GivingTuesday 2024
The Franciscan Federation is very grateful to all of our members and donors. As we move into 2025 and continue to serve our existing members and welcome new members into… Continue Reading GivingTuesday 2024
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The Franciscan Federation is very grateful to all of our members and donors. As we move into 2025 and continue to serve our existing members and welcome new members into… Continue Reading GivingTuesday 2024
Like quiet Earth in winter, we—amid the stress and conflicts of these times—need revitalizing ways to pause for rest and “letting be” amid the darkness so we can open to… Continue Reading Winter’s Wisdom, Rest & Renewal: A Solstice & Advent Retreat at Prairiewoods (in person)
The Franciscan Federation is very grateful to all of our members and donors. As we move into 2025 and continue to serve our existing members and welcome new members into… Continue Reading GivingTuesday 2024
The Franciscan Federation is very grateful to all of our members and donors. As we move into 2025 and continue to serve our existing members and welcome new members into… Continue Reading GivingTuesday 2024
Experience a day of renewal and relaxation. Take time out of your busy schedule to spend some quiet time on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis. Explore our… Continue Reading A Day of Quiet Renewal
Join us for a serene retreat during Advent, where we'll explore mindfulness practices to cultivate inner peace and spiritual renewal. Through guided meditations, reflective exercises, and group discussions, discover the… Continue Reading Advent Mindfulness Retreat: Cultivating Peace Within
Monthly coffee talks at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. .stk-gd8hybl .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important;color:#c0573e !important;line-height:1.2em !important;font-weight:400 !important;font-style:italic !important;font-family:"Alegreya Sans",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-gd8hybl .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:30px !important}}With S. Olga Wittekind, OSF, PhD, Spiritual Director & Clinical… Continue Reading Coffee Talks — Divine Presence: Mary’s Journey
Join us for a selective reading of poems inspired by the lives of Francis and Clare from poet/author Murray Bodo, OFM. His reading and ongoing commentary of these poems from… Continue Reading An Afternoon with Murray Bodo Sharing Poems and Insights Inspired by Francis and Clare via Zoom
Please note our new date, mark your calendars and plan to attend the Franciscan Federation Member Forum via Zoom on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1pm to 4pm ET | noon to… Continue Reading Franciscan Federation Member Forum
Author and former pastor, Brian McLaren, will discuss the process of change and explore both what is passing away and what is trying to be born in the spiritual lives… Continue Reading “Something Is Trying to Be Born”: An Afternoon with Brian McLaren via Zoom
Explore Franciscan Spirituality during this insightful monthly program focused on the life of St. Clare of Assisi. It is offered by the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, 9201 W.… Continue Reading Franciscan Spirituality Program
Francis of Assisi has inspired generations of artists, poets, mystics and nature-lovers. He is probably the only Christian saint to be found in local garden shops and hardware stores. What is it about his… Continue Reading Franciscan Federation Virtual Annual Retreat: “Singing a New Canticle: 1225 – 2025”