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SUMMARY:FST Zoom Lecture - Little Flowers Everywhere: Integrating the Charism in a Small\, Liberal Arts\, Franciscan University - Sarah Kohles\, OSF (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology Presented by Sister Sarah Kohles\, OSF \n\n\n\nHigher 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 through rigid structures\, but through responsive\, relational\, and mission-driven practices. \n\n\n\nDrawing on real questions that arise in campus life\, she reflects on how a community might articulate its Franciscan identity\, weave Franciscan values into the general education curriculum\, and empower a Franciscan Mission Team to cultivate the tradition across the university. Over time\, these efforts become a bouquet of “little flowers” — small but meaningful expressions of the charism that shape the life of the campus. \n\n\n\nSister Sarah Kohles\, OSF serves as Assistant Professor of Theology and Executive Director of Mission and Catholic Integration at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City\, Iowa. \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 Register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/fst-zoom-lecture-little-flowers-everywhere-integrating-the-charism-in-a-small-liberal-arts-franciscan-university-sarah-kohles-osf-online-partner-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
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SUMMARY:A Life Still Speaking: Lucretia Mott (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans \n\n\n\nLucretia 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 life offers enduring wisdom for our own moment. In this program\, we will explore themes\, practices\, and spiritual grounding that shaped Mott’s ministry and consider how her example can inspire us to use our God-given gifts for the good of the world today. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/a-life-still-speaking-lucretia-mott-online-in-person-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Oldenburg Franciscan Center":MAILTO:center@oldenburgosf.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182700
CREATED:20260508T214735Z
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SUMMARY:Living Franciscan Simplicity Series – Week 3: Spiritual Simplicity (Hybrid; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by St. Anthony Spirituality CenterPresented by Sr. Meg Earsley\, FSPA  \n\n\n\nThis 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 being. \n\n\n\nWeek 3 turns toward spiritual simplicity: the spaciousness that grows when we return to what anchors us\, listen for God’s quiet invitations\, and allow our lives to be shaped by gratitude and presence. Through Franciscan stories\, personal reflection\, and small‑group conversation\, participants will continue discerning their unique call to simplicity in daily life. \n\n\n\nJoin virtually via Zoom or gather in person at St. Anthony Spirituality Center in Marathon\, WI. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Sr. Meg Earsley\, FSPA\, lives in community with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse. She brings joy\, curiosity\, and a grounded Franciscan presence to her ministry. \n\n\n\nCost: $30 for the full series. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Call 715‑443‑2236\, email info@sarcenter.com\, or click here to register online.
URL:https://franfed.org/event/living-franciscan-simplicity-series-week-3-spiritual-simplicity-hybrid-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T163000
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CREATED:20260508T163202Z
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SUMMARY:Keep Marching! Women Deacons and the Future of the Church (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Assisi Heights Spirituality CenterSponsored by the Sisters of Saint Francis Women in Church & Society \n\n\n\n“Progress is possible\, not guaranteed. It will only be made if we keep marching…”— from the Broadway musical Suffs \n\n\n\nThe Church is in a historic moment. \n\n\n\nAcross the globe\, Catholics are actively discerning the role of women in the diaconate — and your voice matters.  Where does Pope Leo stand on women’s leadership? What has been recently shared by the Vatican about the path forward for women? How can ordinary Catholics participate in shaping this synodal chapter of our Church? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a lively\, hope-filled\, and interactive conversation about women deacons in the universal Church. \n\n\n\nYou will: \n\n\n\n\nDiscover surprising insights about the history and charism of the diaconate\n\n\n\nLearn how Discerning Deacons is engaging Catholics worldwide and bringing their voices to the Vatican\n\n\n\nFind practical ways you can contribute to the Church’s discernment\n\n\n\n\nThis is not just a presentation. It’s an invitation. The Spirit is moving. Let’s keep marching! \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/keep-marching-women-deacons-and-the-future-of-the-church-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Assisi Heights Spirituality Center":MAILTO:info@rochesterfranciscan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000
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SUMMARY:Guided Retreat: Finding God in Ordinary Time (Hybrid; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan Spiritual Center \n\n\n\nWhere is God in the midst of our everyday routines\, responsibilities\, and the quiet moments in between? This guided/silent retreat offers a spacious week to explore that question with intention and care. Through daily morning presentations\, extended silence\, evening prayer experiences\, and the beauty of the convent grounds\, participants are invited to notice the sacred woven through the ordinary. \n\n\n\nRetreatants may stay on campus at Neumann University\, reserve a hermitage\, commute from home\, or participate via Zoom. All presentations and meals take place at Our Lady of Angels Convent. \n\n\n\nRetreat Leader: Christine Marie Eberle — author and retreat facilitator known for connecting Scripture\, spirituality\, and everyday life. \n\n\n\nRates: \n\n\n\n\n$550 – Residential at Neumann University (meals & lodging; bring your own linens/toiletries)\n\n\n\n$650 – Hermitage residential rate (meals & lodging; bring your own toiletries)\n\n\n\n$400 – Supported residential rate (additional support available upon request)\n\n\n\n$275 – Commuter (one meal per day)\n\n\n\n$200 – Zoom only\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Franciscan Spiritual CenterOur Lady of Angels Convent609 S. Convent Road\, Aston\, PA 19014Questions? Contract Patricia Platt (pplatt@osfphila.org) \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/guided-retreat-finding-god-in-ordinary-time-hybrid-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T203000
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CREATED:20260603T154548Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Magnifica Humanitas: Disarming AI\, Being Fully Human\, and Integral Ecology (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore how the encyclical speaks to our relationship with God\, one another\, creation\, and technology. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-magnifica-humanitas-disarming-ai-being-fully-human-and-integral-ecology-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T235959
DTSTAMP:20260610T182700
CREATED:20260227T230454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T230459Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 800 Years Together: 1226-2026 (In-Person; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:“Transitus in an Era of Epochal Change” Hosted by St. Bonaventure University \n\n\n\nConventual\, Capuchin\, and OFM friars will gather at St. Bonaventure University for a four-day conference exploring the meaning of the Transitus in a time of profound global and ecclesial change. Through scholarship\, preaching\, and shared reflection\, participants will consider how Franciscan memory and imagination can guide us in this era of transformation. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nJoshua Benson\, PhD – The Testament: Remembering in an Era of Change\n\n\n\nJay Hammond\, PhD – The Admonitions: Living in an Era of Change\n\n\n\nBishop John Stowe\, OFM Conv. – What I Heard: Responding to Our Era of Epochal Change\n\n\n\n\nPresiders & Preachers: \n\n\n\n\nSean Cardinal O’Malley\, OFM Cap.\n\n\n\nBishop Michael Martin\, OFM Conv.\n\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/celebrating-800-years-together-1226-2026-in-person-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182700
CREATED:20260212T191054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T191404Z
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SUMMARY:Claim Your Individuality: Put Your Negative Shadow to Rest! (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans \n\n\n\nWe 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 authentic selves. Together we’ll look at how embracing\, rather than resisting\, our darker edges can free us from old patterns and lead to greater compassion\, self-awareness\, and inner peace. Come ready to meet the parts of yourself you’ve kept in the dark and gently invite them into the light. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/claim-your-individuality-put-your-negative-shadow-to-rest-online-in-person-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Oldenburg Franciscan Center":MAILTO:center@oldenburgosf.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T203000
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CREATED:20260609T175654Z
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SUMMARY:The Yoga of St. Francis with Craig Bullock (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Shalom Spirituality Center \n\n\n\nDiscover 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. \n\n\n\nMany know yoga as a physical practice\, but its deepest roots are spiritual. Craig will guide participants in understanding how Kriya Yoga’s teachings — which hold special reverence for Jesus and St. Francis — can harmonize with Christian faith and enrich our own journey of transformation. Through stories\, reflection\, and gentle spiritual practice\, we’ll explore how Francis can help us hear Christ’s voice\, embody God’s goodness\, and become instruments of light in a world longing for peace. \n\n\n\nCraig brings decades of experience in mystical Christianity\, psychology\, and interspiritual dialogue\, offering a grounded and accessible path for seekers from all backgrounds. \n\n\n\nCost: $5 per personRegister by noon on Friday\, June 19 \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/the-yoga-of-st-francis-with-craig-bullock-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Shalom Spirituality Center":MAILTO:info@shalomretreats.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182700
CREATED:20260610T155416Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Climate Communications to Empower Action and Solutions (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Catholic Climate Covenant \n\n\n\nHow 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. \n\n\n\nJoin two leading climate communication researchers as they share insights on: \n\n\n\n\nHow storytelling can empower climate action and climate solutions\n\n\n\nHow to communicate about climate and sustainability in ways that motivate Church leadership and parish communities\n\n\n\nHow to engage across generations with hope\, clarity\, and moral purpose\n\n\n\n\nPanelists \n\n\n\n\nJoshua Ettinger\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication\n\n\n\nStylianos Syropoulos\, Director\, Intergenerational Decisions and Effective Action (IDEA) Lab\, and Assistant Professor\, College of Global Futures\, Arizona State University\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar will be recorded and shared with all who register. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-climate-communications-to-empower-action-and-solutions-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182700
CREATED:20260508T170345Z
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SUMMARY:The Padua Program (In-Person; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Forming leaders in the Franciscan mission \n\n\n\nHosted by the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University\, the Padua Program is a year-long formation experience for leaders who serve in Franciscan institutions and ministries. Through an immersive on‑campus workshop in July and ten monthly online seminars\, participants explore the spirituality of Saints Francis and Clare and learn practical approaches to mission‑based leadership in today’s organizations. \n\n\n\nNow entering its eighth cohort\, Padua has equipped leaders across education\, health care\, social services\, and retreat ministry with the tools to preserve\, strengthen\, and animate the Franciscan legacy in their own contexts. Guided by nationally recognized scholars and practitioners\, participants engage in study\, reflection\, and skill‑building within a supportive learning community. \n\n\n\nCohort VIII will gather July 8–11\, 2026\, in the newly renovated Francis Hall on the scenic St. Bonaventure campus. Registration is $3\,000 and includes housing and meals. \n\n\n\nRegistration for the 2026 Padua Program is now open. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/the-padua-program-in-person-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University":MAILTO:fip@sbu.edu
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