Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Have you ever wondered how prayer is shaping your life beneath the surface? This morning retreat invites you to explore the rich and varied relationships… Continue Reading Mini-Retreat: Relationships in Prayer (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)
Hosted by St. Anthony Spirituality CenterPresented by Sr. Meg Earsley, FSPAThis program is the second session in a three‑part exploration of Franciscan simplicity. Each week focuses on a different dimension… Continue Reading Living Franciscan Simplicity Series – Week 2: Emotional Simplicity (Hybrid; Partner Event)
Hosted by the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help & Franciscans for Earth Join us online for a free presentation and conversation on the realities of climate change… Continue Reading Eco-Presentation “Climate Change: Key Facts” (Online; Partner Event)
Hosted by the Sisters of Saint Francis (Rochester, MN) at the Assisi Heights Spirituality CenterIn-Person or Via Zoom Join us for a week of contemplative depth and spiritual renewal with… Continue Reading Retreat: Meditating with the Mystics (Hybrid; Partner Event)
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… 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… 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… 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… Continue Reading Keep Marching! Women Deacons and the Future of the Church (Online; Partner Event)
Hosted by the Franciscan Spiritual Center Where is God in the midst of our everyday routines, responsibilities, and the quiet moments in between? This guided/silent retreat offers a spacious week… Continue Reading Guided Retreat: Finding God in Ordinary Time (Hybrid; 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… Continue Reading Webinar – Magnifica Humanitas: Disarming AI, Being Fully Human, and Integral Ecology (Online; Partner Event)
"Transitus in an Era of Epochal Change" Hosted by St. Bonaventure University Conventual, Capuchin, and OFM friars will gather at St. Bonaventure University for a four-day conference exploring the meaning… Continue Reading Celebrating 800 Years Together: 1226-2026 (In-Person; 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… Continue Reading Claim Your Individuality: Put Your Negative Shadow to Rest! (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)