The Death of St. Francis in 1226: Looking Back after 800 Years
Diverse historical documents describe the death of St. Francis in 1226 in very different ways. Who was present? What did he say? Where was he buried? As we begin this year of remembering Eighth Centenary of his death, what can we learn about his final days and his peaceful passing?
William J. Short, OFM
Professor, Franciscan School of Theology & Director of the Collegium S. Bonaventurae—Frati Editori di Quaracchi
William J. Short, OFM, is a Franciscan friar of the St. Barbara Province (USA) and professor of Christian spirituality at the Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego and director of the Collegium S. Bonaventurae—Frati Editori di Quaracchi. Born in Seattle, WA, he received his education at the University of San Francisco (BA), the Franciscan School of Theology/Graduate Theological Union (MA), and the Pontifical Gregorian University (STL, STD). He has collaborated with Wayne Hellmann, OFM Conv, and Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap, in the 3-volume series Francis of Assisi: Early Documents and with Christopher Stace on the English edition of the Book of Conformities of Bartholomew of Pisa.