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Download and print the PDF version Friends and Members, What a year it has been for the Franciscan Federation!!! In this December edition of The Damiano, you’ll find a preview of our upcoming retreat, along with a brief reflection on the O Antiphons, the poetic prayers that draw us toward… Continue Reading December 2025 Newsletter
Reflecting on the O Antiphonsby Sister Elise Saggau, OSF During Vespers on December 17, the Church begins to use each day one of the seven “O Antiphons” to introduce the reciting or chanting of the Magnificat. These antiphons may also be used to introduce the daily Gospel readings at Mass.… Continue Reading Reflecting on the O Antiphons
From Darkness to Light: Our 2026 Annual Retreatby Maryann Mueller, CSSF From Darkness to Light: Honoring the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of Francis is thetheme of the Commission on Member Engagement’s 3rd annual virtual retreat, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi. This virtual… Continue Reading From Darkness to Light: Our 2026 Annual Retreat
Friends and Members, What a year it has been for the Franciscan Federation!!! In this December edition of The Damiano, you’ll find a preview of our upcoming retreat, along with a brief reflection on the O Antiphons, the poetic prayers that draw us toward the mystery of Christ’s birth. The… Continue Reading December Damiano – Letter from Executive Director
The Franciscan Central Archive (FCA) has shared an exciting update about its future home and ongoing mission to support Franciscan entities in preserving their archival collections. At the end of the announcement, you’ll find an invitation to join an informational webinar on November 5 at 3pm ET, open to congregations,… Continue Reading Franciscan Central Archive Announces Future Home
Download and print the PDF version Envisioning Fran Fed for the Year 2070 In August, the Franciscan Federation board gathered in Chicago to begin work on our new strategic plan. Guided by facilitator Cameron Trimble of Convergence, nearly fifty people including board members, vowed Franciscans, lay members, and friends participated… Continue Reading September 2025 Newsletter
A Re-introduction to the Franciscan Federation Carolyn D. Townes, OFSFranciscan Federation Board Member I first heard about the Franciscan Federation while living in New York City. I was newly professed and did not know anything about what the Federation was, let alone what it did. It was about 2005when I… Continue Reading A Re-introduction to the Franciscan Federation
Envisioning Fran Fed for the Year 2070 In August, the Franciscan Federation board gathered in Chicago to begin work on our new strategic plan. Guided by facilitator Cameron Trimble of Convergence, nearly fifty people including board members, vowed Franciscans, lay members, and friends participated in a Futures Lab. Together, we… Continue Reading Envisioning Fran Fed for the Year 2070