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The Franciscan Center at the Washington Theological Union invites all to join us for the 14th Annual National Franciscan Symposium, April 8-10, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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Symposium Schedule of Events

Friday, April 8, 2011

5:00–7:00 PM / Arrival and Registration

7:30–8:30 PM / “The Public Vocations of Francis and Clare of Assisi”
Fr. Michael Blastic, OFM, Director, Franciscan Center, Washington Theological Union

Welcome Reception

Saturday, April 9, 2011

7:30-8:30 AM / Breakfast (residents only)

8:30-9:00 AM / Morning Prayer in Chapel

9:00-10:15 AM / “From Public Square to Global Sphere: Franciscan Life-Work Today” Kathie Uhler, O.S.F., Ph.D.; Advocacy Officer, Franciscans International

10:15–10:45 AM / Coffee Break

10:45–Noon / “Following the Footsteps of Christ’ in Today’s Public Squares: Prophets or Reconcilers?” Fr. Thomas Nairn, OFM, Senior Director, Ethics; Catholic Health Association

12:00–1:30 PM / Lunch (included in conference package)

1:30–2:45 PM / PART I: “Living the Franciscan Message in the World – Tools and
Actions for Integral Social Transformation” Mr. Russell M. Testa; Director, Holy Name Province OFM, Office for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation

2:45–3:15 PM / Coffee Break

3:15–4:30 PM / PART II: “Living the Franciscan Message in the World – Tools and Actions for Integral Social Transformation” Sr. Sharon Goodremote, FSSJ, Chair, Buffalo, New York Diocesan Care for Creation Committee

5:00 PM / Vigil Mass in Chapel

Free Evening

Sunday, April 10, 2011

7:30–8:30 AM / Breakfast (residents only)

9:00–9:30 AM / Morning Prayer in Chapel

10:00–11:30 AM / Panel Discussion - Symposium Review and Implications

Noon / Lunch and Departure

Cost:

Conference Package (includes all lectures; Saturday/Sunday lunches): $220

OR Individual day packages

Friday: $45

Saturday: $165

Sunday: $25

Housing will also be provided, by request, in Washington Theological Union Guest Rooms (prices below also include complete breakfast):

Friday: Single/Shared Bath $57; Single/Private Bath $67

Saturday: Single/Shared Bath $57; Single/Private Bath $67

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REGISTER ONLINE

For more information, or questions about registration for the 2011 Franciscan Symposium, please contact Sr. Katherine Kandefer, BVM, Director of Conference & Events at kkandefer@wtu.edu or 202.541.5222.

2011 Symposium Speakers include: