ELFO Leadership Summit 2026 (Fran. Fed Event)
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This event is invite-only for Leaders of Franciscan Organizations. If you would like to be on our contact list, please email julianne@franfed.org. Click here for more information
Join the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a free virtual screening and discussion of The Third Harmony, a film exploring nonviolence as a transformative way of life. The film features insights from civil rights leaders, scientists, policymakers, and futurists—including Bernard Lafayette, Frans de Waal, Marco lacoboni, Pramila Jayapal, Erica Chenowith, and… Continue Reading Eco-Film Screening: “The Third Harmony” (Online; Partner Event)
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
Part of a Four-Part Virtual Series Commemorating the 800th Anniversary of the Easter of Francis of AssisiPresented by Shalom Spirituality Center in collaboration with the Franciscan Federation Join us for the first 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 | The Easter of Francis of Assisi: Ongoing Conversion and the Spirituality of Presence (Virtual Event Series)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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