We’re grateful to welcome four new members to the Franciscan Federation Board. Each brings deep experience, creativity, and a strong commitment to the Franciscan charism. We’re honored they’ve said yes to serving the Federation — helping carry this mission into the years ahead! Colleen Fulkerson, MA Colleen Fulkerson, MA, of Felician Services,… Continue Reading Welcoming Our New Board Members
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
Welcome to The Piazza — Launching June 16 A new space for connection in the Franciscan family is opening its doors. The Piazza is a digital gathering place for Franciscans and all who feel drawn to the Franciscan way of life. Over the past year, one message has come through… Continue Reading Welcome to the Piazza
9/3/45- 5/21/26 With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Brother Tom Grady, a Franciscan Brother of Brooklyn and devoted supporter of the Franciscan Federation. He served as President of the Federation Board from 1990–91 and entered eternal life on May 21. Well before holding office, Tom was one of… Continue Reading In Memoriam: Br. Tom Grady, OSF
Franciscan Federation Gathering at LCWR Please join us for a Franciscan Federation gathering at LCWR. Details of this event are as follows: Wednesday, Aug 12, 6 PM-8 PM ET Rosen Center Hotel Please join us for an evening happy hour with heavy appetizers, a chance to relax, connect, and enjoy… Continue Reading Franciscan Federation Gathering at LCWR
Experience the Spirit of Assisi—From Home *Event Full — email franfedoffice@franfed.org to join the waitlist* Dates: July 19–23, 2026Time: 7:00–9:00 PM ET each eveningLocation: Online via ZoomRegistration: $80 (members) | $120 (non-members)| $175 (groups) Join us for a transformative five-day virtual pilgrimage to the sacred city of Assisi, the heart… Continue Reading Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare
Franciscan Federation Announces Historic $1 Million Gift to Establish Endowment [April 20, 2026] — The Franciscan Federation joyfully announces a historic and transformative gift of $1 million to establish the organization’s first-ever endowment fund, ensuring the vitality and legacy of the Franciscan movement for generations to come. This extraordinary seven-figure gift was made by a… Continue Reading Franciscan Federation Announces Historic $1 Million Gift to Establish Endowment
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!