Contemplative and Active Franciscan Women

Sponsoring Organization(s)

Women in the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition (WIFIT)

Organizer Name

Anita Holzmer, OSF

Organizer Affiliation

Univ. of St. Francis, Fort Wayne

Presider Name

Felicity Dorsett, OSF

Presider Affiliation

Univ. of St. Francis, Fort Wayne

Paper Title 1

The Legend of Lady Jacoba as "Ars Moriendi"

Presenter 1 Name

Darleen Pryds

Presenter 1 Affiliation

Franciscan School of Theology

Paper Title 2

Franciscan Women in the Golden Legend: Elizabeth of Hungary and Clare of Assisi as Contrasting Models of Female Sanctity

Presenter 2 Name

Linda Burke

Presenter 2 Affiliation

Elmhurst College

Paper Title 3

Evolution of Clare of Assisi's Form of Life after 1253

Presenter 3 Name

Pacelli Millane

Presenter 3 Affiliation

Women in the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition

Start Date

11-5-2013 10:00 AM

Session Location

Bernhard 204

Description

In the silence of the monastery or in service to the sick and poor -- women have been an integral part of the Franciscan movement since its inception. This session will explore and compare three Franciscan women and their contributions to the movement, the Church and the society of their times.

Anita Holzmer OSF