Attending Franciscan events is a great way to strengthen your faith and profession to the Order. Do plan to attend those listed.
2021 Regional Retreat
2021 Regional Elections
TOR Sisters Lenten Retreat
Franciscan Institute PROGRAMS & CONFERENCES 2021
Check out the Franciscan Institute webpage for these programs and conferences offered this year!
The Spiritual Significance of St. Francis in the Theology of St. Bonaventure
June 21 — 25
10-11:30 a.m. EST
Presented by Dr. Luke Togni
From Leprosy to COVID-19: The Problem of Suffering in the Franciscan Theological Tradition
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 6 — 15
4-5 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Katherine Wrisley Shelby
Poor Clare Program
Care as Contemplation/Contemplation as Care in the Franciscan Tradition
July 19 — 23
2:30 – 4 p.m. (ET)
Presented by Dr. Krijn Pansters
The Padua Program
The Padua Program at St. Bonaventure University helps Franciscan institutions and ministries transmit the values of Saints Francis and Clare to new generations of leaders.
Learn from specialists in Franciscan life and spirituality, leadership and management.
The next Padua Program, Cohort IV, consists of six monthly training sessions on Franciscan mission, offered virtually, to be held in October, November and December of 2021, and January, February and March of 2022.