As part of the "Year of Faith" campaign, the Salesian Center for Faith and Culture at DeSales University is hosting a symposium on faith and relationships with Erika Bachiochi, J.D., a nationally-syndicated author and speaker; moderated by Anne Lewis, professor of theater at DeSales University, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, University Center, DeSales University, Center Valley.

The event, which is free and open to the public, is co-sponsored by the Diocese of Allentown. No tickets are required.

A book sale and signing of Bachiochi's book, "Women, Sex, and the Church," will take place following the discussion.

Bachiochi is a member of the Catholic Women's Forum of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations.

Bachiochi participated at the Tertio Millennio Seminar (1998) and conferences held by the Acton Institute (1998), the Liberty Fund (1999) and the Institute for Justice (2000). She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar.