benedict XVI's Christocentric Ecclesiology and the National Eucharistic Revival" (Published by the National Catholic Register)
April 5, 2023
Goff Rugby Report Article/Interview, "Ireland Tour Kick-Starts St. Augustine Hermits' Season"
March 17, 2023
Galway Bay FM: Mollie in the Morning - Live from Flannery's On Air Interview
February 19, 2023
Presentation entitled, "Augustine at Cassiciacum & Augustinian Schools" (Given at St. Augustine HS in San Diego, CA, for the annual Augustinian Values Institute)
January 16, 2023
Presentation entitled, "MLK Day 2023: A Catholic Perspective" (slides available upon request)
April 10, 2022
Presentation entitled, "Augustine at Cassiciacum & Augustinian Schools" (Given at Malvern Prep in Malvern, PA, for the annual Augustinian Values Institute)
July 29, 2020
POP FM 99.9 - On Air/Video Interview
June 5, 2020
93.3 WMMR: The Preston & Steve Show's "Coolest Teacher Award" On Air Interview
April 25, 2019
Theology On Tap Presentation, "The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction?" (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
May 26, 2018
Philadelphia Inquirer Article/Interview, "Rugby: A hard-hitting, fast-growing sport at St. Augustine Prep
January 25, 2018
Theology On Tap Presentation, "Reclaiming Our Catholic Youth: An Augustinian Approach To Adolescent Happiness” (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
May 23, 2015
93.7 ESPN South Jersey Sports - On Air Rugby Interview
April 25, 2015
Introduction of Annual Veritas Lecture Keynote Speaker, Rev. Robert Barron (Given at St. Augustine Prep School, Richland, NJ)
