Please join Archives & Special Collections in partnership with Catholic Studies for a special evening honoring two anniversaries: the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi and the 50th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization.
Archives & Special Collections is marking these important occasions with two exhibitions. In the Walsh Gallery, “One of Us: The Making of an American Saint” celebrates the life and legacy of Mother Seton. An exhibition in the Archives Reading Room showcases numerous editions of Little Flowers of Saint Francis, an anonymous text published at the end of the 14th century. These editions, which were collected by Professor William Connell, date from 1718-1927.
The evening will include walkthroughs of both exhibitions and talks that address the continued relevance of both Saint Francis and Saint Seton today:
5:00-5:15: Introduction to the Walsh Gallery’s exhibit “One of Us: The Making of an American Saint” led by Gallery Director Emily Handlin.
5:15-5:30: Discussion with Father Gerald Buonopane and Angelica J. Gonzalo about their trip to Livorno, Italy.
5:30-5:45: Talk by Professor William Connell on texts about St. Francis kept in the Rare Books collection.
6:00-8:30: Lecture presented by Christopher Bellitto, Ph.D in the Chancellor’s Suite,
Bishop Dougherty Student Center, entitled “Why St. Francis of Assisi Still Matters.”