Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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Hosted at the Franciscan Renewal Center (The Casa) Join Dan Horan, PhD, for a weekend retreat exploring the storytelling heart of the Franciscan tradition. Drawing on the narrative richness of… Continue Reading Becoming the Stories We Tell: Exploring a Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination (In-Person Retreat; Partner Event)
On Friday, Oct. 2 at 5pm MT, the Franciscan Action Network will host a virtual Transitus service to honor the passing of St. Francis. This year’s gathering will be more… Continue Reading Virtual Transitus Service (Online; Partner Event)
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 Dan Horan… Continue Reading Part Four | The Cosmic Community of Creation: Exploring the Ecospirituality of St. Francis in the Canticle of the Creatures (Virtual Event Series)
Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis of Rochester, Minnesota - Assisi Heights Spirituality Center Join S. Dawn M. Nothwehr, OSF, Ph.D. for an eight‑week series (virtual or in‑person) exploring… Continue Reading From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)
Join us on October 10 for a day of reflection and community for Franciscans across Western New York. The Franciscan Federation and the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU)… Continue Reading WNY Franciscan Day (In-Person; FranFed Event)
Allow yourself the gift of time to be attentive to the Presence in this retreat offered by SSF Companions, Edythe-Preston Hardie and Debbie Scott. Edythe brings her experience of mindfulness… Continue Reading Centering Prayer + Mindfulness Retreat (Online via Zoom)
Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom 👉 Click here to join This monthly virtual gathering is grounded in prayer, reflection, and community. We’ll begin with a… Continue Reading Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)
Join the FSPA Sisters and Franciscans For Earth on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:30–8 p.m. Central for a free Zoom screening and discussion of Single-Use Planet, a 2025 documentary exploring… Continue Reading Single-Use Planet: Film Screening & Discussion (Online; Partner Event)
Online via Zoom • Monthly on the second Tuesday Join the Wheaton Franciscans for a 24‑month journey into the heart of Franciscan spirituality. Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life is… Continue Reading Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)
Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis of Rochester, Minnesota - Assisi Heights Spirituality Center Join S. Dawn M. Nothwehr, OSF, Ph.D. for an eight‑week series (virtual or in‑person) exploring… Continue Reading From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)
All are welcome to join the Franciscan Federation’s Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Network for our next all‑network gathering. This space is for anyone involved in JPIC ministry… Continue Reading JPIC Network Gathering (Online; FranFed Event)
Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis of Rochester, Minnesota - Assisi Heights Spirituality Center Join S. Dawn M. Nothwehr, OSF, Ph.D. for an eight‑week series (virtual or in‑person) exploring… Continue Reading From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)