Download and print the PDF version Friends and Members, What a year it has been for the Franciscan Federation!!! In this December edition of The Damiano, you’ll find a preview of our upcoming retreat, along with a brief reflection on the O Antiphons, the poetic prayers that draw us toward… Continue Reading December 2025 Newsletter
Reflecting on the O Antiphonsby Sister Elise Saggau, OSF During Vespers on December 17, the Church begins to use each day one of the seven “O Antiphons” to introduce the reciting or chanting of the Magnificat. These antiphons may also be used to introduce the daily Gospel readings at Mass.… Continue Reading Reflecting on the O Antiphons
From Darkness to Light: Our 2026 Annual Retreatby Maryann Mueller, CSSF From Darkness to Light: Honoring the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of Francis is thetheme of the Commission on Member Engagement’s 3rd annual virtual retreat, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi. This virtual… Continue Reading From Darkness to Light: Our 2026 Annual Retreat
Friends and Members, What a year it has been for the Franciscan Federation!!! In this December edition of The Damiano, you’ll find a preview of our upcoming retreat, along with a brief reflection on the O Antiphons, the poetic prayers that draw us toward the mystery of Christ’s birth. The… Continue Reading December Damiano – Letter from Executive Director
Download and print the PDF version Envisioning Fran Fed for the Year 2070 In August, the Franciscan Federation board gathered in Chicago to begin work on our new strategic plan. Guided by facilitator Cameron Trimble of Convergence, nearly fifty people including board members, vowed Franciscans, lay members, and friends participated… Continue Reading September 2025 Newsletter
From the National Office Happy Summer from the Franciscan Federation! The past few months have been filled with exciting developments, and I’m delighted to share our Summer edition of The Damiano with all our members. To start, please join me in welcoming Brady Young, our new Manager for Member Engagement and Communications.… Continue Reading June 2025 Newsletter
From the National Office From the Executive Director It is with great enthusiasm and a sense of homecoming that I step into the role of Executive Director. My journey through Catholic higher education has prepared me for this moment, where I find myself drawn back to the rich tapestry of… Continue Reading March 2025 Newsletter
From the National Office In many ways, 2025 is off to an incredibly challenging start. I have heard so many people say that January has already felt months long. Between the humanitarian disaster in the Middle East and the fires in Southern California, and the recent ICE raids and the… Continue Reading January 2025 Newsletter
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