# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War with Kathleen Warren, OSF
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 am
- **Event Description**: Wednesday, April 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pm CT
Virtual via Zoom  

Presented in collaboration with the Franciscan Federation.

In 2026, we commemorate the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis. In this second presentation of our four-part series, offered in collaboration with the Franciscan Federation, we consider if it is possible that an event from 800 years ago could offer insights for finding ways to bring peace in the midst of violent conflict today? This session will examine an encounter between St. Francis of Assisi and the leader of the Muslim forces during the Fifth Crusade, a period marked by intense conflict. A culture of walls divided the world of Francis and divides our world today, resulting in a "general feeling of frustration, isolation, and desperation," as Pope Francis writes in Fratelli Tutti.

Come and explore how this extraordinary encounter – and its ramifications for our time – might help us in transforming the misunderstandings and hatred which are rampant today into building blocks for peaceful dialogue and right relationship, the true intentions of God for all people.

This program is the second in a four-part series in commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the Easter of St. Francis. Join us in July and October to continue the series!

Kathleen Warren, OSF, is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Rochester, Minnesota. She holds an MA in Religious Education from Loyola University, Chicago; a Master's in Franciscan Studies from the Franciscan Institute, St. Bonaventure University; and a Doctor of Ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation, South Bend, Indiana. Her doctoral coursework was completed at the Gregorian University in Rome at the Institute for the Study of Religions and Cultures. The title of her 2006 dissertation is Muslims, Christians, and Jews Encounter Francis of Assisi and Each Other: A Paradigm for Doing Peace and Rebuilding the World. She is the author of Daring to Cross the Threshold: Francis of Assisi Encounters Sultan Malek al-Kamil (Wipf and Stock). She is the co-producer, along with Ms. Jaysari Hart, of In the Footprints of Francis and the Sultan (Franciscan Media) and was interviewed for the Muslim production of The Sultan and the Saint (Unity Productions Foundation).

$10 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Monday, April 13.*

**Please note that this session will not be recorded per the facilitator's wishes.**
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque-iowa/an-extraordinary-encounter-peaceful-dialogue-in-the-midst-of-war-with-kathleen-warren-osf/200029798051044
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dubuque, Iowa
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 1001 Davis St, Dubuque, IA 52001-1306, United States, Dubuque, Iowa

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War with Kathleen Warren, OSF being held?
  - **A:** An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War with Kathleen Warren, OSF takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 am at Online event, 1001 Davis St, Dubuque, IA 52001-1306, United States, Dubuque, Iowa.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War with Kathleen Warren, OSF?
  - **A:** An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War with Kathleen Warren, OSF is organized by Shalom Spirituality Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War with Kathleen Warren, OSF is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dubuque, Iowa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War with Kathleen Warren, OSF sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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