Name: From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)
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October 2026
Being a Voice for the Palestinian Christian Community (Hybrid; Partner Event)

October 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Join the Sisters of Saint Francis in Rochester, MN for a hybrid evening with Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos on October 7 from 6:30–8:00pm. You’re welcome to attend in person at 1001 14th St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901, or join us virtually from wherever you are. Mother Agapia will share her firsthand experience living and serving in… Continue Reading Being a Voice for the Palestinian Christian Community (Hybrid; Partner Event)
From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)

October 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (In-Person; 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)

$25
WNY Franciscan Day (In-Person; FranFed Event)

October 10 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart 3860 Main St., Buffalo, New York, United States

Join us on October 10 for a day of reflection and community for Franciscans across Western New York. The Franciscan Federation and the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) will host a full program featuring Michele Dunne, OSF, Director of the Franciscan Action Network, along with speakers from the region. The day will include… Continue Reading WNY Franciscan Day (In-Person; FranFed Event)
Centering Prayer + Mindfulness Retreat (Online via Zoom)

October 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm EDT

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)
Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

October 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

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)

Free
Single-Use Planet: Film Screening & Discussion (Online; Partner Event)

October 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

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)
Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

October 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT 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)

Free
From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)

October 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (In-Person; 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)

$25
Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor: A Synodal Conversation (Online; Partner Event)

October 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Hosted by the Franciscan Spiritual Center, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Many of us are carrying deep questions about the environment, rising energy costs, the links between climate change and migration, and the future today’s young people will inherit. This synodal conversation is a chance to bring those concerns into… Continue Reading Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor: A Synodal Conversation (Online; Partner Event)
JPIC Network Gathering (Online; FranFed Event)

October 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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)
From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)

October 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (In-Person; 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)

$25
From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)

October 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (In-Person; 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)

$25

Federation events

October 2026

Being a Voice for the Palestinian Christian Community (Hybrid; Partner Event)

From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)

WNY Franciscan Day (In-Person; FranFed Event)

Centering Prayer + Mindfulness Retreat (Online via Zoom)

Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Single-Use Planet: Film Screening & Discussion (Online; Partner Event)

Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)

Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor: A Synodal Conversation (Online; Partner Event)

JPIC Network Gathering (Online; FranFed Event)

From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)

From Leo to Leo, Part II: Reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching Before the Midterm Elections (Hybrid; Partner Event)

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