# Event Details - **Event Name**: Restoring Justice - Building a Society for Virtue and Wisdom - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Restoring Justice Building a society for Virtue and Wisdom An evening with Judges Amul Thapar and Andrew Oldham Friday 4 September 2026 Australian Catholic University, Melbourne What forms a wise person? Join us for a rare evening with two of America's most distinguished judges - Amul Thapar of the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and Judge Andrew Oldham of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - as they explore this timeless question in a moderated conversation. Drawing on their experience on the federal bench and their own educational journeys, Judges Thapar and Oldham will reflect on the making of wisdom: the role of religion, history, literature and the liberal arts; the lessons of suffering and service; and why the formation of character matters as much as the acquisition of knowledge - in the law, in education, and in life. About the Speakers Judge Amul Thapar serves on the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. A convert to Catholicism, he is widely regarded as one of America's leading appellate judges and a compelling advocate for faith, freedom and the Western legal tradition. Judge Andrew Oldham serves on the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. A former law clerk at the US Supreme Court, he is recognised for his scholarship on constitutional law and the Anglo-American legal inheritance. This event is hosted by the Chesterton Academy of Melbourne, which will open in 2028 as Victoria's first classical, Prep-12 school - a school dedicated to forming young people in wisdom and virtue through the liberal arts and the Catholic intellectual tradition. The evening is made possible through the support of the MaiTri Foundation. Event details Date: Friday 4 September 2026 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Australian Catholic University, O'Connell Lecture Theatre, 115 Victoria Parade. Fitzroy Cost: $35 (includes pre-event refreshments and light supper) Places are limited - book early to avoid disappointment. Enquiries: John Smyth | +61 406 747 123 | chestertonacademymelbourne@gmail.com https://www.chestertonacademymelbourne.com.au/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/restoring-justice-building-a-society-for-virtue-and-wisdom/200030628044119 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, theatre, literary-art, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 16 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Australian Catholic University - **lat**: -37.807589269314 - **long**: 144.9778499697 - **full address**: Australian Catholic University, 11-15 Young St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia, Melbourne ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Restoring Justice - Building a Society for Virtue and Wisdom - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f016126d097dd7dfe248bb3bb077e26daa997836a2eb7fefd89cc1057c626467-rimg-w1200-h675-dc081828-gmir?v=1787965399 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Restoring Justice - Building a Society for Virtue and Wisdom being held? - **A:** Restoring Justice - Building a Society for Virtue and Wisdom takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Australian Catholic University, 11-15 Young St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia, Melbourne. - **Q**: Who is organizing Restoring Justice - Building a Society for Virtue and Wisdom? - **A:** Restoring Justice - Building a Society for Virtue and Wisdom is organized by Chesterton Academy of Melbourne. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Restoring Justice - Building a Society for Virtue and Wisdom is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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