Name: Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)
Start: 2026-08-10T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-10T20:30:00-04:00

June 2026
Webinar: Climate Communications to Empower Action and Solutions (Online; Partner Event)

June 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Hosted by Catholic Climate Covenant How we talk about climate change shapes how our communities respond. This webinar explores practical ways storytelling and clear communication can inspire action, strengthen intergenerational dialogue, and support our shared moral responsibility to care for future generations. Join two leading climate communication researchers as they share insights on: Panelists The… Continue Reading Webinar: Climate Communications to Empower Action and Solutions (Online; Partner Event)

Free
July 2026
The Padua Program (In-Person; Partner Event)

July 8 @ 8:00 am - July 11 @ 5:00 pm EDT

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)

Free
Webinar: Brother, Sister, Robot – Being Franciscan in an Age of AI – Presented by Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD (Online; FranFed Event)

July 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

As part of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, our Intergenerational Eco-Justice and Spirituality Network (IEJSN), in partnership with Catholic Climate Covenant, Franciscan Action Network, and the Interfaith Public Health Network, is hosting a four-part webinar series exploring how Franciscan eco-spirituality can meet this moment with clarity, courage, and hope. Webinar #2 features Sr. Ilia… Continue Reading Webinar: Brother, Sister, Robot – Being Franciscan in an Age of AI – Presented by Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD (Online; FranFed Event)

Free
Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

July 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT 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
Part Three | St. Francis of Assisi: Birds, Wolves, Bulls and Bears (Oh My!) (Virtual Event Series)

July 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

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)

$10
Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

July 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

Experience the spirit of Assisi from home. Over five evenings, pilgrimage leaders Jean François Godet‑Calogeras and Debi Haug will guide participants through the sacred places that shaped the lives of Saints Francis and Clare. Each session includes virtual site visits, prayer, reflection, and opportunities for small‑group sharing. Session Themes: Cost: Members $80 • Non‑members $120… Continue Reading Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)
Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

July 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

Experience the spirit of Assisi from home. Over five evenings, pilgrimage leaders Jean François Godet‑Calogeras and Debi Haug will guide participants through the sacred places that shaped the lives of Saints Francis and Clare. Each session includes virtual site visits, prayer, reflection, and opportunities for small‑group sharing. Session Themes: Cost: Members $80 • Non‑members $120… Continue Reading Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)
Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

July 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

Experience the spirit of Assisi from home. Over five evenings, pilgrimage leaders Jean François Godet‑Calogeras and Debi Haug will guide participants through the sacred places that shaped the lives of Saints Francis and Clare. Each session includes virtual site visits, prayer, reflection, and opportunities for small‑group sharing. Session Themes: Cost: Members $80 • Non‑members $120… Continue Reading Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)
Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

July 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

Experience the spirit of Assisi from home. Over five evenings, pilgrimage leaders Jean François Godet‑Calogeras and Debi Haug will guide participants through the sacred places that shaped the lives of Saints Francis and Clare. Each session includes virtual site visits, prayer, reflection, and opportunities for small‑group sharing. Session Themes: Cost: Members $80 • Non‑members $120… Continue Reading Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)
Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

July 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

Experience the spirit of Assisi from home. Over five evenings, pilgrimage leaders Jean François Godet‑Calogeras and Debi Haug will guide participants through the sacred places that shaped the lives of Saints Francis and Clare. Each session includes virtual site visits, prayer, reflection, and opportunities for small‑group sharing. Session Themes: Cost: Members $80 • Non‑members $120… Continue Reading Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)
August 2026
Day of Reflection with Daniel Horan, PhD (In-Person; Partner Event)

August 8 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT

Transformed Through Hope: Addressing Our "Soul Sickness" and Renewing Our Faith in a Time of Fear In a world marked by division, anxiety, and uncertainty, this year’s Day of Reflection invites participants to explore what authentic Christian hope looks like today. Drawing on the Franciscan tradition—especially the wisdom of St. Francis and St. Clare—Daniel Horan,… Continue Reading Day of Reflection with Daniel Horan, PhD (In-Person; Partner Event)

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Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

August 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT 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

Federation events

June 2026

Webinar: Climate Communications to Empower Action and Solutions (Online; Partner Event)

July 2026

The Padua Program (In-Person; Partner Event)

Webinar: Brother, Sister, Robot – Being Franciscan in an Age of AI – Presented by Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD (Online; FranFed Event)

Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Part Three | St. Francis of Assisi: Birds, Wolves, Bulls and Bears (Oh My!) (Virtual Event Series)

Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare (Online)

August 2026

Day of Reflection with Daniel Horan, PhD (In-Person; Partner Event)

Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

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