Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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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 practice through her study at Plum Village and the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, and Debbie offers 19 years of experience in leading centering prayer… 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 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)
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 the political, economic, health, and environmental impacts of single-use plastics. Together, we’ll consider the growing impact of plastic waste on our communities, oceans, and the… 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 open to people of all or no faith tradition who want to learn more about the Franciscan story, deepen their spiritual life, and build community.… 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 how Catholic faith engages the social, political, economic, and ecological realities of our world. Rooted in Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, the social sciences, and the… 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 or advocacy, as well as those who are simply exploring justice‑led work within the Franciscan family. We’ll share updates, hear from one another, and look… 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 how Catholic faith engages the social, political, economic, and ecological realities of our world. Rooted in Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, the social sciences, and the… Continue Reading From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; 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 how Catholic faith engages the social, political, economic, and ecological realities of our world. Rooted in Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, the social sciences, and the… Continue Reading From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)
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 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)
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 open to people of all or no faith tradition who want to learn more about the Franciscan story, deepen their spiritual life, and build community.… Continue Reading Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (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 open to people of all or no faith tradition who want to learn more about the Franciscan story, deepen their spiritual life, and build community.… Continue Reading Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)
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 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)