Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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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)
The Franciscan Federation’s Intergenerational Eco‑Justice & Spirituality Network (IEJSN) is launching a new webinar series in partnership with the Franciscan Action Network, Catholic Climate Covenant, and the Interfaith Public Health Network. In this Jubilee year, the series explores how St. Francis’s way of seeing the world can deepen our awareness, guide our advocacy, and shape… Continue Reading IEJSN Webinar Series: Part One – The Long Story of Creation and the Work of Ecological Healing, Sr. Joan Brown, OSF (Online)
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)
Walking Together in the Spirit of Francis and Clare Encountering the Sacred Through the Spirituality of Place Join us for a reflective online gathering with Mary Beth Wisniewski from Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs to explore how the landscapes of Francis and Clare continue to shape the hearts of pilgrims today. To walk in the footsteps of… Continue Reading Walking Together in the Spirit of Francis and Clare (Online)
Hosted by the Franciscan Spiritual Center Where is God in the midst of our everyday routines, responsibilities, and the quiet moments in between? This guided/silent retreat offers a spacious week to explore that question with intention and care. Through daily morning presentations, extended silence, evening prayer experiences, and the beauty of the convent grounds, participants… Continue Reading Guided Retreat: Finding God in Ordinary Time (Hybrid; Partner Event)
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)
"Transitus in an Era of Epochal Change" Hosted by St. Bonaventure University Conventual, Capuchin, and OFM friars will gather at St. Bonaventure University for a four-day conference exploring the meaning of the Transitus in a time of profound global and ecclesial change. Through scholarship, preaching, and shared reflection, participants will consider how Franciscan memory and… Continue Reading Celebrating 800 Years Together: 1226-2026 (In-Person; 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)
Forming leaders in the Franciscan mission Hosted by the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University, the Padua Program is a year-long formation experience for leaders who serve in Franciscan institutions and ministries. Through an immersive on‑campus workshop in July and ten monthly online seminars, participants explore the spirituality of Saints Francis and Clare and learn… Continue Reading The Padua Program (In-Person; Partner Event)
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)
Part of a Four-Part Virtual Series Commemorating the 800th Anniversary of the Easter of Francis of AssisiPresented in collaboration with the Shalom Spirituality Center and the Franciscan Federation Join Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF for a lively and thought-provoking session exploring how the early friars of the Franciscan tradition navigated the economic realities of their time—and… Continue Reading Part Three | St. Francis of Assisi: Birds, Wolves, Bulls and Bears (Oh My!) (Virtual Event Series)