Join Paul Herrera of the Art Legacy League in Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center as he speaks about the life and legacy of Father Edward Catich. Paul will demonstrate how to do a slate rubbing with an opportunity for attendees to try their hand at it.

Paul Herrera’s calligraphic lettering and art training was done exclusively with Reverend Edward M. Catich beginning in 1967. Paul worked as an inscription cutter and calligraphy seminar assistant with Father Catich until the time of his death in 1979. At that point, Paul was invited to teach Father Catich’s classes at St. Ambrose University and would continue to do so until 1989. Paul has served as a faculty member of seven international calligraphy conventions, the most recent being “Roman Holiday,” which was held at St. Ambrose University in 2024. Additionally, he was a watercolor and calligraphy instructor at the former Davenport Municipal Art Gallery from 1973 – 1984. Paul’s biography of Father Catich can be purchased from the Art Legacy League at 1225 E. River Drive in Davenport, Suite 201.