SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Illuminating the Word - Featuring The Saint John’s Bible

Guest Speaker: Brad Neary, Director of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program presenting.

With rich insight and personal storytelling, Brad will guide us through the vision, craftsmanship, and spiritual resonance behind this modern masterpiece.

Program Highlights:

• Exhibit Viewing: Exhibit Viewing: Rare access to one of volumes of The Saint John’s Bible: Gospels & Acts.

• Spotlight Storytelling: Brad Neary shares the origin and journey of the Bible’s creation—from calligraphy and illumination to theology and artistry.

• Fireside Chat: A live, informal conversation moderated by Dr. Gerry Turcotte, President & Principal exploring deeper questions of faith, creativity, and legacy.

• Audience Q&A & Connection Time: Engage with Brad and the exhibit in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

BIO

Brad Neary serves as Director of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program at Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. The Heritage Program is an international initiative for individuals and institutions to explore the artistic and spiritual beauty of The Saint John’s Bible—the first hand-written, hand-illuminated monumental Bible in 500 years.

Neary is a 1981 graduate of Saint John’s University and served as the University’s Assistant to the President from 1981 to 1984. Neary earned his master’s degree in Human Resources & Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management in 1987 and held senior positions at TRW, KeyCorp, and Medtronic over the course of his 20-year career as a human resources professional.

Neary returned to Saint John’s in 2008 and began serving as Senior Development Officer (major gifts) on the University’s Institutional Advancement team. In 2013, Neary combined his fundraising work with a half-time Director role on The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program team. As of May 1, 2022, Neary transitioned to his current full-time role with the Heritage Program.

Neary resides in and works from Seattle where he is an active member of his church, Epiphany Parish, and an even more active father to his teenage daughter, Moira.