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Download and print the PDF version Friends and Members, This past week, I had the privilege of accompanying 74 faculty from Catholic colleges and universities across North America in a program called Collegium. Collegium is a long-standing tradition in Catholic higher education where faculty from all disciplines come together for… Continue Reading June 2026 Newsletter
The Franciscan Resource Center (FRC), a sponsored ministry of the School Sisters of St. Francis United States Province is located in West View Shopping Plaza, West View Drive in Pittsburgh, PA. The mission of the FRC, which is rooted in Gospel living, is to journey with people in their daily… Continue Reading Where Hospitality Meets Mission: The FRC in Pittsburgh
Francis: An Oratorio is a new artistic work by composer Richard Danielpour with a libretto by Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF, created to mark the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis of Assisi. This 70‑minute staged oratorio highlights pivotal moments in Francis’s life—his love of creation, his commitment to… Continue Reading Francis: An Oratorio — Project Update
A few decades ago my General Leader asked me if I would be willing to serve on a new committee for the Franciscan Federation. It was called “Freeing the Fire”. The focus was on creative ways of sharing the Franciscan way of life. It was a very positive experience. To this day… Continue Reading Still on the Journey: Why I Said Yes to the Federation Again
The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Frankfort (FSSH), Illinois, are celebrating “150 Years of Grace: Journeys Ventured, Hearts of Hope.” Summer marks a time for Jubilee celebrations. The FSSH sisters will celebrate sister Jubilarians on June 13. Here in Denver on June 3, the Sisters of St. Francis… Continue Reading Who Will Tell Our Story? The Work of the Franciscan Central Archive
Since the moment I stepped foot on St. Bonaventure University’s campus, I have felt connected to the Franciscan way of life. Shortly before my first year at SBU, I participated in an overnight retreat at Mt. Irenaeus in Friendship, NY, where I fell in love with the idea of communal… Continue Reading Meet Our New Team Member: Alexis Serio
Download and print the PDF version Friends and Members, Some days it feels like our December Damiano released a year ago, and other days it feels like it was just an hour back. Wherever you find yourself as we move through this Lenten season, we hope you’re finding moments of… Continue Reading March 2026 Newsletter
Some days it feels like our December Damiano released a year ago, and other days it feels like it was just an hour back. Wherever you find yourself as we move through this Lenten season, we hope you’re finding moments of peace, rest, and steadiness in the midst of a… Continue Reading Walking the Way of Peace
by Holly Fiedler, FCA The Franciscan Central Archive (FCA) has eleven confirmed partners! Three additional congregations are under discernment. Any remaining Franciscan entities consideringjoining the FCA are strongly encouraged to contact us ASAP! Plans for common spaces and storage capacity will be finalized in June. The archival center will open… Continue Reading Franciscan Central Archive: Call to Action!
by Debi Haug, AFCU In the Franciscan world, we are especially grateful to Pope Leo for recognizing this year as a Jubilee Year for Franciscans. Over the past several years, we have been commemorating the 800th anniversaries of pivotal moments in the life of St. Francis: the approval of the Rule of… Continue Reading Carrying the Franciscan Charism into This Jubilee Year