What Happened at Vatican II?
4-week Series
Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. - In-Person or Online*
Noel Terranova
The Second Vatican Council is regarded as the most important event in all of world religion in the 20th century. For Catholics, it defines the Church in the modern world. We often hear about it in church settings, but most Catholics only have a vague understanding of the council and its significance. We are left wondering: What is an ecumenical council? Why was the council called? What happened there? What documents were written and what do they say? How did the council change the Church? What does it mean for me as a believer and how I live my life? This four-week series will explore these questions and more to help us gain a better understanding of Vatican II.
* For those interested in participating virtually, this course will simultaneously be offered online via the Zoom platform. Information on how to access the course will be provided to participants before the first class.
If you are unable to attend in person or online on Tuesdays but are interested in this content, the recording of each class will be shared with all participants weekly so you can still follow along on your own time. Please register as an online participant to receive these recordings.
Offering: $150
Presenter Profile
Noel Terranova
Noel Terranova is a retreat team member at Holy Family. He studied theology and liberal arts as an undergraduate at Villanova University and holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from Notre Dame. Before joining the retreat team in 2021, Noel served as the editor of the online publication FaithND and as a residence hall rector at the University of Notre Dame. He also worked as the university liturgist in the Office of Campus Ministry at Villanova. He is currently completing a Ph.D. in theology, also from Notre Dame, with a concentration in Liturgical Studies. His research focuses on Catholic sacramental theology after Vatican II and contemporary continental philosophy.