The Theology of Catherine of Siena

Sponsoring Organization(s)

Special Session

Organizer Name

Steven J. McMichael, OFM Conv.

Organizer Affiliation

Univ. of St. Thomas, Minnesota

Presider Name

Jennifer N. Brown

Presider Affiliation

Marymount Manhattan College

Paper Title 1

Pauline Themes in Catherine of Siena's Letters

Presenter 1 Name

Karen Scott

Presenter 1 Affiliation

DePaul Univ.

Paper Title 2

Echoes of Dante: Catherine of Siena and Poetic Theology

Presenter 2 Name

Lisa Vitale

Presenter 2 Affiliation

Southern Connecticut State Univ.

Paper Title 3

Catherine of Siena's Eucharistic Imagery: Blood, Bridge, and Banquet in The Dialogue

Presenter 3 Name

Catherine Annette Grisé

Presenter 3 Affiliation

McMaster Univ.

Paper Title 4

The Theology of Resurrection in the Works of Catherine of Siena

Presenter 4 Name

Steven J. McMichael, OFM Conv.

Start Date

11-5-2017 1:30 PM

Session Location

Schneider 1355

Description

This session will focus on the theology of Catherine of Siena in her Dialogue, her numerous letters, and prayers. It will focus on the theology that is the basis of her ministry. The issues that will be presented are her use of Pauline thinking in the New Testament, her theology of resurrection and Eucharist, and echoes of Dante in her theology.

Steven J. McMichael Fr.