Our Spiritual Drink: A History of Wine and the Catholic Church with Zac Davis

Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Virtual or In-Person (Hybrid) at Shalom Spirituality Center

Join Zac Davis for an evening discussing Catholicism and wine; the Biblical origins of wine, how medieval monks gave us modern wine culture, and why wine is the most theological of adult dinner beverages.

A guided wine-tasting with hors d'oeuvres will be available for all attendees 21 and over.

Zac Davis is a New York-based editor and journalist for America Magazine: The Jesuit Review, and the co-host of a popular podcast called “Jesuitical.” Born and raised in Ohio, he is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago. He has reported on the Catholic Church in the United States, Rome and China. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, Catholic News Service and other outlets. He was named "Multimedia Journalist of the Year" by the Catholic Press Association in 2018. Zac is also a Certified Wine Specialist.

$20 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, April 19.

Since Shalom does not employ a dietician, and to best serve your dietary needs, please inform us of any diagnosed food allergies, including wheat and dairy (NOT food preferences), seven days in advance. If you have specific dietary needs, please contact Margie Gassman at 563-582-3592.

To accommodate vegetarian diets, fruits and vegetables are served with every meal. Food desired beyond a typical omnivore diet is the guest’s responsibility (including but not limited to gluten-free, pescatarian, vegan, or low-glycemic). Requests for diet preferences or changes made to the kitchen staff at the time of serving will not be honored unless arrangements have been made ahead of time.