Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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Join the Franciscan Action Network for an online Advent prayer service on Tuesday, December 16 at 7pm ET. As we prepare for the Feast of the Birth of Christ, we will reflect together on the mystery of the Incarnation and lift up prayers for immigrant children impacted by current policies and actions. All are welcome… Continue Reading Advent Prayer Service: “Welcome The Children” (Online; Partner Event)
Each Sunday in Advent, join us online for Women of Hope, a contemplative Vespers series lifting up the voices of Franciscan women and women throughout the Church in prayer, proclamation, and reflection. Following the rhythm of the Liturgy of the Hours, these online services will include psalms, scripture, and intercessions that draw us into the sacred… Continue Reading Women of Hope: An Advent Vespers Series (Fran. Fed Event)
Hosted by the Franciscan Action Network (FAN), this online panel is part of the annual Faith in Democracy series, bringing together leaders from across faith traditions for a timely conversation on "Facing the Challenges of 2026".Moderated by Chris Crawford, Senior Director of Civic Strategies at Interfaith America, the panel features: The gathering will open with… Continue Reading Webinar: Faith in Democracy – Facing the Challenges of 2026 (Online; Partner Event)
Join the Franciscan School of Theology for an evening with William Short, OFM, as we begin the Eighth Centenary of the passing of St. Francis. In this online lecture, The Death of St. Francis in 1226: Looking Back after 800 Years, Br. Bill explores the varied historical accounts of Francis's final days and what they… Continue Reading FST Zoom Lecture with Br. Bill Short, OFM (Online; Partner Event)
Hosted by Sr. Diane Tomkinson, OSFSisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia This free online retreat offers a Franciscan approach to discernment inspired by the wisdom of Saints Francis and Clare. Together, we'll explore a prayerful process for navigating major life choices — vocation, relationships, education, job transitions, volunteer or intentional community commitments, relocating, and more.… Continue Reading Life Decisions: Discernment in the Franciscan Spirit (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)
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