By Yoselin Person Contributing Writer Our Lady of Wisdom, located behind Francis Hall, is considered one of the few statues of Mary to be significant at St. Bonaventure University. Having a statue that’s known for hope leaves a good feeling for the campus. The statue of Our Lady of Wisdom was built in the 1950s.…
By Yoselin Person Contributing Editor A statue can often showcase the connection its subject has to an area. The statue of Father Joseph Butler, located in front of Friedsam Memorial Library, reminds others of Butler’s connection to St. Bonaventure University. Erected on June 5, 1921, the statue speaks to Butler’s 31-year-long career at Bonaventure, during…
By Lauren Zazzara and Kailyn Jennings St. Bonaventure has multiple St. Francis statues, yet none of St. Clare, said Jean François Godet-Calogeras, professor of Franciscan studies. He added there should be a statue of Clare on campus. “The Franciscan movement would be incomplete without Clare,” he said. “Clare brought the women into the movement to…
