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Resources & Networking

To deepen the understanding and love of the Franciscan movement in our world today, the Federation collects and offers resources, provides networking opportunities, and supports collaborative projects.

Searchable Resources

Search our curated collection of Franciscan themed resources, including materials accessible only to current members.

Resources

Explore our archive of Franciscan materials, from the timeless to the timely. Resources here include both Federation-developed materials as well as content curated from members and partners. See recently posted resources, or explore our full searchable database.

Speaker & Retreat Leader Database

Need someone to speak, lead a workshop, or run a retreat? Looking for a specific topic for your event, or still in search of one? Utilize our tool to support your planning of retreats, workshops, and special events. This resource is only available to current members.

Other Resources

Job Board

Visit the Federation Job Board where Member congregations and collaborating organizations post mission-oriented Franciscan-based jobs and ministry positions. (Have an employment opportunity to share? Submit your job opening.)

Franciscan Centers and Retreat Houses

Looking for a retreat experience? A conference center? Some personal space for reflection? Check out the many Franciscan options around the country.

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Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, affectionately referred to as the Casa, was founded by the Order of Friars Minor in 1951.

Recent resources

You can also search our database of resources. Have a resource you would like to share? Submit a resource.

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prayer service outdoors

Networking opportunities

Make connections and find new ways to interact with each other.

Franciscan Collaborators & Partners

Connect with Franciscan organizations that partner and collaborate with the Federation. Learn more about their mission and ways in which they work with the Federation.

Franciscan Intentional Community Network

Franciscan Intentional Community Network (FICN) lends support in forming intentional communities and helps existing communities to flourish, to provide people a space and place to listen to God and one another. Explore intentional communities.

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Sr. Carol Woods, former Executive Director of the Federation with Debi Haug, current Executive Director of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities