Speeches & Interviews
The University of Mary is pleased to present an archive of select speeches, interviews, and homilies by Monsignor James P. Shea.
Select Speeches by Monsignor James P. Shea
Monsignor James Shea speaks at the National Eucharistic Congress on the beauty and power of the Holy Eucharist, the Source and Summit of the Christian faith. View Monsignor James P. Shea’s playlist.
Read Select Speeches
- University of Mary President Monsignor James Shea Remarks from 10th Anniversary Celebration
- Reflections on the Conferral of the Honorary Doctorate upon Sister Thomas Welder, Drs. Riff & Margaret Morgan.
- Discourse to the Handmaids of Charity (Italian)
- Venerating Our Youth: How Much Admiration is Too Much?
Select Homilies by Monsignor James P. Shea
Sister Thomas passed into eternal life on June 22, 2020. Funeral Mass was held on June 29 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel on the University of Mary campus. Countless people have been blessed to know Sister Thomas and experienced her profound faith, servant leadership, and great love.
Read Select Homilies
- Homily for the Funeral Mass of Dr. Don Briel
- Silver Jubilee of Sister Nicole Kunze
- Homily in Honor of the Canonization of Saint John Henry Newman
Select Interviews by Monsignor James P. Shea
George Weigel, biographer of St. John Paul II and Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, sat down recently with University of Mary President Monsignor James Shea for a fireside chat. View Monsignor James P. Shea’s playlist.
Read Select Interviews
- First Things Magazine — Dr. Timothy George of Beeson Divinity School writes in First Things about his visit to Mary and his conversations with Monsignor Shea.
- Bismarck Tribune — “Teacher at Heart Leads School During North Dakota’s Changing Times”
- Fargo Inc. — “The Path of Monsignor James Shea”
- Bismarck Tribune — “New President at Mary ‘Going Forward’’
Inauguration of Monsignor James P. Shea
Father James Shea gives his Inauguration speech in 2009. View Monsignor James P. Shea’s playlist.
Read About the Inauguration
- President Father James Shea Inaugural Address
- President Father James Shea Inaugural Speech to President’s Club
- Father James Shea First Remarks as University of Mary President
- Catholic News Service — “North Dakota Priest Set to Become the Youngest College President”
- Fargo Forum Editorial — “The Reverend James Shea Looks to be Well Qualified to take the Helm of the School”
- Bismarck Tribune — “University of Mary’s Choice for President Engages Future”
- Bismarck Tribune — “Serving the People of Western North Dakota”