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“The Franciscan Federation Makes a Home for Associates” by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Associates

Franciscan Federation
February 24, 2023August 2, 2023

The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Associates have graciously written and shared this article for all involved in the Federation to enjoy. It expresses the exciting energy that has continued to unfold since AFC 2022, specifically through the associates’ connection with the Commission for Life & Mission. All are encouraged to… Continue Reading “The Franciscan Federation Makes a Home for Associates” by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Associates

It’s Time for a Franciscan Renaissance

Franciscan Federation
February 21, 2023August 2, 2023

Article by Brian McLaren and Patrick Carolan At AFC 2021, Brian McLaren, the keynote presenter, broke open the concept of a Franciscan Renaissance. In January of 2023, Brian McLaren and Patrick Carolan; former executive director of the Franciscan Action Network, cowrote an article that was published in Red Letter Christians.… Continue Reading It’s Time for a Franciscan Renaissance

Call for Action: Franciscan Network for Migrants

Franciscan Federation
December 23, 2022August 2, 2023

The Franciscan Network for Migrants is a network of Franciscan-hearted people, lay and religious, who offer support, humanitarian assistance and welcome to people displaced from their countries of origin. The mission of the Network is to promote and defend the dignity of each person in order to ensure best practices… Continue Reading Call for Action: Franciscan Network for Migrants

Confronting Environmental Racism Collaborative Series

Franciscan Federation
December 22, 2022April 24, 2025

In the fall of 2022, Franciscan Action Network, the Franciscan Federation and the Franciscan Friars (OFM) US-6 JPIC Working Group offered a 4-part webinar series on Confronting Environmental Racism. Access the recordings here. Continue Reading Confronting Environmental Racism Collaborative Series

2023-2026: A Multifaceted Centenary in Which Several Centenaries Will be Celebrated

Franciscan Federation
December 22, 2022January 19, 2025
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This text has been provided by the working group of the Coordination Committee for the Franciscan Centenary. These experts have created an outline for learning more about our charism at each stage of the Centenary. The text offers guidelines for organizing the various centenaries at the local level and provides a framework on which to base our formation programs. Resources for the following centenaries are included: Later Rule & Christmas at Greccio; Stigmata; Canticle of the Creatures; Easter of Francis Continue Reading 2023-2026: A Multifaceted Centenary in Which Several Centenaries Will be Celebrated

40th Anniversary of the TOR Rule Posted

Franciscan Federation
December 8, 2022August 2, 2023

On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, we gathered on Zoom to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the TOR Rule–which is officially celebrated on December 8, 2022. Executive Director, Sara P. Marks, interviewed Sr. Margaret Carney and Jean-Francois Godet-Calogeras on their experience of participating in the process that led to the Third… Continue Reading 40th Anniversary of the TOR Rule Posted

Sacred Heart Charitable Fund Grant Cycle Open January 1st

Franciscan Federation
December 2, 2022August 2, 2023

Please note that twice a year the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity take grant applications for their Sacred Heart Charitable Fund. This grant opportunity is available for ministries of Franciscan women. This information is now posted in the Resource section of the Franciscan Federation website. For… Continue Reading Sacred Heart Charitable Fund Grant Cycle Open January 1st

Franciscan Media Sells Servant Imprint

Franciscan Federation
November 29, 2022August 2, 2023
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“Let us begin again.”–St. Francis of Assisi As the Order of Friars Minor in the United States embark on a journey of renewal and revitalization, so has Franciscan Media. In 2016, we recommitted to studying and celebrating our Franciscan roots. We have recommitted to learning to live out the teachings… Continue Reading Franciscan Media Sells Servant Imprint

Membership Renewal

Franciscan Federation
November 10, 2022August 2, 2023

Thank you to all who have reached out concerning membership renewals. Membership renewal letters will be sent out soon, the National Office is working diligently to implement an online payment process that we hope will make the renewal process flow smoothly. There will still be an option for checks to… Continue Reading Membership Renewal

A Message from the Franciscan Centenary Committee of the Franciscan Family

Franciscan Federation
September 26, 2022August 2, 2023

Thematic/Charismatic Nuclei for the celebration of the Franciscan Centenary 2023-2026 The Franciscan Centenary Committee of the Franciscan Family released a letter in August 2022 calling the entire Franciscan Family to journey together in celebration of each of the stages of the Centenary: in 2023 the Rule and Christmas of Greccio,… Continue Reading A Message from the Franciscan Centenary Committee of the Franciscan Family

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