Courses – Saint Francis of Assisi

Current Adult Education Courses

The registration form is located at the bottom of this page. You may register for one or multiple courses at the bottom of this page. Click on the images or the titles of the courses below to see a full description of the course.

PLEASE NOTE: We are committed to bringing the faith to all who seek Christ. We do not want the course fee to inhibit anyone from taking our classes. If the fee is a financial burden email Joseph Nuzzi at jnuzzi@stfrancisnyc.org for information on full or partial scholarships.

SPRING 2023 COURSES:

Affirming the Light: The Poetry of Joy Harjo

Instructor: Sr. Fran McManus, RSM
Feb. 27 – Apr. 17 (no class April 10th)
Mondays 6-8PM
On Zoom

Fee: $60.00

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Catholicism 101: The Gospel of St. Matthew

Instructor: Joseph Nuzzi, M.A.
Wednesdays Feb 8 to April 12 (no class Feb. 22 or April 5)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
(the evening session will be offered in person and on zoom)
Clare Room

Fee: $80.00

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The Celtic Bards

Instructor: Edward Kent, OSF, M.A.
Thursdays, March 9 – March 30, 2023
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM;
Classroom 1B

Fee: $40.00

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A Deeper Look at Catherine of Siena: Her Dialogue, Prayers, Spirituality, and Life

Instructor: Mary J. Gennuso, PhD
Saturday March 11, 2023
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
On Zoom

Fee: $ 30.00

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due to low registrations
Elizabeth of the Trinity: Her Life, Letters, and Spirituality

Instructor: Mary J. Gennuso, PhD
Saturday March 11, 2023
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
On ZoomFee: $ 30.00

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Franciscan Short Stories: , a 5-week series on the life and times of St. Francis of Assisi

Instructor: Fr. Steve Patti, O.F.M.
Sundays, February 26 – April 2 (No meeting March 5)
4:00 – 4:45 PM (each session will finish in time for the 5:00pm Mass)
Clare Room

This course is offered free of charge

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Great Music Inspired by the Old Testament

Instructor: Charles Powell
Tuesday February 28th until April 4th
12 noon until 1.30 PM
2^nd Floor Conference Room, Francis House

Fee: $60.00

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“I Shall Pour Out Water upon the Parched Land” (Isa 44:3): Second Isaiah as Story and Promise.

Instructor: Paul D. Sansone
Tuesdays, February 28 – March 28, 2023
12:00-1:00 pm
On Zoom

Fee: $50.00

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A Literary Walk through Dublin

Instructor: Edward Kent, OSF, M.A.
Mondays, February 27 – April 3, 2023
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Classroom 1B

Fee: $60.00

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MUSICAL MYSTAGOGY: EXPLORING THE MUSIC OF EASTER

Instructor: William Mulligan, M.Mus.
Sundays, April 16 – May 14, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM;
Classroom 1B

Fee: $50.00

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Reconsiderations: Three Novels of the Bronte Sisters

Instructor: Sr. Fran McManus, RSM
Feb. 23 – Apr. 13 No class Ap. 6th (Holy Thursday)
Thursday 12:30-1:30
On Zoom
(Please Note: The starting date for this course is incorrect in the printed brochure)
Fee: $60.00
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The Queens of Hearts: Women Saints Who Were Queens Throughout Church History

Instructor: Denise De Vito, M.S. Ed, M.S.
Saturday, March 25, 2023
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Clare Room

Fee: $50.00

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