Fourth Session - October 14, 2012, 2pm ET
Karen Rose, OSB
Charism: Yesterday, Today and Forever
Charism: Yesterday, Today and TomorrowUsing oral histories of sisters entering a Benedictine monastery in the early 20th century and interview data from women entering in the last 30 years, the paper will compare and contrast the call to religious life in the pre- and post-Vatican II eras. Discussion will focus on the lessons to be learned as we move into the future.
Presenter:
Sr. Karen entered religious life in 2007. A British citizen, she has a BA/MA in philosophy and theology from Oxford University. She holds an MSc in social anthropology, PhD in palliative care and has researched extensively on social aspects of health care. Currently, her research interest is in applying the lens of social science to the study of history.
Responder:
Sr. Juliet Mousseau teaches theology at Aquinas Institute in St. Louis, MO.
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