Upcoming opportunities from the Franciscan Federation and its members
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Join the Franciscans for Earth (FFE) Eco-Series for an evening with Melissa Vatterott, Policy & Strategy Director for the Missouri Coalition for the Environment. As part of our ongoing commitment to the Franciscan value of care for creation, this session will explore key environmental issues shaping Missouri as we approach the midterms. Melissa will offer… Continue Reading Environmental Policy Heading Into the Midterms (In-Person; Partner Event)
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Hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology How does the Eucharist shape the way we care for creation? In this online lecture, Christopher O'Brien, PhD, explores Pope Francis's vision of the deep relationship between Eucharist and ecology—drawing especially from Laudato Si' and Desiderio Desideravi. Dr. O'Brien will also offer a brief reflection on Pope Leo… Continue Reading Eucharist and Ecology: Pope Francis’s Liturgical Theology of Caring for Our Common Home (Online; Partner Event)
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1 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)
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2 events,The conference will be held in Durham University, UK (April 14-16, 2026), and will have three main strands: (1) Franciscan theology and philosophy; (2) Franciscan history; and (3) Franciscan spirituality, aesthetics, and evangelism. The conference organizers welcome papers from researchers in fields including, but not limited to, Franciscan theology, Franciscan history, Franciscan science, Franciscan literary… Continue Reading CFP: “Life and Love Transfigured: Exploring New Horizons in the Franciscan Tradition”: A Conference to Mark the 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi (Partner Event)
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Hosted by the Franciscan Action Network As hunger continues to rise across the United States, the federal government has proposed significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation's most effective anti-hunger program. These changes appear in the administration's recently released 2027 budget, which includes major reductions to domestic programs. This webinar will… Continue Reading Webinar: Advocating for a Just Farm Bill (Online Event; Partner Event)
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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 Sr. Kathleen Warren, OSF for a powerful exploration of the historic meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malek al-Kamil during the Fifth Crusade. In a… Continue Reading Part Two | An Extraordinary Encounter: Peaceful Dialogue in the Midst of War (Virtual Event Series)
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Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Creating with our hands can open a pathway to God that words alone cannot reach. This day-long retreat invites you into a gentle, prayerful space where art becomes a form of listening. Through simple card-making practices, you'll explore how creativity can express what lives deep within and how inviting God… Continue Reading Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Card Making (In-Person; Partner Event)
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Our new Strategic Plan has officially been approved, and we are excited to begin putting it into action. This Zoom listening session is an opportunity to hear what the plan includes, how we hope to bring it to life, and ways you can stay connected with the Federation in the months ahead. All are welcome.… Continue Reading Strategic Plan Launch Session
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Our new Strategic Plan has officially been approved, and we are excited to begin putting it into action. This Zoom listening session is an opportunity to hear what the plan includes, how we hope to bring it to life, and ways you can stay connected with the Federation in the months ahead. All are welcome.… Continue Reading Strategic Plan Launch Session
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Hosted by Paths to Understanding Many people today feel anxious about the future of our communities and our country. Division and distrust seem to grow faster than our capacity to understand one another. In this webinar, Pastor Terry Kyllo, executive director of Paths to Understanding, explores why these forces have become so powerful — and… Continue Reading Webinar – The Society We Deserve: Where Everyone Belongs and Everyone Can Thrive (Online; Partner Event) |
1 event,Hosted by the Franciscan Spirituality Center Join award‑winning novelist and former CNN editor John DeDakis for a compassionate, in‑person retreat designed to help participants navigate grief through the healing practice of writing. The retreat takes place Friday, April 24 (6:30–9 p.m.) and Saturday, April 25 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market… Continue Reading Writing Through the Pain of Loss: An In-Person Retreat with John DeDakis (Partner Event)
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Hosted by Paths to Understanding What would it look like to build a society where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive? In this webinar, Pastor Terry Kyllo offers a hopeful, practical vision for renewing our common life through the everyday practice of loving our neighbors. Drawing on Scripture, social research, and years of community experience,… Continue Reading Webinar – Strategies of Love: Where Do We Start? |
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Hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans Have you ever wondered how prayer is shaping your life beneath the surface? This morning retreat invites you to explore the rich and varied relationships the Spirit opens to us through prayer. Together we'll reflect on how poetry, silence, scripture, nature, and community can deepen our ongoing conversation with God.… Continue Reading Mini-Retreat: Relationships in Prayer (Online & In-Person; Partner Event)
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