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Cardinal StritchUniversity
Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage
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The Franciscan Pilgrimage
Purpose
Cardinal Stritch University is dedicated to deepening the Franciscan charism within the very foundation of the University. In an effort to broaden and enrich the understanding of the Franciscan Values important to the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, to the University, and to the world including... Scallop Shell
Recognized, even prior to the Middle Ages, as the symbol of Christian pilgrimage and thus the emblem of every pilgrim. To this day pilgrims are acknowledged simply by wearing the shell around their neck. One of its purposes was to scoop water from rivers and streams to quench thirst. Tau Cross
The Tau was the symbol used by Francis of Assisi as his signature. Wearing the Tau is a declaration of commitment to on-­‐going transformation of life which was at the core of Francis’ spirituality. This particular Tau is reputed to have been made by Francis’ own hand on a windowsill in the chapel of St. Mary Magdalene at Fonte Colombo, Italy. Making Peace Reverencing Creation Showing Compassion and Creating a Caring Community, Cardinal Stritch University provides yearly funding for staff, faculty and administrators to participate in the Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage. In recent years, nearly 125 employees have been afforded this opportunity. Pilgrimage
Pilgrims are not tourists. Pilgrims are people who are on a journey designed to take them outside their ordinary, familiar lives into an unfamiliar environment where they have the opportunity to search be-­‐ yond the ordinary in order to come to know God. The Leadership Pilgrimage brings together leaders of various faith traditions from Franciscan Institutions across the world to reflect on and learn from the vision and values of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. The Pilgrimage includes time for reflection, study, conversation, leisure, relaxation and visits to sacred Franciscan places in Assisi and Rome. Focus
On their return to the ordinary environment the Pilgrims are expected to share their experience with the University Community, family and faith community; to translate their pilgrimage experience into corporate action; to infuse Franciscan Values into the University system; to help others clarify and live the vision and values which shape the mission of Cardinal Stritch University. • Possess good health and be capable of long and strenuous walks; • A Cover Sheet including: Name, Department, E-­‐mail, Phone #, and Stritch Mail Box #. • A letter of support from your Dean or Director. • A written summary of services you provide to Cardinal Stritch University. (job description, etc.) • Read at least one book on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Clare of Assisi, review other Franciscan books and videos on reserve in the University library; • Translate the pilgrimage experience into corporate action for the mission of Cardinal Stritch University, family and faith community. The Franciscan Pilgrim Board, with the Office for Mission Engagement, will name a discernment committee to review applications and if necessary hold interviews for the purpose of selecting the Pilgrims. Timeline
• Participate in pre-­‐pilgrimage gatherings for the purpose of getting to know other participants and answer questions concerning travel, itinerary, money, etc.; • Participate in post-­‐pilgrimage gatherings for the purpose of processing personal insights and discoveries; • A written reflection on how you envision yourself sharing your pilgrimage experience with the University community, your family and the faith community. Return your completed application by Friday, December 12, 2014 to: The Director for Mission Engagement CSU P.O. Box 376 • Manifest a commitment to share the pilgrimage experience with the University community; • Serve as a mentor for future pilgrims; • Employed by the University for at least twelve months; • Be open to new insights and discoveries; To apply, please submit the following: Participation in the Leadership Pilgrimage is open to people of all faith traditions who share in the • A written description of how this ministry of education. pilgrimage will benefit you personally. Criteria for Selection
Application
Participants in the Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage will be selected approximately one full year in advance. Participants for the October 6-­‐16, 2015 pilgrimage will be announced in November. If you have any questions please e-­‐mail or call: Director for Mission Engagement [email protected] 414.410.4583 for more information regarding our partner Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs please visit their website www.franciscanpilgrimages.com