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  • January 2026

  • Mon 26

    Webinar – Women Religious: Leading the Way on Laudato Si’ and the Synodal Process

    January 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

    Hosted by Catholic Climate Covenant Join us for this webinar highlighting the leadership of women religious in climate justice, sustainability, and the synodal journey. Congregations across the country are offering bold, creative witness through the Laudato Si' Action Platform, and this conversation will lift up some of the inspiring work already underway. Panelists include leaders… Continue Reading Webinar – Women Religious: Leading the Way on Laudato Si’ and the Synodal Process

  • Tue 27

    Webinar: Healthy Environment Workshop (Partner Event)

    January 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

    Join the Franciscan Action Network for the final session in a webinar series on the right to a clean and healthy environment. This interactive workshop will highlight state-level case studies and explore strategies for advancing Green Amendments in partnership with local networks. Grounded in a humans rights perspective, Franciscan spirituality, Catholic social teaching, and the… Continue Reading Webinar: Healthy Environment Workshop (Partner Event)

    Free
  • Tue 27

    Part One Contd. | The Easter of St. Francis of Assisi: Ongoing Conversion and the Spirituality of Presence (Virtual Event Series)

    January 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

    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 us for the second of two interactive Zoom sessions with Dr. Darleen Pryds, exploring the final years of Francis of Assisi and the spiritual journey of letting… Continue Reading Part One Contd. | The Easter of St. Francis of Assisi: Ongoing Conversion and the Spirituality of Presence (Virtual Event Series)

    $10
  • Thu 29

    Prayer for Immigrant Justice and Rule of Law

    January 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

    Join the Franciscan Action Network for a prayerful gathering focused on immigrant justice and the rule of law. In light of the recent events in Minneapolis, participants will hear reflections from FAN staff, members of the Twin Cities Franciscan Justice Circle, and other Franciscans about what they are witnessing in their communities and how we… Continue Reading Prayer for Immigrant Justice and Rule of Law

  • Thu 29

    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

  • Wed 4

    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
  • Thu 5

    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
  • Sat 7

    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
  • Mon 9

    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
  • Thu 12

    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
  • Thu 12

    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)

  • Thu 12

    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
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