RELIGION RE-IMAGINES THE WORLD, 1870-1930

RELIGION RE-IMAGINES THE WORLD, 1870-1930

0930-1045: Devotions and beliefs in changing times

CHAIR: Breandán MacSuibhne, Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta, Gaillimh.

‘Peripheral Vision: Marian Apparitions in Knock/An Cnoc and Dittrichswalde/Gietzrwald in the 1870s.’ Róisín Healy, Department of History, University of Galway.

‘Martyrs and Miracles: some religious aspects of Peig’s storytelling.’ Síle de Cléir, Scoil na Gaeilge, an Bhéarla agus an Cumarsáide, University of Limerick.

1045-1115: Coffee/tea

1115-1230: Religion and mission in war and peace.

CHAIR: Alison Forrestal, Department of History, University of Galway.

‘Thora Wedel Jarsberg (1863-1930): emotions, piety, practice.’ Inger Marie Okkenhaug, Department of History, Volda University College.

‘Rebuilding or Resurrection? Preliminary thoughts on French Catholics and the reconstruction of the “devastated regions” of the First World War.’ Gearóid Barry, Department of History, University of Galway.

This event is free and open to all participants.

Thanks to the History Department for sponsoring it, the Moore Institute for housing it, and the Centre for the Study of Religion for publicising it.

Convenor: Caitriona Clear, History Department, University of Galway.

Email: caitriona.clear@universityofgalway.ie