The Lumen Christi Association of New York invites you to an evening to benefit the Benedictine monks of Norcia, Italy”. New York Times columnist Ross Douthat will be the guest of honor and will speak on “Religion and the Fate of the West: Being Catholic in a Secular Age”. The Norcia community’s founder, Father Cassian Folsom, OSB will speak on “Monastic Life in Norcia and the Restoration of Christendom – Worship, Work, and Art”. Beer from the monastery will be served. Tickets are $125 (all proceeds will benefit the Norcia Monks Foundation), and are available at www.lumenchristiny.com. Jacket required for men.

The New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South & 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019