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  • March 2026

  • Sat 28

    Dying and Rising: Finding Your True Self Within (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)

    March 28 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT

    Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Journey 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… Continue Reading Dying and Rising: Finding Your True Self Within (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)

    $30
  • Sat 28

    The Triduum Through the Eyes of Saint Francis (In-Person; Partner Event)

    March 28 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
    Franciscan Center 6751 Calumet Ave Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, United States

    The Franciscan Center & Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity (WI) invite you to an afternoon of reflection with Friar Michael Lasky, OFM Conv., exploring the Triduum through the eyes of Saint Francis. This experience highlights the Franciscan values of poverty, humility, and joyful surrender, offering a simple and reverent way to enter the holiest days… Continue Reading The Triduum Through the Eyes of Saint Francis (In-Person; Partner Event)

    $10
  • April 2026

  • Thu 9

    Environmental Policy Heading Into the Midterms (In-Person; Partner Event)

    April 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

    Join the Franciscans for Earth (FFE) Eco-Series for an evening with Melissa Vatterott, Policy & Strategy Director for the Missouri Coalition for the Environment. As part of our ongoing commitment to the Franciscan value of care for creation, this session will explore key environmental issues shaping Missouri as we approach the midterms. Melissa will offer… Continue Reading Environmental Policy Heading Into the Midterms (In-Person; Partner Event)

  • Thu 9

    Eucharist and Ecology: Pope Francis’s Liturgical Theology of Caring for Our Common Home (Online; Partner Event)

    April 9 @ 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT

    Hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology How 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… Continue Reading Eucharist and Ecology: Pope Francis’s Liturgical Theology of Caring for Our Common Home (Online; Partner Event)

    Free
  • Mon 13

    Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

    April 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

    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 Circles (Monthly; Online)

    Free
  • Tue 14

    CFP: “Life and Love Transfigured: Exploring New Horizons in the Franciscan Tradition”: A Conference to Mark the 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi (Partner Event)

    April 14 @ 8:00 am - April 16 @ 5:00 pm EDT

    The conference will be held in Durham University, UK (April 14-16, 2026), and will have three main strands: (1) Franciscan theology and philosophy; (2) Franciscan history; and (3) Franciscan spirituality, aesthetics, and evangelism. The conference organizers welcome papers from researchers in fields including, but not limited to, Franciscan theology, Franciscan history, Franciscan science, Franciscan literary… Continue Reading CFP: “Life and Love Transfigured: Exploring New Horizons in the Franciscan Tradition”: A Conference to Mark the 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi (Partner Event)

  • Tue 14

    Webinar: Advocating for a Just Farm Bill (Online Event; Partner Event)

    April 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Hosted by the Franciscan Action Network As 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. This webinar will… Continue Reading Webinar: Advocating for a Just Farm Bill (Online Event; Partner Event)

    Free
  • Wed 15

    Part Two | An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War (Virtual Event Series)

    April 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

    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 Join 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… Continue Reading Part Two | An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War (Virtual Event Series)

    $10
  • Sat 18

    Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Card Making (In-Person; Partner Event)

    April 18 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm EDT

    Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Creating with our hands can open a pathway to God that words alone cannot reach. This day-long retreat invites you into a gentle, prayerful space where art becomes a form of listening. Through simple card-making practices, you'll explore how creativity can express what lives deep within and how inviting God… Continue Reading Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Card Making (In-Person; Partner Event)

    $50
  • Tue 21

    Strategic Plan Launch Session

    April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    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.… Continue Reading Strategic Plan Launch Session

    Free
  • Wed 22

    Strategic Plan Launch Session

    April 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

    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.… Continue Reading Strategic Plan Launch Session

    Free
  • Thu 23

    Webinar – The Society We Deserve: Where Everyone Belongs and Everyone Can Thrive (Online; Partner Event)

    April 23 @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

    Hosted by Paths to Understanding Many 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… Continue Reading Webinar – The Society We Deserve: Where Everyone Belongs and Everyone Can Thrive (Online; Partner Event)

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