Hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology Presented by Sister Sarah Kohles, OSF Higher education today faces significant challenges, and a strong grounding in the Franciscan tradition can offer both stability and inspiration. In this lecture, Sister Sarah Kohles, OSF explores how the Franciscan charism takes root within a small, liberal arts university — not… Continue Reading FST Zoom Lecture – Little Flowers Everywhere: Integrating the Charism in a Small, Liberal Arts, Franciscan University – Sarah Kohles, OSF (Online; Partner Event)

Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Lucretia Mott, a New England Quaker recognized at age 25 for her gifts of vocal ministry, became a powerful voice for truth, justice, and compassion in her time. Guided by a deep sense of Spirit, she spoke with courage and love, helping to shape social change through her witness. Her… Continue Reading A Life Still Speaking: Lucretia Mott (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)

Hosted by St. Anthony Spirituality CenterPresented by Sr. Meg Earsley, FSPA This gathering is the third and final session in a three‑part exploration of Franciscan simplicity. Each week has invited participants to reflect on a different dimension of living with intention—material, emotional, and spiritual—and to take one small step toward a more grounded way of… Continue Reading Living Franciscan Simplicity Series – Week 3: Spiritual Simplicity (Hybrid; Partner Event)

Hosted by the Assisi Heights Spirituality CenterSponsored by the Sisters of Saint Francis Women in Church & Society “Progress is possible, not guaranteed. It will only be made if we keep marching…”— from the Broadway musical Suffs The Church is in a historic moment. Across the globe, Catholics are actively discerning the role of women in the… Continue Reading Keep Marching! Women Deacons and the Future of the Church (Online; Partner Event)

A number of Catholic organizations are coming together to host a timely conversation on Pope Leo's new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. The document invites us to reflect on what it means to be fully human in a world shaped by rapidly expanding AI, concentrated data power, and a fragile common good. This webinar will explore how… Continue Reading Webinar – Magnifica Humanitas: Disarming AI, Being Fully Human, and Integral Ecology (Online; Partner Event)

Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans We all carry parts of ourselves we'd rather not see. When we ignore or project these "shadow" aspects onto others, we lose touch with our own wholeness. This reflective program explores how recognizing and integrating the shadow can open the path toward individuation, the lifelong journey of becoming our most… Continue Reading Claim Your Individuality: Put Your Negative Shadow to Rest! (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)

Hosted by Shalom Spirituality Center Discover a fresh doorway into Franciscan spirituality through the ancient practice of Kriya Yoga. In this virtual evening retreat, Craig Bullock, Spiritual Director of The Assisi Institute, will explore how the life, prayer, and luminous presence of St. Francis resonate deeply with the contemplative heart of yoga. Many know yoga… Continue Reading The Yoga of St. Francis with Craig Bullock (Online; Partner Event)

Hosted by Catholic Climate Covenant How we talk about climate change shapes how our communities respond. This webinar explores practical ways storytelling and clear communication can inspire action, strengthen intergenerational dialogue, and support our shared moral responsibility to care for future generations. Join two leading climate communication researchers as they share insights on: Panelists The… Continue Reading Webinar: Climate Communications to Empower Action and Solutions (Online; Partner Event)