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SUMMARY:Immersed in Living Water - Season of Creation Prayer Service (In-Person; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help \n\n\n\nGather your friends and join the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for an evening prayer service celebrating the 2026 Season of Creation. The Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical time of prayer and action to nurture and protect God’s Creation\, observed from September 1 (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) through October 4 (the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi). \n\n\n\nWe will meet during the golden hour at Walker Lake in Kirkwood Park (111 S Geyer Rd\, Kirkwood\, MO 63122). The theme for this year’s prayer service is Immersed in Living Water. All participants are invited to bring a refillable\, reusable water bottle filled with tap water to join in simple rituals during the service. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/immersed-in-living-water-season-of-creation-prayer-service-in-person-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T193000
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SUMMARY:Chasing Time (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join S. Cheryl Kemner and other Franciscans For Earth on Tuesday\, September 8\, 2026\, from 6:30 to 8 pm Central via Zoom\, for a free screening and discussion of the film “Chasing Time”.  \n\n\n\nThis 2024 documentary offers a reflective examination of time and mortality as it follows nature photographer James Balog and his team during the final phase of a multi-decade project that has produced more than one million images. \n\n\n\nAfter bringing some of the first and most striking visual evidence of our changing planet to the fore through the groundbreaking study of melting glaciers\, James Balog returns to Iceland to close the last chapter of his life’s work\, the Extreme Ice Survey. This project was launched in 2006 to record the effects of global warming using dozens of time-lapse cameras placed at glacier sites around the world. It has documented significant ice loss and glacier collapse. The documentary also highlights Balog’s ongoing research into the connections between melting ice\, wildfires\, and atmospheric change\, while reflecting on the personal meaning of his decades long work. \n\n\n\nThe documentary reunites Balog with the Emmy Award-winning team behind Chasing Ice and is directed by the first-time filmmaker Sarah Keo and Jeff Orlowski. It was shortlisted for the Best Documentary Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://franfed.org/event/chasing-time-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T220000
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Online via Zoom • Monthly on the second Tuesday  \n\n\n\nJoin the Wheaton Franciscans for a 24‑month journey into the heart of Franciscan spirituality. Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life is open to people of all or no faith tradition who want to learn more about the Franciscan story\, deepen their spiritual life\, and build community. \n\n\n\nEach monthly session includes prayer\, input\, reflection\, and conversation\, with space for contemplative sharing. Together\, participants explore themes such as the lives of Francis and Clare\, incarnation\, community\, creation\, peace\, discernment\, and living Gospel values today. \n\n\n\nConsistent participation helps create a safe and caring community as we learn from one another and grow in the Franciscan way of life. \n\n\n\nOnline registration opens June 1\, 2026. Registration requested by August 18\, 2026 or until capacity is reached. \n\n\n\nClick here to register \n\n\n\nSession Dates & Themes\n\n\n\n2026 \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 8 — Introduction and Call to Holiness\n\n\n\nOctober 13 — Francis of Assisi: His Culture and Times\n\n\n\nNovember 10 — Clare of Assisi & the Franciscan Family\n\n\n\nDecember 8 — Incarnation\n\n\n\n\n2027 \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 12 — Contemplative Sharing\n\n\n\nFebruary 9 — Community / Relationship\n\n\n\nMarch 9 — Conversion / Penance\n\n\n\nApril 13 — Humility / Minority\n\n\n\nMay 1 (Saturday) — Morning of Reflection: Contemplation\n\n\n\nSummer — Optional Book Study & Community Deepening\n\n\n\nSeptember 14 — Creation\n\n\n\nOctober 12 — Peace and Nonviolence\n\n\n\nNovember 9 — Joy\n\n\n\nDecember 14 — Wheaton Franciscan Charism\n\n\n\n\n2028 \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 8 — Servant Leadership of Francis & Clare\n\n\n\nMarch 14 — Trinity\n\n\n\nApril 11 — Discernment & Living Gospel Values\n\n\n\nMay 9 (Saturday) — Living the Franciscan Way of Life Today (Hybrid)
URL:https://franfed.org/event/exploring-the-franciscan-way-of-life-online-partner-event/2026-09-08/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
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SUMMARY:From Leo to Leo\, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis of Rochester\, Minnesota – Assisi Heights Spirituality Center \n\n\n\nJoin S. Dawn M. Nothwehr\, OSF\, Ph.D. for an eight‑week series (virtual or in‑person) exploring how Catholic faith engages the social\, political\, economic\, and ecological realities of our world. Rooted in Scripture\, Catholic Social Teaching\, the social sciences\, and the wisdom of early Christian witnesses\, this course introduces participants to the foundations of Catholic social ethics. \n\n\n\nGuided by major social encyclicals and pastoral letters from across time and around the globe\, we’ll look at how the Church’s teaching shapes action\, policy\, and efforts toward justice\, the common good\, and reconciliation in an ecologically threatened and often violent world. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter S. Dawn M. Nothwehr\, OSF\, Ph.D.\, is the Erica and Harry John Family Professor Emerita of Catholic Theological Ethics at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She is also a member of the Commission on the Franciscan Intellectual‑Spiritual Tradition (CFIT). \n\n\n\nThursdays\, September 10–October 29 7:30–9:00 p.m. ET Cost: $25 \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/from-leo-to-leo-part-ii-reflecting-on-catholic-social-teaching-before-the-midterm-elections-in-person-partner-event-2/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T220000
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SUMMARY:FST Zoom Lecture Series — Select Franciscan Themes in Magnifica Humanitas – On the Protection of the Human Person in the Age of Artificial Intelligence\, Pope Leo XIV (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan School of TheologyPresented by: Fr. Kevin Mullen\, O.F.M.\, Ph.D. – Former President of Siena University \n\n\n\nPope Leo’s recent encyclical\, Magnifica Humanitas\, draws its insight from the collective wisdom of Catholic Social Teaching. Pope Leo applies this tradition to the ethical use of technology\, especially regarding artificial intelligence. In this presentation\, Fr. Kevin Mullen will highlight a few Franciscan themes in this encyclical and invite the participants to identify others \n\n\n\nThe lecture will be recorded\, and all registrants will receive the recording. It will also be posted on FST’s YouTube channel after the event. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/fst-zoom-lecture-series-select-franciscan-themes-in-magnifica-humanitas-on-the-protection-of-the-human-person-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-pope-leo-xiv-online-part/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20261011T000253
CREATED:20260909T043443Z
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SUMMARY:Franciscan Via Creationis (In-Person; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia are hosting a prayerful seven‑station Way of Creation\, inviting Franciscan sisters\, companions\, and friends to reflect on the mystery of Creation and our call to care for the earth\, all creatures\, and one another. The pilgrimage begins at 2 p.m. in Our Lady of Angels Chapel and continues across the grounds\, praying with Ezekiel’s vision of a life‑giving river\, the inspiration for the 2026 Season of Creation theme Living Water. Each station draws from Scripture\, contemporary science\, and Franciscan spirituality. \n\n\n\nThe walk concludes with optional quiet reflection or small‑group sharing outdoors\, in the chapel\, or in the Copper Beech Room. Participants are welcome to stay for the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass in Our Lady of Angels Chapel\, followed by refreshments and social time. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/franciscan-via-creationis-in-person-partner-event/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Angels Convent\, 609 Convent Road\, Aston\, PA\, 19014\, Aston\, Pennsylvania\, 19014\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20261011T000253
CREATED:20260724T215214Z
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SUMMARY:From Leo to Leo\, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis of Rochester\, Minnesota – Assisi Heights Spirituality Center \n\n\n\nJoin S. Dawn M. Nothwehr\, OSF\, Ph.D. for an eight‑week series (virtual or in‑person) exploring how Catholic faith engages the social\, political\, economic\, and ecological realities of our world. Rooted in Scripture\, Catholic Social Teaching\, the social sciences\, and the wisdom of early Christian witnesses\, this course introduces participants to the foundations of Catholic social ethics. \n\n\n\nGuided by major social encyclicals and pastoral letters from across time and around the globe\, we’ll look at how the Church’s teaching shapes action\, policy\, and efforts toward justice\, the common good\, and reconciliation in an ecologically threatened and often violent world. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter S. Dawn M. Nothwehr\, OSF\, Ph.D.\, is the Erica and Harry John Family Professor Emerita of Catholic Theological Ethics at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She is also a member of the Commission on the Franciscan Intellectual‑Spiritual Tradition (CFIT). \n\n\n\nThursdays\, September 10–October 29 7:30–9:00 p.m. ET Cost: $25 \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/from-leo-to-leo-part-ii-reflecting-on-catholic-social-teaching-before-the-midterm-elections-in-person-partner-event-2/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20261011T000253
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SUMMARY:From Leo to Leo\, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis of Rochester\, Minnesota – Assisi Heights Spirituality Center \n\n\n\nJoin S. Dawn M. Nothwehr\, OSF\, Ph.D. for an eight‑week series (virtual or in‑person) exploring how Catholic faith engages the social\, political\, economic\, and ecological realities of our world. Rooted in Scripture\, Catholic Social Teaching\, the social sciences\, and the wisdom of early Christian witnesses\, this course introduces participants to the foundations of Catholic social ethics. \n\n\n\nGuided by major social encyclicals and pastoral letters from across time and around the globe\, we’ll look at how the Church’s teaching shapes action\, policy\, and efforts toward justice\, the common good\, and reconciliation in an ecologically threatened and often violent world. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter S. Dawn M. Nothwehr\, OSF\, Ph.D.\, is the Erica and Harry John Family Professor Emerita of Catholic Theological Ethics at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She is also a member of the Commission on the Franciscan Intellectual‑Spiritual Tradition (CFIT). \n\n\n\nThursdays\, September 10–October 29 7:30–9:00 p.m. ET Cost: $25 \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/from-leo-to-leo-part-ii-reflecting-on-catholic-social-teaching-before-the-midterm-elections-hybrid-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
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CREATED:20260818T225718Z
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SUMMARY:Mass for the Year of Francis with Bishop Joseph Williams (In-Person; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:All Franciscans and Franciscan‑hearted people are invited to gather for a special Mass celebrating the Year of Francis. At the request of the two Secular Franciscan Fraternities in the Camden Diocese\, Bishop Joseph Williams will preside at the Church of the Incarnation\, 240 Main Street\, Mantua\, NJ 08051. Light refreshments will follow. \n\n\n\nThe organizers are welcoming Franciscans who would like to help with planning the liturgy and other elements of the gathering. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nFor registration or questions\, contact: Kathleen Agosto\, OFS (Kathy61053@aol.com; 609‑805‑7503)
URL:https://franfed.org/event/mass-for-the-year-of-francis-with-bishop-joseph-williams-in-person-partner-event/
LOCATION:Church of the Incarnation\, 240 Main Street\, Mantua\, New Jersey\, 08051\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T210000
DTSTAMP:20261011T000253
CREATED:20260925T201454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T201457Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Love in Their Hearts - The Fascinating Inner Lives of Animals (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Saint Francis Institute for Animals on Tuesday\, September 29 at 8pm Eastern for a special webinar to begin the week of Saint Francis’s Feast Day. Dr. Marc Bekoff\, a world‑renowned animal behavior expert\, will share insights from his decades of research on animal emotions and his newest book Love in Their Hearts. \n\n\n\nHe’ll explore what we know about animal sentience — joy\, curiosity\, playfulness\, grief\, anger\, love\, and more — and will be joined by Rev. Christopher Steck\, SJ\, who will offer a Catholic theological perspective. The conversation will be co‑hosted by Tom Linney and Kristin Dunn. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-love-in-their-hearts-the-fascinating-inner-lives-of-animals-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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