Pádraig Ó Tuama: The Borders of Belonging

Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama's work centers around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. He has worked with groups to explore story, conflict, their relationship with religion and argument and violence. Author of five books of poetry and prose including Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community (2017); In the Shelter (2105); Sorry for your Troubles (2013); Books of Exile (2012); and edited Poetry Unbound (2022), Pádraig currently presents the podcast Poetry Unbound with On Being studios, where he also has responsibilities in bringing art and theology into public and civic life. From 2014-2019 he led the Corrymeela Community, Ireland's oldest peace and reconciliation community. He is based in Ireland.

Sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office, English Department, Journalism, and The Paul Fredrick Sheffer Memorial Fund for Roman Catholic Studies.

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