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SUMMARY:Webinar: Time to Act for Citizenship (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franciscan Action Network for a timely webinar on the current immigration landscape. \n\n\n\nImmigration policy is shifting quickly\, with increased enforcement and detention even as long-term solutions remain unresolved. This session will offer a clear overview of what is happening now\, a faith-rooted reflection on why a pathway to citizenship matters\, and practical ways to take action\, including opportunities to participate in FAN’s April Advocacy Days. We will also hear directly from a DACA recipient. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join! \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-time-to-act-for-citizenship-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260217T233033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233035Z
UID:10002227-1772132400-1772137800@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: "Work In Progress" with Fr. James Martin (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Bethany Center Hudson Valley \n\n\n\nThe Bethany Center invites you to an evening of conversation with Fr. James Martin\, SJ\, as he reflects on vocation\, the small but meaningful lessons that shape a life\, and the unexpected steps that led him to the Jesuits. His new memoir\, Work in Progress\, offers a humorous and heartfelt look at growing up\, discerning purpose\, and finding one’s way. \n\n\n\nWhether you are navigating your own next steps or simply curious about the twists and turns of a spiritual journey\, this is a chance to listen\, reflect\, and share in community. Together we’ll explore what it means to become our best selves\, care for one another\, and take responsibility for our common home. \n\n\n\nFr. Martin is a Jesuit priest\, editor at large of America magazine\, consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication\, and a bestselling author whose work has appeared across major media outlets. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-work-in-progress-with-fr-james-martin-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20251223T212447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T212449Z
UID:10002139-1772134200-1772139600@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV - Living Christian Love\, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI\, Climate Change & Terror
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center and Sisters of Saint Francis (Rochester\, MN)\, we invite you to a 7-week Zoom series with Sister Dawn Nothwehr exploring how generations of Christians have lived their faith amid conflict\, change\, and global challenge. Through scripture\, Catholic Social Teaching\, and contemporary reflections\, we’ll uncover practical ways to bring Christ’s healing presence into our communities today. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\nFaith in Action – What Jesus teaches about poverty and justice\n\n\n\nImages of God – Insights from the Old and New Testaments\n\n\n\nLiving Our Beliefs – How early Christians shaped community and compassion\n\n\n\nCatholic Social Teaching – From its origins to Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’\n\n\n\nMaking It Personal – Exploring today’s social issues through a faith-based lens\n\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/online-series-leo-xiii-to-leo-xiv-living-christian-love-justice-mutuality-in-a-politically-divided-world-of-ai-climate-change-terror/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260213T205242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205244Z
UID:10002222-1772272800-1772283600@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Mini-Retreat: Hope That Transforms Us (Hybrid; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis (Rochester\, MN) at the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center \n\n\n\nHow do we hold onto hope in challenging times? This half-day retreat (in-person or virtual) invites you to hear stories from local presenters who share the moments\, practices\, and perspectives that have helped them find light even in seasons of darkness. Through inspiring storytelling\, quiet personal reflection\, and a supportive group conversation\, you’ll explore simple\, meaningful ways to cultivate joy\, resilience\, and renewed purpose in your own life. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/mini-retreat-hope-that-transforms-us-hybrid-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Retreats,Virtual Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Assisi Heights Spirituality Center":MAILTO:info@rochesterfranciscan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260204T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T212000Z
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SUMMARY:Lectio Lent Series (Online; Fran Fed Event)
DESCRIPTION:During this Lenten season\, we invite you to enter more deeply into the Gospel through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina\, a prayerful reading of Scripture that opens the heart to God’s presence. Over five Sundays\, we will reflect on the Sunday readings and explore how the Spirit calls us\, as Franciscans\, to walk the way of peace\, justice\, and conversion of heart. \n\n\n\nEach session will include: \n\n\n\n\nA communal experience of Lectio Divina rooted in the Lenten Scriptures\n\n\n\nQuiet time for personal prayer and contemplative reflection\n\n\n\nLarge- and small-group conversation to share insights and faith experiences\n\n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged\, if possible\, to commit to all five Sundays. Doing so allows regular small groups to journey together through Lent\, deepening both personal and communal reflection. However\, all are welcome to join individual sessions as they are able. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/lenten-vespers-series-sharing-stories-of-conversion-online-fran-fed-event/2026-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260213T205607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205609Z
UID:10002223-1772566200-1772571600@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Immigration Realities Today and Our Response (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis (Rochester\, MN) at the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center \n\n\n\nSister Kathleen Warren\, OSF\, will host a conversation with Bishop Michael Pham\, the seventh bishop of San Diego and the first Vietnamese American bishop in the United States. Together they will explore his personal experience as an immigrant\, current realities at the U.S.-Mexico border\, and how the Church is responding in San Diego. The evening will also offer practical suggestions for how we\, as citizens and people of faith\, can engage with compassion and clarity. \n\n\n\nFollowing the interview\, participants will join small-group discussions and conclude with a Q&A. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/immigration-realities-today-and-our-response-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:20260305T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T230000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260302T205832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T205836Z
UID:10002230-1772748000-1772751600@franfed.org
SUMMARY:FST Zoom Lecture Series - Sacred and Social: The Person as the Foundation of Catholic Social Teaching (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan School of TheologyPresented by Kenneth Himes\, OFM\, PhD \n\n\n\nModern Catholic Social Teaching begins with a rich understanding of the human person\, shaped by biblical\, patristic\, and medieval insights into creation\, the Incarnation\, the Trinity\, and the life of the Church. In this lecture\, Fr. Kenneth Himes explores how this theological vision grounds the Church’s social tradition and continues to guide our moral and communal life today. \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-series-sacred-and-social-the-person-as-the-foundation-of-catholic-social-teaching-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260204T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T212000Z
UID:10002208-1772996400-1773000000@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Lectio Lent Series (Online; Fran Fed Event)
DESCRIPTION:During this Lenten season\, we invite you to enter more deeply into the Gospel through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina\, a prayerful reading of Scripture that opens the heart to God’s presence. Over five Sundays\, we will reflect on the Sunday readings and explore how the Spirit calls us\, as Franciscans\, to walk the way of peace\, justice\, and conversion of heart. \n\n\n\nEach session will include: \n\n\n\n\nA communal experience of Lectio Divina rooted in the Lenten Scriptures\n\n\n\nQuiet time for personal prayer and contemplative reflection\n\n\n\nLarge- and small-group conversation to share insights and faith experiences\n\n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged\, if possible\, to commit to all five Sundays. Doing so allows regular small groups to journey together through Lent\, deepening both personal and communal reflection. However\, all are welcome to join individual sessions as they are able. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/lenten-vespers-series-sharing-stories-of-conversion-online-fran-fed-event/2026-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20251223T215228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T215230Z
UID:10002142-1773082800-1773088200@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom \n\n\n\n👉 Click here to register \n\n\n\nThis monthly virtual gathering is grounded in prayer\, reflection\, and community. We’ll begin with a short time of meditation and contemplative prayer\, followed by a reading to guide our shared reflection and group discussion. These circles offer a welcoming\, sacred space to connect with fellow Franciscans across the country. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://franfed.org/event/franciscan-connection-circles-monthly-online/2026-03-09/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260227T212906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212908Z
UID:10002228-1773171000-1773176400@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Film Discussion: Choosing Earth; Choosing Life (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help \n\n\n\nJoin the Franciscan Sisters and Franciscans for Earth for a free online screening and conversation around Choosing Earth; Choosing Life\, a documentary exploring the speed and scale of our unfolding planetary crisis\, and the profound opportunity it offers for awakening\, compassion\, and collective transformation. Through a whole-systems lens\, the film weaves together stories from around the world that reveal both the heartbreak of climate discruption\, inequity\, and species loss\, and the resilience and creativity emerging in response. \n\n\n\nProduced and directed by Coleen LeDrew Elgin\, the film features voices such as Duane Elgin\, Victoria Santos\, Jack Kornfield\, Joanna Macy\, Nate Hagens\, Beena Sharma\, Lynne Twist\, Rama Mani\, and others who reflect on what it means to meet this moment with courage and an open heart. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to gather\, watch\, and reflect together. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/film-discussion-choosing-earth-choosing-life-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help":MAILTO:info@fsolph.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260204T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T212000Z
UID:10002209-1773601200-1773604800@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Lectio Lent Series (Online; Fran Fed Event)
DESCRIPTION:During this Lenten season\, we invite you to enter more deeply into the Gospel through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina\, a prayerful reading of Scripture that opens the heart to God’s presence. Over five Sundays\, we will reflect on the Sunday readings and explore how the Spirit calls us\, as Franciscans\, to walk the way of peace\, justice\, and conversion of heart. \n\n\n\nEach session will include: \n\n\n\n\nA communal experience of Lectio Divina rooted in the Lenten Scriptures\n\n\n\nQuiet time for personal prayer and contemplative reflection\n\n\n\nLarge- and small-group conversation to share insights and faith experiences\n\n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged\, if possible\, to commit to all five Sundays. Doing so allows regular small groups to journey together through Lent\, deepening both personal and communal reflection. However\, all are welcome to join individual sessions as they are able. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/lenten-vespers-series-sharing-stories-of-conversion-online-fran-fed-event/2026-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Virtual Events
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260312T031717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T031719Z
UID:10002231-1773864000-1773867600@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Prayer Service: Franciscan Crown Rosary for Peace (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:The Justice\, Peace\, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Commission of the Secular Franciscan Order – USA invites all who seek peace to a virtual prayer service using the traditional Franciscan Crown Rosary\, with contemporary reflections and a peace prayer by Pope Leo XIV.  \n\n\n\nPrayers will be shown on Zoom\, and multilingual versions are available for those who wish to follow along. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/virtual-prayer-service-franciscan-crown-rosary-for-peace-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260213T210028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T210030Z
UID:10002224-1773914400-1773919800@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Loneliness: The New Pandemic (Hybrid; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis (Rochester\, MN) at the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center \n\n\n\nLoneliness touches every life at some point\, yet it can be difficult to name\, understand\, or address. This session explores what loneliness is\, how it shows up in our bodies and behaviors\, and how social isolation relates to the experience of being lonely. Participants will learn signs and symptoms to watch for\, along with practical ways caregivers and health-care professionals can walk alongside those who are struggling and help connect them with appropriate support. \n\n\n\nClick here to register to attend via Zoom \n\n\n\nClick here to register to attend in-person
URL:https://franfed.org/event/loneliness-the-new-pandemic-hybrid-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:20260319T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T233000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260312T161413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161415Z
UID:10002233-1773957600-1773963000@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Society We Deserve - Where Everyone Belongs and Everyone Can Thrive (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Paths to Understanding \n\n\n\nMany of us feel it—division\, exhaustion\, and distrust and are wearing on our communities. Rev. Terry Kyllo offers a compassionate and clear look at what’s happening beneath today’s political and cultural conflicts\, and why so many people feel vulnerable and alone. \n\n\n\nDrawing on social research\, Scripture\, and years of bridge-building experience\, Rev. Kyllo shares a hopeful and practica path forward. Instead of retreating into fear or frustration\, he invites us to imagine how we can rebuild trust\, strengthen our communities\, and renew the social contract from the ground up. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-the-society-we-deserve-where-everyone-belongs-and-everyone-can-thrive-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260216T184157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T151839Z
UID:10002226-1774087200-1774096200@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Living the Penitential Life: A Lenten Morning of Reflection (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls\, MN \n\n\n\nJoin the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls for a Lenten morning of reflection\, prayer\, and conversation on how we live the Church’s call to a penitential life. \n\n\n\nSister Elise Saggau\, OSF\, will guide participants in exploring the traditional Lenten practices of prayer\, almsgiving\, and fasting\, and how these can be lived today in ways that are meaningful\, transformative\, and rooted in the Gospel. Through talks\, quiet reflection\, and small-group sharing\, participants will be invited to deepen their preparation for the Resurrection and reflect on how Word and Sacrament shape our daily lives. \n\n\n\nEarly registrations are appreciated by March 19. \n\n\n\nClick here to register \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Kari Lamb at 320-632-0604 or associates@fslf.org
URL:https://franfed.org/event/living-the-penitential-life-a-lenten-morning-of-reflection-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260320T201230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T201232Z
UID:10002237-1774094400-1774098000@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Franciscan Crown Rosary for Peace in a Time of Violence (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the JPIC Commission of the Secular Franciscan Order – USA \n\n\n\nIn the spirit of the Jubilee of St. Francis of Assisi\, the JPIC Commission invites the public to a virtual prayer service for peace. This gathering repeats the prayers offered earlier in March and continues our shared commitment to respond to current events with Franciscan hope\, compassion\, and nonviolence. \n\n\n\nWe will pray the Franciscan Crown Rosary\, with added contemporary reflections and a peace prayer by Pope Leo XIV. The prayers will be displayed on Zoom\, and multilingual versions are available for those who wish to follow along or pray on their own. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/franciscan-crown-rosary-for-peace-in-a-time-of-violence-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260312T170707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170709Z
UID:10002234-1774195200-1774198800@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Our Franciscan Presence: Participating Nonviolently in the Public Square (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan Action Network \n\n\n\nAs Franciscan-hearted people\, we are called to bring a grounded\, peaceful presence into the public square. This online session offers practical tools for cultivating that presence—how to spiritually prepare\, stay centered\, respond when confronted\, and embody the Gospel of peace in moments of tension. \n\n\n\nTogether we’ll explore how to show up at rallies\, vigils\, and witness events with humility\, courage\, and nonviolence. Participants will learn simple skills for remaining rooted\, de-escalating conflict\, and moving as a community shaped by Franciscan values. \n\n\n\nThis session is especially helpful for those planning to participate in upcoming opportunities such as No Kings\, peace rallies\, vigils\, and other public witness events. \n\n\n\nClick here to register \n\n\n\nPlease note: the session will not be recorded\, but all registrants will receive a one‑page summary afterward.
URL:https://franfed.org/event/preparing-our-franciscan-presence-participating-nonviolently-in-the-public-square-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260204T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T212000Z
UID:10002210-1774206000-1774209600@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Lectio Lent Series (Online; Fran Fed Event)
DESCRIPTION:During this Lenten season\, we invite you to enter more deeply into the Gospel through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina\, a prayerful reading of Scripture that opens the heart to God’s presence. Over five Sundays\, we will reflect on the Sunday readings and explore how the Spirit calls us\, as Franciscans\, to walk the way of peace\, justice\, and conversion of heart. \n\n\n\nEach session will include: \n\n\n\n\nA communal experience of Lectio Divina rooted in the Lenten Scriptures\n\n\n\nQuiet time for personal prayer and contemplative reflection\n\n\n\nLarge- and small-group conversation to share insights and faith experiences\n\n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged\, if possible\, to commit to all five Sundays. Doing so allows regular small groups to journey together through Lent\, deepening both personal and communal reflection. However\, all are welcome to join individual sessions as they are able. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/lenten-vespers-series-sharing-stories-of-conversion-online-fran-fed-event/2026-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Virtual Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260320T200552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T200554Z
UID:10002236-1774380600-1774386000@franfed.org
SUMMARY:A Woman's War\, Too: Women at Work During World War II (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center of the Sisters of Saint Francis (Rochester\, MN)\, Sponsored by Women in Church & Society \n\n\n\nDiscover the powerful and often overlooked stories of Minnesota women whose courage and skill shaped the World War II era. Author Virginia Wright-Peterson will guide us through the rich history behind her book A Woman’s War\, Too\, highlighting how women stepped into roles as nurses\, journalists\, pilots\, factory workers\, cryptologists\, and peace activists. Through vivid personal accounts—from Pearl harbor to the aftermath of the atomic bomb—we’ll explore how women transformed both the home front and the global war effort. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging evening that honors resilience\, service\, and the lasting impact of women whose contributions defined a generation. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/a-womans-war-too-women-at-work-during-world-war-ii-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260212T185507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T185509Z
UID:10002214-1774690200-1774697400@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Dying and Rising: Finding Your True Self Within (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans \n\n\n\nJourney with us this Lent as we explore the deep connections between Jesus’ path and our own inner work of growth and transformation. Through scripture\, meaningful quotes\, artful images\, and reflective music\, this program creates a quiet space to listen within. Together we will consider the patterns we are called to release and the new life waiting to emerge\, discovering how the movements of dying and rising shape our most authentic selves. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/dying-and-rising-finding-your-true-self-within-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:20260409T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T230000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260326T154005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T154007Z
UID:10002238-1775772000-1775775600@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Eucharist and Ecology: Pope Francis's Liturgical Theology of Caring for Our Common Home (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology \n\n\n\nHow does the Eucharist shape the way we care for creation? In this online lecture\, Christopher O’Brien\, PhD\, explores Pope Francis’s vision of the deep relationship between Eucharist and ecology—drawing especially from Laudato Si’ and Desiderio Desideravi. Dr. O’Brien will also offer a brief reflection on Pope Leo and the newly released “Mass for the Care of Creation” (July 2025)\, highlighting how liturgical life forms us for ecological conversion. \n\n\n\nClick here to register \n\n\n\nThe lecture will be recorded and sent to all registrants\, and will also be posted on FST’s YouTube channel.
URL:https://franfed.org/event/eucharist-and-ecology-pope-franciss-liturgical-theology-of-caring-for-our-common-home-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20251223T215228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T215230Z
UID:10002143-1776106800-1776112200@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom \n\n\n\n👉 Click here to register \n\n\n\nThis monthly virtual gathering is grounded in prayer\, reflection\, and community. We’ll begin with a short time of meditation and contemplative prayer\, followed by a reading to guide our shared reflection and group discussion. These circles offer a welcoming\, sacred space to connect with fellow Franciscans across the country. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://franfed.org/event/franciscan-connection-circles-monthly-online/2026-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Virtual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260411T225052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T225056Z
UID:10002239-1776193200-1776196800@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Advocating for a Just Farm Bill (Online Event; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan Action Network \n\n\n\nAs hunger continues to rise across the United States\, the federal government has proposed significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)\, the nation’s most effective anti-hunger program. These changes appear in the administration’s recently released 2027 budget\, which includes major reductions to domestic programs. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will offer an overview of the current anti-hunger landscape\, a faith-rooted reflection on the urgency of meeting human needs\, and practical ways to take action. Speakers will include experts from the Salvation Army and MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. \n\n\n\nA recording will be available after the event for anyone unable to attend live. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-advocating-for-a-just-farm-bill-online-event-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20251114T201538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T183106Z
UID:10002121-1776279600-1776286800@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Part Two | An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War (Virtual Event Series)
DESCRIPTION:Part of a Four-Part Virtual Series Commemorating the 800th Anniversary of the Easter of Francis of AssisiPresented in collaboration with Shalom Spirituality Center and the Franciscan Federation \n\n\n\nJoin Sr. Kathleen Warren\, OSF for a powerful exploration of the historic meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malek al-Kamil during the Fifth Crusade. In a time marked by violence and division\, this extraordinary encounter offers enduring lessons on peaceful dialogue\, mutual respect\, and the possibility of transformation across seemingly insurmountable boundaries. \n\n\n\nDrawing from Franciscan tradition and interfaith scholarship\, Sr. Kathleen will guide participants in reflecting on how this 800-year-old story might illuminate paths toward healing and right relationship in our own time. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register \n\n\n\nSr. Kathleen Warren\, OSF is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Rochester\, Minnesota and a scholar of interreligious dialogue. She is the author of Daring to Cross the Threshold: Francis of Assisi Encounters Sultan Malek al-Kamil and co-producer of In the Footprints of Francis and the Sultan. Her work bridges faith traditions and invites courageous peacemaking. \n\n\n\nThis session is the third installment in a four-part virtual series commemorating the Easter of St. Francis. Join us again in July and October to continue the journey. \n\n\n\nSave the Dates for the Full Series: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 15 – St. Francis of Assisi: Birds\, Wolves\, Bulls and Bears (Oh My!) with Sr. Margaret Carney\, OSF – Click here to register\n\n\n\nOctober 7 – The Cosmic Community of Creation: Exploring the Ecospirituality of St. Francis in the Canticle of the Creatures with Dan Horan – Click here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/part-three-an-extraordinary-encounter-peaceful-dialogue-in-the-midst-of-war-virtual-event-series/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260412T000939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T001040Z
UID:10002240-1776798000-1776801600@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Plan Launch Session
DESCRIPTION:Our new Strategic Plan has officially been approved\, and we are excited to begin putting it into action. This Zoom listening session is an opportunity to hear what the plan includes\, how we hope to bring it to life\, and ways you can stay connected with the Federation in the months ahead. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/strategic-plan-launch-listening-session/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Virtual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260412T001424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T001426Z
UID:10002241-1776855600-1776859200@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Plan Launch Session
DESCRIPTION:Our new Strategic Plan has officially been approved\, and we are excited to begin putting it into action. This Zoom listening session is an opportunity to hear what the plan includes\, how we hope to bring it to life\, and ways you can stay connected with the Federation in the months ahead. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/strategic-plan-launch-session/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Virtual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T223000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260415T015123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T015125Z
UID:10002243-1776978000-1776983400@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - The Society We Deserve: Where Everyone Belongs and Everyone Can Thrive (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Paths to Understanding \n\n\n\nMany people today feel anxious about the future of our communities and our country. Division and distrust seem to grow faster than our capacity to understand one another. In this webinar\, Pastor Terry Kyllo\, executive director of Paths to Understanding\, explores why these forces have become so powerful — and how dynamics in our media\, politics\, and economy often intensify fear between groups. \n\n\n\nTogether with program director Hannah Hochkeppel\, he invites participants to consider how faith\, courage\, and love of neighbor can help us move toward a society where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive. This session offers a thoughtful\, accessible look at what it means to build community across differences and to respond to our moment with clarity and hope. \n\n\n\nPaths to Understanding is an interfaith nonprofit dedicated to fostering connection and strengthening relationships across diverse backgrounds. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-the-society-we-deserve-where-everyone-belongs-and-everyone-can-thrive-online-partner-event-2/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T223000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260415T015535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T015537Z
UID:10002244-1777582800-1777588200@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Strategies of Love: Where Do We Start?
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Paths to Understanding \n\n\n\nWhat would it look like to build a society where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive? In this webinar\, Pastor Terry Kyllo offers a hopeful\, practical vision for renewing our common life through the everyday practice of loving our neighbors. \n\n\n\nDrawing on Scripture\, social research\, and years of community experience\, Terry introduces three strategies — Bridge\, Block\, and Build — that help us respond to division with clarity and courage. Participants will explore how these approaches can strengthen relationships\, reduce harm\, and create the conditions for a more just and connected society. \n\n\n\nPaths to Understanding is an interfaith nonprofit dedicated to fostering connection and strengthening relationships across diverse backgrounds. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-strategies-of-love-where-do-we-start/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20260212T190429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T190430Z
UID:10002216-1777714200-1777721400@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Mini-Retreat: Relationships in Prayer (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans \n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered how prayer is shaping your life beneath the surface? This morning retreat invites you to explore the rich and varied relationships the Spirit opens to us through prayer. Together we’ll reflect on how poetry\, silence\, scripture\, nature\, and community can deepen our ongoing conversation with God. Come discover new pathways of connection and the quiet ways grace is already at work within you. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/mini-retreat-relationships-in-prayer-online-in-person-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Oldenburg Franciscan Center":MAILTO:center@oldenburgosf.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T171832
CREATED:20251223T215228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T215230Z
UID:10002144-1778526000-1778531400@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom \n\n\n\n👉 Click here to register \n\n\n\nThis monthly virtual gathering is grounded in prayer\, reflection\, and community. We’ll begin with a short time of meditation and contemplative prayer\, followed by a reading to guide our shared reflection and group discussion. These circles offer a welcoming\, sacred space to connect with fellow Franciscans across the country. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://franfed.org/event/franciscan-connection-circles-monthly-online/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Internal Event,Virtual Events
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