Name: Contemplative Retreat: Forgiving Our Self and Others (In-Person; Partner Event)
Start: 2026-02-21T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-21T15:00:00-05:00

January 2026
Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

January 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

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… Continue Reading Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

$25
February 2026
Webinar: Our Cosmic Earth Journey through Suffering and Beauty (Online; Partner Event)

February 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Hosted by Assisi Heights Spirituality Center and the Sisters of St. Francis (Rochester, MN) In a world marked by conflict, climate disruption, and deep uncertainty, how do we stay awake to beauty, compassion, and the sacred? This online session with Sister Joan Brown invites participants into a reflective journey through the suffering and wonder woven… Continue Reading Webinar: Our Cosmic Earth Journey through Suffering and Beauty (Online; Partner Event)

$15
Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

February 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

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… Continue Reading Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

$25
Fran Fed Virtual Annual Retreat

February 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

From Darkness to Light: Honoring the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of FrancisOnline via Zoom Join us for the Franciscan Federation's annual virtual retreat on Saturday, February 7, 2026. This year's retreat commemorates the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi, inviting us into prayer, reflection, and dialogue on what it means… Continue Reading Fran Fed Virtual Annual Retreat

$30
Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

February 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST 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
Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

February 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

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… Continue Reading Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

$25
Reframing the Conversation About Climate Change (In-Person; Partner Event)

February 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Tau Center 335 South Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, Missouri, United States

Join the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the Laudato Si' Commission of the Archdiocese of St. Louis for an evening with environmental educator and climate communicator Hannah Phillips. With over 20 years of experience, Hannah brings a hopeful, connection-centered approach to understanding climate change and inspiring meaningful action. A discussion will… Continue Reading Reframing the Conversation About Climate Change (In-Person; Partner Event)
FST Zoom Lecture: Francis of Assisi and the Virtue of Empathy with Bill Cook, PhD (Online; Partner Event)

February 12 @ 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm EST

Join the Franciscan School of Theology for an evening with historian Bill Cook, PhD, exploring Francis of Assisi: Our Master Teacher of the Virtue of Empathy. In a time when empathy feels increasingly scarce, Dr. Cook invites us to consider how Francis's life offers a compelling model for identifying with those whose experiences differ from… Continue Reading FST Zoom Lecture: Francis of Assisi and the Virtue of Empathy with Bill Cook, PhD (Online; Partner Event)

Free
Retreat: A Day Apart (In-Person; Partner Event)

February 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm EST

Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis (Rochester, MN) Step away from the noise of daily life and enter a sacred space of stillness. A Day Apart is a two-part retreat inviting you to rest in quiet reflection, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and listen for the gentle movement of Spirit within. Through guided meditation,… Continue Reading Retreat: A Day Apart (In-Person; Partner Event)

$20
Fishes & Loaves: A Franciscan Prayer Night (Online; Partner Event)

February 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Join the Franciscan Action Network and friends for an evening of Franciscan prayer focused on anti-hunger efforts and poverty alleviation. In response to Pope Leo's call to spiritual poverty in Dilexi Te and the growing risks facing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), we will gather to pray with and for all who involuntarily fast… Continue Reading Fishes & Loaves: A Franciscan Prayer Night (Online; Partner Event)
Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

February 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

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… Continue Reading Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

$25
Contemplative Retreat: Forgiving Our Self and Others (In-Person; Partner Event)

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

Hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis (Rochester, MN) at the Assisi Heights Spirituality CenterInstructor: Roxane Chlachula Enter a quiet, prayerful space to explore the healing journey of forgiveness. Drawing on The Process of Forgiveness by Fr. William A. Meninger, this one-day contemplative retreat offers guidance through the challenges and stages of forgiving our self… Continue Reading Contemplative Retreat: Forgiving Our Self and Others (In-Person; Partner Event)

$75

Federation events

January 2026

Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

February 2026

Webinar: Our Cosmic Earth Journey through Suffering and Beauty (Online; Partner Event)

Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

Fran Fed Virtual Annual Retreat

Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

Reframing the Conversation About Climate Change (In-Person; Partner Event)

FST Zoom Lecture: Francis of Assisi and the Virtue of Empathy with Bill Cook, PhD (Online; Partner Event)

Retreat: A Day Apart (In-Person; Partner Event)

Fishes & Loaves: A Franciscan Prayer Night (Online; Partner Event)

Online Series: Leo XIII to Leo XIV – Living Christian Love, Justice & Mutuality in a Politically Divided World of AI, Climate Change & Terror

Contemplative Retreat: Forgiving Our Self and Others (In-Person; Partner Event)

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