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Peace and Justice

Associate for Campaigns

Information about the organization Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform United States public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights. The Franciscan Action Network (FAN)… Continue Reading Associate for Campaigns

Confronting Environmental Racism Collaborative Series

In the fall of 2022, Franciscan Action Network, the Franciscan Federation and the Franciscan Friars (OFM) US-6 JPIC Working Group offered a 4-part webinar series on Confronting Environmental Racism. The centerpiece of our series consists of three short documentaries produced by Hip Hop Caucus called “Big Oil’s Last Lifeline.” At three… Continue Reading Confronting Environmental Racism Collaborative Series

2023-2026: A Multifaceted Centenary in Which Several Centenaries Will be Celebrated

This text has been provided by the working group of the Coordination Committee for the Franciscan Centenary. These experts have created an outline for learning more about our charism at each stage of the Centenary. This text lends itself to multifaceted use and will help us set out on this… Continue Reading 2023-2026: A Multifaceted Centenary in Which Several Centenaries Will be Celebrated

Executive Director – St. Francis Retreat House, Easton PA

Position: Executive Director About St. Francis Retreat House St. Francis Retreat House (SFRH) is seeking an Executive Director to lead our team. Located in the beautiful Lehigh Valley (Easton PA), Saint Francis Retreat House ministry embraces the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, and is committed to spread the Gospel… Continue Reading Executive Director – St. Francis Retreat House, Easton PA

Funding Opportunity for Ministries of Franciscan Women Religious

The Sisters of St. Francis – Sacred Heart Charitable Fund takes applications twice a year: January 1-March 1 & July 1-September 1 Eligibility To be eligible, the grant-seeking organization must meet the following criteria: It is sponsored by an order of Franciscan women religious in the United States. (One application per province/congregation,… Continue Reading Funding Opportunity for Ministries of Franciscan Women Religious

Franciscans for Earth Eco-Series: Successes & Stalls; Leaders & Laggards

Sister Barbara Jennings, CSJ, to speak on Environmental, Social & Governance IssuesPlease join the Franciscan Sisters and Sister Barbara Jennings of the Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022 at 6:30 pm (Central time) live at Tau Center in Kirkwood, MO or via Zoom for the… Continue Reading Franciscans for Earth Eco-Series: Successes & Stalls; Leaders & Laggards

Franciscans for Earth Eco-Series: Farm, Food, Environment, Social Impact

Please join the Franciscan Sisters and Chris Wimmer of Known & Grown STL on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 6:30 pm (Central time) live at Tau Center in Kirkwood, MO or via Zoom for the Franciscans For Earth Eco-Series speaker presentation entitled “Farm. Food. Environment. Social Impact!”Chris Wimmer joined the… Continue Reading Franciscans for Earth Eco-Series: Farm, Food, Environment, Social Impact