Adrienne von speyr biography of george

Vivian Dudro is Senior Editor at Ignatius Press and author of many articles, reviews, and columns for various Catholic publications, including the National Catholic Register, Catholic World Report, and Catholic San Francisco.

She recently corresponded with Carl E. Olson, editor of Catholic World Report, about the life and work of Adrienne von Speyr (), who was a Swiss convert, mystic, wife, medical doctor, and author of over sixty books on spirituality and theology.

CWR: First, for those who might know little or nothing about Adrienne von Speyr, who died 50 years ago this year, what are some of the basic facts about her life and work?

Vivian Dudro: Adrienne von Speyr was one of the first female medical doctors in Switzerland.

She had a thriving practice, where she saw between sixty and eighty patients a day and cared for the poor free of charge.

Although raised in a Protestant family, Adrienne was attracted to elements of the Catholic faith, even experienced aspects