Hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology Presented by Sister Sarah Kohles, OSF Higher education today faces significant challenges, and a strong grounding in the Franciscan tradition can offer both stability and inspiration. In this lecture, Sister Sarah Kohles, OSF explores how the Franciscan charism takes root within a small, liberal arts university — not… Continue Reading FST Zoom Lecture – Little Flowers Everywhere: Integrating the Charism in a Small, Liberal Arts, Franciscan University – Sarah Kohles, OSF (Online; Partner Event)

Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Lucretia Mott, a New England Quaker recognized at age 25 for her gifts of vocal ministry, became a powerful voice for truth, justice, and compassion in her time. Guided by a deep sense of Spirit, she spoke with courage and love, helping to shape social change through her witness. Her… Continue Reading A Life Still Speaking: Lucretia Mott (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)

Hosted by St. Anthony Spirituality CenterPresented by Sr. Meg Earsley, FSPA This gathering is the third and final session in a three‑part exploration of Franciscan simplicity. Each week has invited participants to reflect on a different dimension of living with intention—material, emotional, and spiritual—and to take one small step toward a more grounded way of… Continue Reading Living Franciscan Simplicity Series – Week 3: Spiritual Simplicity (Hybrid; Partner Event)

Hosted by the Assisi Heights Spirituality CenterSponsored by the Sisters of Saint Francis Women in Church & Society “Progress is possible, not guaranteed. It will only be made if we keep marching…”— from the Broadway musical Suffs The Church is in a historic moment. Across the globe, Catholics are actively discerning the role of women in the… Continue Reading Keep Marching! Women Deacons and the Future of the Church (Online; Partner Event)

Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans We all carry parts of ourselves we'd rather not see. When we ignore or project these "shadow" aspects onto others, we lose touch with our own wholeness. This reflective program explores how recognizing and integrating the shadow can open the path toward individuation, the lifelong journey of becoming our most… Continue Reading Claim Your Individuality: Put Your Negative Shadow to Rest! (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)