Let us congratulate the new leadership team of the Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg, including the Federation’s very own Sister Susan Marie–Chair of the Commission for Life and Mission. May you all feel the spirit of all the Franciscans who came before you as you move into this leadership role.
The Regional Minister of the Secular Franciscans is looking for TOR’s that could possibly serve as the Spiritual Assistant to Secular Franciscan Fraternities in the south. Are there any Third Order Regular sisters or friars living in the following areas: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or eastern portion of Tennessee?… Continue Reading Seeking TOR Sisters or Friars in the South
The 2024 Annual Federation Retreat recording is now available to be viewed by Federation members. Deep gratitude to the Commission of Member Engagement for their work on bringing our members this opportunity! Thank you to our speakers for their generosity of time and sharing of themselves! And thank you to… Continue Reading 2024 Annual Federation Retreat Recording Now Available!
Gun violence is a public health crisis. It is also a spiritual and moral crisis. God changes hearts, but people change laws. The biblical prophets Micah and Isaiah imagine a world where God’s people beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning hooks, building a world free of… Continue Reading Beating Guns: Hope for People Who are Weary of Violence
The FCA is pleased to share with you the following stories and information in their quarterly newsletter: FCA at the RCRI Conference, Community Spotlight (Treasured crown jewels of Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, WI), Strategic Planning, From the Archives (Passing of a local legend, Sr. Lauren of the Sisters… Continue Reading The Franciscan Central Archive – Quarterly Newsletter
The Sisters of St. Francis – Sacred Heart Charitable Fund is now taking applications for its March 1, 2024 deadline. Eligibility To be eligible, the grant-seeking organization must meet the following criteria: For more information Visit www.SSF-SHCF.org for more information and to see if your ministry meets the eligibility requirements. Spread the word to… Continue Reading Funding Opportunity for Ministries of Franciscan Women Religious
The Committee of Franciscan Family for the Franciscan Centenary wishes to invite all of you to participate and promote participation, in person or online (on the centenary website www.centenarifrancescani.org), in the celebration of the anniversary of promulgation of the Later Rule. This celebration will be held in Rome, at the… Continue Reading An Invitation from the Committee of Franciscan Family for the Franciscan Centenary
Central to Franciscan spirituality is the Incarnation—the union of divinity and humanity in the person of Jesus. In his lifetime, Francis of Assisi wanted nothing more than to emulate the life of Christ and celebrate his momentous birth. So, in 1223, he and the townspeople of Greccio, a commune in central Italy, got to… Continue Reading Program Invitation: The Grace of Greccio: 800 Years of Tradition
The Federation is excited to announce a new section on the website! The “Gatherings” tab can be found on the navigation menu at the top of the page. “Gatherings” will help guide members and non-members to the Federation offerings available to promote connection among our wider Federation community. This includes… Continue Reading Introducing a New Website Tab for Gatherings
The Franciscan Federation of the Sisters and Brothers of the Third Order Regular of the United States is searching for a Treasurer to begin duties on June 1, 2024. The Treasurer is a volunteer position who serves on the National Board and is a voting member of the Board. The… Continue Reading Federation Seeks New Treasurer