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!
by Debi Haug, AFCU In the Franciscan world, we are especially grateful to Pope Leo for recognizing this year as a Jubilee Year for Franciscans. Over the past several years, we have been commemorating the 800th anniversaries of pivotal moments in the life of St. Francis: the approval of the Rule of… Continue Reading Carrying the Franciscan Charism into This Jubilee Year
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
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
In Loving Memory: Sr. Rita Marie Fritzen, OSF With deep sorrow, we bid farewell to Sr. Rita Marie Fritzen, OSF, of Syracuse, New York, whose vibrant spirit enriched the lives of many. Recently elected as general minister of the Sisters of St. Francis Neumann Community, Sr. Rita was called home… Continue Reading In Loving Memory: Sr. Rita Marie Fritzen, OSF
In Loving Memory: Sister Gabriele Uhlein Sister Gabriele (Gabe) Uhlein, OSF, 73, a member of the Franciscan Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Wheaton Franciscans), was called home to God on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born April 25, 1952, in Klingenberg, Germany, to Erich (d. 1997)… Continue Reading In Loving Memory: Sister Gabriele Uhlein
The Franciscan Federation is excited to announce the launch of our new Community Membership model, designed to foster connection, collaboration, and shared Franciscan values across all recognized Franciscan communities. This model will launch on January 1, 2026. About Community MembershipCommunity Membership is now open to recognized Franciscan communities—including congregations, fraternities,… Continue Reading Franciscan Federation Launches New Community Membership Model
The conference will be held in Durham University, UK, and will have three main strands: (1) Franciscan theology and philosophy; (2) Franciscan history; and (3) Franciscan spirituality, aesthetics, and evangelism. The conference organizers welcome papers from researchers in fields including, but not limited to, Franciscan theology, Franciscan history, Franciscan science,… Continue Reading CFP: “Life and Love Transfigured: Exploring New Horizons in the Franciscan Tradition”: A Conference to Mark the 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi
As our Church continues to mourn the passing of Pope Francis and prepares for the sacred time of the conclave, the Franciscan Federation invites you to join a virtual prayer service. This gathering will be a time of prayer and reflection on the eve of the conclave, as we unite… Continue Reading Virtual Service Prayer for the Conclave
Join us as we continue to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Canticle! In collaboration with Franciscan Media, the Franciscan Federation welcomes Ilia Delio, O.S.F., Keith Douglass Warner, O.F.M., and Pamela Wood, authors of the expanded edition of Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth. Many Franciscans read the original “Care for Creation:… Continue Reading Care for Creation Author Roundtable