Board of Directors
The board of directors of the Commission on the Franciscan Intellectual-Spiritual Tradition (CFIT) represents the breadth and depth of the Franciscan family, including—but not limited to—Franciscan scholars, Franciscan schools, religious and lay members, and publishers, with representation from around the globe.
The board of directors of the Commission on the Franciscan Intellectual-Spiritual Tradition (CFIT) represents the breadth and depth of the Franciscan family, including—but not limited to—Franciscan scholars, Franciscan schools, religious and lay members, and publishers, with representation from around the globe.
Meet Our Board
* Indicates Executive Committee Member
Robert Barbato, OFM Cap.
Joshua C. Benson
Associate Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology The Catholic University of America
Joseph Chinnici, OFM
President Emeritus Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego
Holly Fiedler
President of the Board of the Franciscan Central Archive Franciscan Central Archive
Giuseppe Franco
Private Lecturer, Faculty of Theology Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt: Eichstätt, DE
Johannes B. Freyer, OFM
Visiting Professor & Theological Adviser FST, The International Aid Agency Franciscans Helping (Franziskaner Helfen)
Holly Grieco
Professor of Religious Studies Siena College
Debra Haug
Executive Director for Mission Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
Stephen King, OFM Conv.
Adult Faith and Spiritual Formation The Shrine of St. Anthony - Ellicott City, MD
John V. Kruse, PhD
Director, Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies Neumann University
Diane Menditto
Vice-Minister Secular Franciscan Order - USA
*Br. Russel Murray, OFM, PhD, STL
Spiritual Assistant, Holy Name Federation, Poor Clare Sisters (USA) Holy Name College
Dawn M. Nothwehr, OSF, PhD
The Erica and Harry John Family Professor Emerita of Catholic Theological Ethics Catholic Theological Union
Thomas A. Piolata, OFM Cap.
Assistant Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology The Catholic University of America
*Darleen Pryds
Associate Professor of Christian Spiritualty and History Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego
Br. William J. Short, OFM
Professor, FST & Director Collegium S. Bonaventurae Franciscan School of Theology & Collegium S. Bonaventurae
*Keith Douglass Warner, OFM
Director of Franciscan Renewal Project Franciscan School of Theology