Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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 Shalom Spirituality Center and the Franciscan Federation Join Dan Horan for the final session in this commemorative series, focusing on the Canticle of the Creatures—a poetic and theological masterpiece composed by St. Francis in three… Continue Reading Part Four | The Cosmic Community of Creation: Exploring the Ecospirituality of St. Francis in the Canticle of the Creatures (Virtual Event Series)