A reflection and offering from Eunice J. Park, Commission Coordinator Every year in May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize in a particular way the contributions of API Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Of course, no amount… Continue Reading Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Having written a biographical screenplay – well grounded in Franciscan spirituality, but with lyrics suitable for more modern melodies-the assistance of a skilled composer is needed to collaborate on creating the music, as well as assistance/connections (and funding) to get the film produced in time for release during the 800th… Continue Reading Assistance Needed in Creating a Tribute for the 800th Anniversary of St. Francis’ Death in 2026
There is urgency for congregations in diminishment to find permanent repositories for their archives. In 2017, Franciscan Federation President, Kathie Uhler, OSF, sent a letter to Third Order Regular USA leadership asking for discussion. Those meetings led to the Franciscan Central Archive Initiative. Our vision is a sustainable, charism-based collaborative… Continue Reading Franciscan Central Archive Initiative
The Pauda Program at St. Bonaventure University helps Franciscan institutions and ministries transmit the values of Saints Francis and Clare to new generations of leaders. Infusing this mission into the daily operations of Franciscan schools, hospitals, retreat centers, and social service programs requires competent leaders. Individuals completing the program will… Continue Reading The Padua Program Opens Registration
CTU happily announces a Graduate Certificate in Franciscan Spirituality that can stand alone or be combined with our degree programs. Franciscan religious, leaders of Secular Franciscan Fraternities, and people who work for Franciscan institutions like schools and universities, hospitals and health centers and social service centers can enhance their work and ministry at these centers and enrich their own spirituality as well. Continue Reading Graduate Certificate in Franciscan Spirituality
International Franciscan Conference would like to remind Federation Membership of their search for a new administrator. The search will close on March 24, 2023. IFC-TOR, through the leadership of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis religious femaleand male religious institutes, societies of apostolic life, addresses the life and concerns… Continue Reading Executive Director Search: International Franciscan Conference of the Sisters and Brothers of the Third Order Regular
The Formation-Education subcommittee of the Commission for Life and Mission, invites those serving as formation (initial and ongoing) and spirituality ministers – to a consultative Zoom session. We want to hear directly from you about your ministries and how the Federation may be able to support you in these endeavors. This… Continue Reading Commission for Life & Mission Consultation with TOR Formation and Spirituality Ministers
Franciscan Pilgrimages Program would like to remind Federation Membership of their search for a new administrator. The search will close on March 31, 2023. The Administrator is the Chief Executive Officer of FPP, the President of the Corporation and responsible for the day-to-day function of the organization. To fulfill this… Continue Reading Administrator Search: Franciscan Pilgrimages Program
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
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