Roma Christiana
The Chains of St Peter
Today is the tradition date of a feast which is called in Latin “Sancti Petri ad Vincula”, translated literally as “(the feast of) St Peter
Gregory DiPippo August 1, 2022 No Comments
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which defended and promoted the study of Latin in seminaries.
Academic Programs
Ecclesiastical Latin and Greek Programs for Clergy, Seminarians, Religious, and Laity.
Diplomas in Ecclesiastical Latin
VSI is partnering with the Pontifical Institute of Higher Latin to offer two unique diploma programs tailored for clergy and Latin teachers.
No prior Latin? No problem!
No prior Latin? No problem!
Personal Interest Online Courses
VSI's online courses are open to students that want to study for personal enrichment without committing to a diploma program. Our growing list of faculty from around the world offer courses for all levels and interests.
Latin Immersion Workshops
Have you already studied Latin for a few semesters, but want to make the next step to becoming fluent? Learn Latin the natural way by immersing yourself in the language of the Church for a week.
Kitchen Table Latin (Tutoring)
Are you homeschooling, preparing for an exam, or just want one-on-one instruction? Do you want to study with a qualified, experienced Latinist? What about Greek, Hebrew, etc.? VSI has a tutor for you!
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I am sure we will see wonderful things emerge from this new educational enterprise.
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The effective, friendly, Catholic learning environment that VSI creates is unmatched in the United States right now. To anyone who is on the fence about trying this out, I say Duc in altum!
I would recommend the seminar for those who want to deepen their knowledge of Latin and to learn not only to read, but also to listen, understand, speak and write it themselves.
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Nova Latinitas
St John XXIII and St Lawrence of Brindisi
St Lawrence of Brindisi was born on July 22nd, the feast of St Mary Magdalene, in 1559, and died on the same day in 1619,
Gregory DiPippo July 22, 2022 No Comments
Nova Latinitas
Latin Poems by Pope Leo XIII
Today marks the anniversary of the death of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII in 1903. According to an ancient tradition, St Peter had been Pope
Gregory DiPippo July 20, 2022 No Comments
Historia
The Great Fire of Rome
During the night between July 18 and 19 of the year 64 A.D., there broke out the great fire of Rome, which would eventually wipe
Gregory DiPippo July 19, 2022 No Comments
Medioaevalia
Blessed Hermann of Reichenau
On this day in the year 1013 was born one of the greatest scholars of the Middle Ages, the Benedictine monk now known as the
Gregory DiPippo July 18, 2022 No Comments
Medioaevalia
“Their Sound Is Gone Out” – The Division of the Apostles
July 15th is the traditional date of a feast known as the “Divisio Apostolorum – the Division (or ‘Dispersion’) of the Apostles.” This feast is first
Gregory DiPippo July 15, 2022 No Comments
Renaissance
Angelo Poliziano, A True Renaissance Man
Today is the anniversary of the birth in 1454 of one of the great Latin and Greek scholars of the Florentine Renaissance, Angelo Poliziano. His
Gregory DiPippo July 14, 2022 No Comments
Archeology
The Month of Quintilis and the Games of Apollo
Yesterday we marked the anniversary of Julius Caesar’s birth in 100 B.C. Following the Roman calendar then in use (which he would later significantly reform),
Gregory DiPippo July 13, 2022 No Comments