As the Oct. 4 feast of St. Francis nears and people around the world commemorate the patron saint of the Order, the executive director of university ministries at St. Bonaventure reminds us that Jesus is looking for us to be complete, not perfect. Catalogues lie! Have you ever purchased something through a catalogue or online and then become extremely disappointed …
Franciscans Join Thousands in People’s Climate March
NEW YORK — Just two weeks before the feast of St. Francis, patron saint of the environment, thousands from across the United States assembled in Midtown Manhattan for the People’s Climate March to show their concern for the planet. The Franciscan call to care for creation was heard Sunday amid many passionate voices at the event, what some are calling …
Feast of St. Francis Approaches, Varied Events Planned
Holy Name Province’s members and ministries are celebrating the Oct. 4 feast of St. Francis with festivities both solemn and social. This year’s commemorations of the man who founded the Franciscan Order in 1209 are emphasizing the saint’s devotion to the environment. In Pompton Lakes, N.J., St. Mary’s Parish will mark with a Care for Creation fair the feast of …
Franciscan Action Network Urges Participation in People’s Climate March
WASHINGTON — The Franciscan Action Network is supporting one of its key initiatives, climate change advocacy, by taking a leadership role in the People’s Climate March scheduled in New York City on Sept. 21. FAN leaders are mobilizing with other faith groups to plan and coordinate ideas for next month’s event, according to its July 28 e-letter. Between 250,000 and …
Order Announces ‘Franciscans for Ecology’ Website
ROME — For decades, people have thought of St. Francis as the patron saint of ecology. It was 35 years ago that he was officially given the title. Now, a website offers resources to help people around the world commemorate the anniversary of the naming of St. Francis as the patron of ecology. The website, Franciscans for Ecology, was launched on …
Edward Coughlin Releases Lecture Series on St. Francis
ALLEGANY, N.Y. — Do we wish to admire or to imitate St. Francis? F. Edward Coughlin, OFM, tackles this powerful question posed by St. Bonaventure in a new lecture series titled “Enkindling Love: The Spiritual Journey of St. Francis According to Bonaventure.” Through 12 scholarly lectures, Edward, vice president for Franciscan mission at St. Bonaventure University, focuses on the image of …
Walking in the Footsteps of St. Francis
Those who wish to deepen their experience with the Franciscan tradition will have the opportunity to explore the roots of their faith in the heart of Italy this year. Two parishes are offering pilgrimages in Europe in the fall. Mark Reamer, OFM, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Raleigh, N.C., will lead a trip that departs Aug. 31 and …