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Enlarge Your Tent: Leading Associate Communities in the Franciscan Spirit of Incarnational Leadership

Presentation offered through the Commission for Life & Mission Associates subcommittee in April 2023. Jeanne Connolly, Ed.D is a Wheaton Franciscan Covenant Companion and sits on the National Board of the Franciscan Federation. Below you may find the 45 minute presentation along with the slides in a pdf format for… Continue Reading Enlarge Your Tent: Leading Associate Communities in the Franciscan Spirit of Incarnational Leadership

Padua Program: Franciscan Mission-Based Leadership Training

The Padua Program at St. Bonaventure University helps Franciscan institutions and ministries transmit the values of Sts Francis and Clare of Assisi to a new generation of leaders. Infusing this mission into the daily operations of Franciscan schools, hospitals, retreat centers, and social service programs requires competent leaders. Individuals completing… Continue Reading Padua Program: Franciscan Mission-Based Leadership Training

Graduate Certificate in Franciscan Spirituality

Catholic Theological Union 18 Credit Hours Since it’s founding in 1968, the Catholic Theological Union (CTU) has been blessed with the Franciscan presence of the Friars Minor, the Capuchins, the Conventuals, Franciscan Sisters and Secular Franciscans. CTU’s commitment to the Franciscan Family has been constant throughout the years and especially… Continue Reading Graduate Certificate in Franciscan Spirituality

Confronting Environmental Racism Collaborative Series

In the fall of 2022, Franciscan Action Network, the Franciscan Federation and the Franciscan Friars (OFM) US-6 JPIC Working Group offered a 4-part webinar series on Confronting Environmental Racism. The centerpiece of our series consists of three short documentaries produced by Hip Hop Caucus called “Big Oil’s Last Lifeline.” At three… Continue Reading Confronting Environmental Racism Collaborative Series

2023-2026: A Multifaceted Centenary in Which Several Centenaries Will be Celebrated

This text has been provided by the working group of the Coordination Committee for the Franciscan Centenary. These experts have created an outline for learning more about our charism at each stage of the Centenary. This text lends itself to multifaceted use and will help us set out on this… Continue Reading 2023-2026: A Multifaceted Centenary in Which Several Centenaries Will be Celebrated

Funding Opportunity for Ministries of Franciscan Women Religious

The Sisters of St. Francis – Sacred Heart Charitable Fund takes applications twice a year: January 1-March 1 & July 1-September 1 Eligibility To be eligible, the grant-seeking organization must meet the following criteria: It is sponsored by an order of Franciscan women religious in the United States. (One application per province/congregation,… Continue Reading Funding Opportunity for Ministries of Franciscan Women Religious

Tau Series

Above all else, the TAU meant mission for Francis: a mission to proclaim the Goodness of God by a wholehearted following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ because of whom all life is sacred. Tau Series This series presents the depth of the Franciscan Tradition in an easily digestible format.… Continue Reading Tau Series

A Simple Prayer: Already in Our Hearts

This reflection packet takes each line of the Peace Prayer and connects it to stories and reflections of the life of St. Francis of Assisi. This beautiful collection was compiled by Kathleen Moffatt OSF, Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, Aston, PA (2021)