Live Jesus! 2022 Speakers
Fr. Tom Dailey, OSFS, was ordained in 1987. He currently serves as The John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics & Social Communications and Professor of Theology at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, PA.
He previously served on the faculty of DeSales University in Center Valley, PA for 29 years. A tenured professor of Theology, Fr. Dailey was the inaugural Fr. Louis Brisson Chair in Salesian Spirituality and the founding director of the Salesian Center for Faith & Culture.
In the life of our patron saint, in his formation, faith, friendship, and foundation, Francis de Sales’ experience gives rise to his profound and perennial teaching. Fr. Dailey will reflect on the four key principles Francis offers us for maintaining healthy relationships in our world today.
Sister Anne Elizabeth Eder, OSFS will explore how the Oblate founders Blessed Louis Brisson and Saint Leonie Aviat dealt with the challenges of building a vibrant community. She will illustrate how the bonds of love create unity and strength in our communities today.
She is an administrator and teacher at Mt. Aviat Academy in Childs, MD.
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Brother Dan Wisniewski, OSFS, Ph.D., is the Provost of DeSales University and an associate professor of mathematics. Brother Dan earned a Ph.D. in mathematics from Bryn Mawr College, an M.A. in mathematics from Villanova University, an M.A. in Christian Spirituality from The Washington Theological Union, an M.Ed. in Academic Standards & Reform from DeSales University, and a B.S. in mathematics from The Catholic University of America.. He will address the benefits and challenges of friendships in difficult, divisive times. He will draw upon the teachings of Saint Francis de Sales on friendship.
Paula M. Riley, M.S., is a communications consultant and adjunct professor at Saint Joseph’s University. Paula earned her Master of Organization Science with a concentration in Human Resouces from Villanova Univesity and a Bachelor of English from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She fills the role of professional, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and volunteer. Paula will explore the conflicts and complexities of her vocations in these roles and the challenges of healing relationships, all through the lens of Salesian Spirituality.
