RALEIGH, N.C. — For many years, parish and school staff members of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi have gathered as a group four times per year for formation and fellowship, and to enhance collaboration among our many ministries. One of these days traditionally revolves around Franciscan spirituality. Speakers and workshops are facilitated by visiting friars or others …
Seasonal Reflection: The Work of Our Hands
As Labor Day approaches, four friars transitioning to new ministries after the Provincial Chapter and Congressus reflect on their work and their hopes for their new assignments. Changes in Scale, Responsibilities Some friars experience a change in the size of a ministry when moving to a new location. Christopher VanHaight, OFM, had a similar experience when he transitioned from pastor …
St. Francis Inn Hosts Interfaith Peace Walk
PHILADELPHIA — Roughly 500 people of different faiths — Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs and others — crowded into St. Francis Inn’s courtyard last month to engage in conversation, reflection and action during the 11th annual Philadelphia Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation. The peace walk is not a march, protest or demonstration. Rather, it serves as a walking …