From the National Office Joyful Christmas greetings! I hope all of you had a peaceful Advent season and are enjoying these celebratory days of Emmanuel. The national office has been busy in these recent months with transitions and new projects. To this end, I have been asked by the Board… Continue Reading November/December 2024 Newsletter
From the National Office Federation Announces Leadership Transition The Federation has announced that Sara Marks, its first lay executive director, will resign on September 30, 2024, after more than two years in the role. Sara is stepping down to focus on completing her doctoral dissertation and expanding her consulting business.… Continue Reading September 2024 Newsletter
From the National Office A photo of our staff in front of the statue of St. Francis at San Damiano Retreat Center, where we had our special Evening of Storytelling event on April 27th. We had a fantastic turnout! The beautiful Fireside Lounge was full as the evening began, with… Continue Reading May 2024 Newsletter
From the Desk of the Executive Director We are excited to launch the new newsletter of the Franciscan Federation; The Damiano! Leaning into our Franciscan origin story, The Damiano represents the continuation of the Franciscan story as we embrace change, expand our membership, and collaborate cross-organizationally. The Damiano will be… Continue Reading The Damiano: March 2024