On this Feast of St. Francis, 2022, I wish peace and all good upon you. As Franciscans around the world move into this feast day with joy in our hearts, I cannot help but reflect upon the brokenness of our world—the war in Ukraine, the challenges of inflation on those… Continue Reading Feast Day Reflection
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
On September 8, 2022, at a private ceremony at St. Francis Park in Hamburg, NY, the Sisters of St. Francis of St. Joseph formally installed their new congregational leadership team. The Federation wishes to extend our prayers and warm wishes during this time of transition. We welcome Sister Marcia Ann… Continue Reading Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamburg, NY welcome their new Congregational Leadership Team
The Franciscan Federation is very excited to announce the launch of our brand new website! The Federation expresses our profound gratitude to Blustery Day Design who worked with us to accomplish this goal. The new website allows for the Federation to expand our collaborative possibilities with our members and partnering… Continue Reading Official Launch of the New Franciscan Federation Website
The National Board has appointed Sara P. Marks as the next Executive Director. Sara is no stranger to the Franciscan Federation. For those of you who attended AFC 2022, Sara served as the facilitator of the event. She has also been involved in the Emergent group and has facilitated this… Continue Reading Newly Appointed Executive Director
The Sisters of St. Francis – Sacred Heart Charitable Fund is now taking applications for its September 1, 2022 deadline. Eligibility To be eligible, the grant-seeking organization must meet the following criteria: It is sponsored by an order of Franciscan women religious in the United States. (One application per province/congregation, please). It… Continue Reading Funding Opportunity for Ministries of Franciscan Women Religious
Statement of Resolution We, the members of the Franciscan Federation, renounce the egregious sin of environmental racism that exists in the United States and globally. We recognize the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on people of color and are called to work for environmental justice. Rationale Most of us heard… Continue Reading JPIC 2022-2023 Resolution
Statement of Resolution We, the members of the Franciscan Federation, renounce the sin of racism and recognize our complicity. We are deeply troubled by the acts of hate, discrimination, inequity, oppression. We recognize our call to be peacemakers, transforming the difficulties, tragedies and acts of violence into peace. Rationale Saint… Continue Reading JPIC 2021-2022 Resolution
Statement of Resolution We, the members of the Franciscan Federation, recognize our responsibility to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. We recognize our continual need for conversion and to act to heal the world and the people who live in it. Rationale In 1979… Continue Reading JPIC 2020-2021 Resolution
Statement of Resolution We, the members of the Franciscan Federation, recognize that we live in a nation at a time when refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers are being turned away from our borders and held in detention centers. We hold our national leaders accountable for the reprehensible crime of separating… Continue Reading JPIC 2019-2020 Resolution