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Blessing of Pets and Gifts of Creation – Hosted by the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred HeartJoin the Franciscan Sisters in Frankfort, IL on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 1:00pm for an outdoor Blessing of Pets and Gifts of Creation. Held in front of the Motherhouse lobby at St. Francis Woods, this event invites all… Continue Reading In-Person: Blessing of Pets and Gifts of Creation (Partner Event)
As COP30 approaches, Franciscans International is hosting a series of webinars to explore why the UN Climate Conferences matter—and how Franciscans have long been at the forefront of environmental justice. The series began August 19 with a look at the history of global climate efforts. This next session will reflect on the climate call of… Continue Reading Webinar: The Episcopal Conferences of the Global South: A Franciscan Perspective (Partner Event)
Rosary of Modern Sorrows – Online EventJoin the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30pm (MT) to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Rosary with a special guided prayer via Zoom. The Rosary of Modern Sorrows lifts up social justice intentions and invites participants to pray for peace… Continue Reading Online Prayer Gathering: Rosary of Modern Sorrows (Partner Event)
Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 202512:00–1:30 p.m. EST | Online | $25 for all three sessionsHosted by the Franciscan CenterLed by Fr. Michael Reyes, OFM Take a sacred pause in the middle of your day. This three-part online lunchtime retreat celebrates the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of Creation, inviting participants to… Continue Reading Online Retreat: Praise Be to You: Eucharistic Eyes on Creation (Partner Event)
Franciscan School of Theology – Monthly Zoom Lecture Series Join the Franciscan School of Theology for its next Zoom lecture in their ongoing monthly series, offered throughout the academic year. These gatherings invite participants into thoughtful dialogue at the intersection of theology, culture, and Franciscan tradition. If you cannot attend live, all lectures are posted… Continue Reading Webinar: How Does the San Damiano Cross Speak of Passion and Resurrection? (Partner Event)
Join the Portiuncula Center for Prayer on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00am-Noon (Central Time) for a special Zoom presentation with Brother Bill Short, OFM. This session explores the inclusive vision of Francis and Clare of Assisi—whose 13th-century community welcomed people of all backgrounds, vocations and cultures—and how their Gospel-centered way of life can inspire… Continue Reading Webinar: The Inclusive Community of Francis and Clare (Partner Event)
Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom 👉 Click here to register This 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… Continue Reading Franciscan Connection Circle (Fran. Fed Event)
🕊️ Abolishing the Death Penalty: A Conversation with Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJJoin the Felician Sisters of North America’s JPIC Office and Felician Services, Inc. for a powerful webinar featuring Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ—internationally recognized advocate for the abolition of the death penalty and author of Dead Man Walking. Her ministry has sparked national dialogue and… Continue Reading Webinar: Faith & the End of the Penalty (Partner Event)
🎬 Virtual Eco-Film Screening: Beethoven’s 9 – Ode to HumanityJoin the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Franciscans For Earth for a free online screening and discussion of the Bullfrog Films documentary Beethoven’s 9: Ode to Humanity on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 6:30–8:00 PM Central via Zoom. This deeply personal film… Continue Reading Virtual Eco-Film Screening: Beethoven’s 9 – Ode to Humanity (Partner Event)
Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 202512:00–1:30 p.m. EST | Online | $25 for all three sessionsHosted by the Franciscan CenterLed by Fr. Michael Reyes, OFM Take a sacred pause in the middle of your day. This three-part online lunchtime retreat celebrates the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of Creation, inviting participants to… Continue Reading Online Retreat: Praise Be to You: Eucharistic Eyes on Creation (Partner Event)
Canticle of Creation: A New Musical CompositionHosted by Simply Franciscan You are invited to a special online celebration of the 800th anniversary of The Canticle of Creation, the first poem written in Italian by Saint Francis of Assisi. Composed between 1224 and 1226, this beloved hymn invites all of creation—sun and moon, wind and water—to… Continue Reading Canticle of Creation: A New Musical Composition (Online; Partner Event)
Henri Nouwen: The Spiritual, Ethical, Artistic, and Social Vision in His Life and WorkHosted by the Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality and Peace This online forum brings together five speakers to explore the enduring impact of Henri Nouwen’s life and work—from his spiritual insights and artistic sensibilities to his ethical commitments and social witness. Each… Continue Reading Webinar: Henri Nouwen: The Spiritual, Ethical, Artistic, and Social Vision in His Life and Work (Partner Event)