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
The Franciscan Network for Migrants is a network of Franciscan-hearted people, lay and religious, who offer support, humanitarian assistance and welcome to people displaced from their countries of origin. The mission of the Network is to promote and defend the dignity of each person in order to ensure best practices… Continue Reading Call for Action: Franciscan Network for Migrants
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, we gathered on Zoom to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the TOR Rule–which is officially celebrated on December 8, 2022. Executive Director, Sara P. Marks, interviewed Sr. Margaret Carney and Jean-Francois Godet-Calogeras on their experience of participating in the process that led to the Third… Continue Reading 40th Anniversary of the TOR Rule Posted
Please note that twice a year the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity take grant applications for their Sacred Heart Charitable Fund. This grant opportunity is available for ministries of Franciscan women. This information is now posted in the Resource section of the Franciscan Federation website. For… Continue Reading Sacred Heart Charitable Fund Grant Cycle Open January 1st