Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Speaker Series - College of Arts and Sciences

Leading when the Path is Not Clear – Tuesday, 10/24/2023

Sister Nancy Schreck, D. Min. Please join us Tuesday, October 24th in the Mission Church at 7:00 PM to explore with Sister Nancy where your deep commitment lies. Register Here	*How far are you willing to go to develop your leadership skills?* Join Sister Nancy Schreck to explore the challenge of making a difference in our neighborhood, church, civic community, and the world in a time unlike any other! And it all begins with a commitment to do the inner work which is as large and necessary as the outer work. To do so takes energy, courage, and big dreams. As Lisa Haish says “Leadership is not about the role, it’s always about the goal.” About Nancy Schreck, a Sister of St. Francis of Dubuque, IA is currently the Program Director of Excel Inc. a community service organization located in Okolona MS. Nancy has previously served in Leadership and Formation ministry in her Congregation, as well as in the LCWR Presidency and as a U.S. Delegate to the International Union of Superiors. She has also served for eight years as a member of the Council of the Franciscan Handmaids located in New York. Working both nationally and internationally Nancy speaks and facilitates for a variety of religious groups. Her educational background is in Biblical Studies with advanced degrees from Boston College- M.A, and the Pacific School of Religion- D.Min.

Sister Nancy Schreck headshot Sister Nancy Schreck, D. Min.

Please join us Tuesday, October 24th in the Mission Church at 7:00 PM to explore with Sister Nancy where your deep commitment lies.

How far are you willing to go to develop your leadership skills?
Join Sister Nancy Schreck to explore the challenge of making a difference in our neighborhood, church, civic community, and the world in a time unlike any other! And it all begins with a commitment to do the inner work which is as large and necessary as the outer work. To do so takes energy, courage, and big dreams. As Lisa Haish says “Leadership is not about the role, it’s always about the goal.”

About

Nancy Schreck, a Sister of St. Francis of Dubuque, IA is currently the Program Director of Excel Inc. a community service organization located in Okolona MS.

Nancy has previously served in Leadership and Formation ministry in her Congregation, as well as in the LCWR Presidency and as a U.S. Delegate to the International Union of Superiors. She has also served for eight years as a member of the Council of the Franciscan Handmaids located in New York.

Working both nationally and internationally Nancy speaks and facilitates for a variety of religious groups. Her educational background is in Biblical Studies with advanced degrees from Boston College- M.A, and the Pacific School of Religion- D.Min.

The Ethics of Local LIstening: Practicing Moral Theology as Accompaniment and Solidarity 5/13/2021

Meghan J. Clark, Ph.D. amazed us as she shared from her personal experiences as a Moral Theologian who lives out her baptismal promises in the field in parts of Africa and the Middle East and in the classroom as a Catholic Theologian. If you were unable to be with us for the Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Speaker Series event on May 13, 2021, a recording of the event is available below by clicking the image. Please feel free to share it with your friends.

Using Fratelli Tutti to create the “new normal” 4/12/2021

Sister Carol Keehan, DC, revealed several initiatives by the Vatican for global pandemic relief among other inspirational insights at the Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Speaker Series event on April 12, 2021. If you were unable to be with us a recording of the event is available below by clicking the image. Please feel free to share it with your friends.

Blest Are You: 12/17/2020

We were enlightened and enlivened by Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., and the sharing of the group on 12/17/2020 during our annual Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Speaker Series event. If you were unable to be with us a recording of the event is available below by clicking the image. Please feel free to share it with your friends.

A Journey of Faith and Ministry from the African Bush to the Bars and Brothels of the City: 10/22/19

Edwina Gateley captivated all at the Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry event on 10/22/19.
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Church Future in light of the Sex Abuse Crisis: a conversation 8/17/19

Church Future in light of the Sex Abuse Crisis: a conversation with Rosemary Ellmer, Ph.D., Sr. Elizabeth Avalos, BVM, Fr. Tom Reese, S.J., MariaSoco Castañeda-Liles, Ph.D., Kelsey Connolly, M.A. and attendees, and facilitated by Sr. Marilyn Wilson, BVM, on August 17, 2019 in the Williman Room in Benson Memorial Center on the Santa Clara University campus was an enlightening and energizing exchange that included a short panel presentation and conversation with about 110 caring, compassionate and concerned individuals who wish to accompany one another in support and in hopeful dialog for the church of the future.

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Women Deacons: Past, Present, Future 3/25/19

Women Deacons: Past, Present, Future with Distinguished Professors Gary Macy, Ph.D. and Phyllis Zagano, Ph.D., moderated by Paul Crowley, S.J., Ph.D., S.T.L. on Monday, March 25th in the Music Recital Hall was a revealing and thought-provoking exchange that kept an audience of about 150 interested people in their seats for two hours. Please click here for the recording of this stimulating conversation.

Your One Wild and Precious Life: Women on the Road of Ministry 11/6/18

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DR. ELIZABETH JOHNSON, CSJ LAUNCHED THE INAUGURAL REV. FRANCIS L. MARKEY ‘WOMEN IN MINISTRY’ SPEAKER SERIES LECTURE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018 IN THE MISSION CHURCH AT SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY WITH “YOUR ONE WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE: WOMEN ON THE ROAD OF MINISTRY."