The Franciscan Federation is very grateful to all of our members and donors. As we move into 2025 and continue to serve our existing members and welcome new members into our Franciscan Family, we humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the Federation this GivingTuesday to support our efforts of inclusivity and welcome. Continue Reading Donate Now: GivingTuesday 2024
Sr. Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ will give our keynote. Her talk, “Attending to the Seeds of a Franciscan Future” will address themes pertinent to us today: What are the seeds of a truly Franciscan renewal of the world? In response to the recent Synod, what Franciscan pathway do we see… Continue Reading Register Now: Franciscan Federation Member Forum
February 23, 2025 “Singing a New Canticle: 1225-2025” Francis of Assisi has inspired generations of artists, poets, mystics and nature-lovers. He is probably the only Christian saint to be found in local garden shops and hardware stores. What is it about his inclusive vision of all creatures as brothers and sisters that can inspire us today? What… Continue Reading Register Now: Franciscan Federation Annual Virtual Retreat
Every year the Franciscan Federation is responsible to submit an Annual Report to its members. The purpose of the report is to show the activities and progress made during the past year. The report is normally submitted prior to the AFC. Since the AFC was not held this year, it… Continue Reading Franciscan Federation Annual Report
The National Office is excited to announce the brand new newsletter of the Franciscan Federation. The Damiano will be published 6 times a year and can be accessed from the Newsletter tab on the website menu, where you can also sign up to receive it directly in your inbox! The… Continue Reading Announcing The Damiano: The Brand New Newsletter of the Franciscan Federation
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
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!
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