Franciscan Scholar Sr Ilea Delio
The Franciscan Federation of Australia cordially invites you to attend the following workshops by visiting Franciscan Scholar Sr Ilia Delio.
Ilia Delio is a Franciscan Sister of Washington, DC. She holds a doctorate in Pharmacology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and a doctorate in Historical Theology from Fordham University. She has written extensively in the area of Franciscan theology, with a particular emphasis on the theology of Bonaventure. Her books include The Humility of God, Care for Creation and Christ in Evolution. She lectures nationally and internationally in Franciscan theology/spirituality with a particular focus on integrating Franciscan theology and contemporary questions. As Director of the Franciscan Center at the Union, she organizes the Franciscan lecture series and the annual Franciscan symposium. She is a member of the Commission for the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition that is sponsored by the English Speaking Conference of Friars Minor.
Brisbane Seminars with Sr Ilea.
Saturday, 9 May 2009. Kedron Parish Hall Turner Road, Kedron.
Morning tea provided at 10.00am
10.30am – 12.15 Franciscan Christology and Bonaventure (including question time)
BYO LUNCH – Tea and coffee provided
1.15 – 2.45pm Franciscan Women Mystics: Clare and Angelia of Foligno (including question time)
Monday, 11 May 2009. Mt Alvernia College, “Assisi Room” Cremorne Road Kedron.
3.30.pm-5.00pm What does it mean to live the Gospel in the 21st Century World?
Tuesday, 12 May 2009. Padua College Auditorium. Turner Road, Kedron.
3.30pm – 5.00pm Contemplation in a World of Action: The Franciscan Way
Contact Person: Sr Pauline Robinson mfic. Phone: (07) 3350 5117 E:mail probinson@mficaust.org.au
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