Spirituality series starts Oct 30, 2009
Ryan said everyone involved is excited about the range of the eight speakers attending this year s conference, but they are especially excited about Sister Helen Prejean, who wrote the novel "Dead Man Walking" about the death penalty in New Orleans. The novel was made into a movie starring Sean Penn and Susan Surandon, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Prejean. (The Maroon, LA)
Catholicism and the Seamless Garmen... Oct 22, 2009
The movie was based on a book by Sister Helen Prejean, a nun with the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sister Helen s prison ministry demonstrated that even the vilest criminals by social standards were created in God s image and deserving of repentance. (Suite101.com)
'Crying Tree' author visits area Jul 26, 2009
Said Sister Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking," "For anyone who has ever wondered how forgiveness is possible, even when the pain is overwhelming, wonder no more. 'The Crying Tree' takes you on a journey you won't soon forget.". Said Publishers Weekly, "This complex, layered story of a family's journey toward justice and forgiveness comes together through spellbinding storytelling.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ex-Vatican envoy to refuse Notre Dame award Apr 28, 2009
Previous winners have included President John F. Kennedy, anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean, actor-activist Martin Sheen and jazz musician Dave Brubeck. A message was left for Glendon at her Harvard office. (USA Today)
Religion Calendar Mar 28, 2009
-MERCYHURST COLLEGE: Romero Lecture to be presented by Sister Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking" and recipient of this year's Archbishop Oscar Romero Award, April 15, 8:15 p.m., Walker Recital Hall, Mercyhurst campus, 501 E. 38th St. Free. Call 824-2353. (Erie Times-News, PA)
• Compassion to action Feb 20, 2009
Wagner and Lynnaya Luttrell said they were most touched with the story of Sister Helen Prejean, a leading advocate for abolition of the U.S. death penalty. Prejean's autobiography was made into the acclaimed movie "Dead Man Walking.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Entertainment Feb 19, 2009
Originally written as a novel by Sister Helen Prejean, "Dead Man Walking" was adapted into film by Tim Robbins in the mid-1990s. by. (The Villanovan, PA)
