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Let us congratulate the new leadership team of the Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg, including the Federation’s very own Sister Susan Marie–Chair of the Commission for Life and Mission. May you all feel the spirit of all the Franciscans who came before you as you move into this leadership role.
The Regional Minister of the Secular Franciscans is looking for TOR’s that could possibly serve as the Spiritual Assistant to Secular Franciscan Fraternities in the south. Are there any Third Order Regular sisters or friars living in the following areas: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or eastern portion of Tennessee?… Continue Reading Seeking TOR Sisters or Friars in the South
From the Desk of the Executive Director We are excited to launch the new newsletter of the Franciscan Federation; The Damiano! Leaning into our Franciscan origin story, The Damiano represents the continuation of the Franciscan story as we embrace change, expand our membership, and collaborate cross-organizationally. The Damiano will be… Continue Reading The Damiano: March 2024
The 2024 Annual Federation Retreat recording is now available to be viewed by Federation members. Deep gratitude to the Commission of Member Engagement for their work on bringing our members this opportunity! Thank you to our speakers for their generosity of time and sharing of themselves! And thank you to… Continue Reading 2024 Annual Federation Retreat Recording Now Available!
The 2024 Annual Federation Retreat recording is now available to members. Retreat recordings will be available until April 1, 2024. The following 3 segments include prayer and presentations by Murray Bodo, OFM; Eunice J. Park, MTS, MAMC; and Darleen Pryds, PhD. Opening Prayer and Murray Bodo, OFM Eunice J. Park,… Continue Reading 2024 Federation Annual Retreat Recording
Gun violence is a public health crisis. It is also a spiritual and moral crisis. God changes hearts, but people change laws. The biblical prophets Micah and Isaiah imagine a world where God’s people beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning hooks, building a world free of… Continue Reading Beating Guns: Hope for People Who are Weary of Violence
The FCA is pleased to share with you the following stories and information in their quarterly newsletter: FCA at the RCRI Conference, Community Spotlight (Treasured crown jewels of Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, WI), Strategic Planning, From the Archives (Passing of a local legend, Sr. Lauren of the Sisters… Continue Reading The Franciscan Central Archive – Quarterly Newsletter
Information about the organization The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls (FSLF), Minnesota, is a Roman Catholic congregation of religious women of the Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi. We dedicate ourselves to living joyfully through the Franciscan value of ongoing conversion through which flows contemplative prayer, living simply in… Continue Reading Integral Ecology Coordinator
Information about the organization Franciscan Works is a Chicago-based Catholic non-profit that is led and run by Catholic laity. We serve the poor and vulnerable in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Since 2003, Franciscan Works has provided financial and operational support to Liberia Mission, a community of love,… Continue Reading Franciscan Works Board Member
The Sisters of St. Francis – Sacred Heart Charitable Fund is now taking applications for its March 1, 2024 deadline. Eligibility To be eligible, the grant-seeking organization must meet the following criteria: For more information Visit www.SSF-SHCF.org for more information and to see if your ministry meets the eligibility requirements. Spread the word to… Continue Reading Funding Opportunity for Ministries of Franciscan Women Religious