Feast of St. Bonaventure to Begin

ST. BONAVENTURE, July 11, 2008 - Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D., St. Bonaventure University president, and Fr. Michael F. Cusato, O.F.M., director of the Franciscan Institute and dean of the School of Franciscan Studies, invite the public to attend a series of public events highlighting The Feast of St. Bonaventure, commencing on July 13.

The dates, times, and events of the celebration are:

Sunday, July 13:

* 5 p.m. - Evening prayer service, University Chapel, Doyle Hall

* 5:30 - 7 p.m. - An Academic Roundtable,
Robert R. Jones Board of Trustees Room, Doyle Hall
A presentation of former Doino Visiting Professor of Franciscan Studies, Dr. Jacques Dalarun's, latest book, "Towards a Resolution of the Franciscan Question: The Umbrian Legend of Thomas of Celano."

Monday, July 14:

* 4:30 p.m. - First Walk-Through of the Rare Books Wing of the Friedsam Memorial Library
Brief presentations by Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., and Dr. Paul Spaeth, director of Friedsam Memorial Library.

Tuesday, July 15:

* 5 p.m. - Eucharistic Liturgy of the Feast of St. Bonaventure,
University Chapel, Doyle Hall
Celebrant and Homilist: Most Rev. John Corriveau, O.F.M. Cap., Bishop of Nelson, Canada

* 7:30 p.m. -Dessert reception, Cafe LaVerna