Mark your calendars and save the date: The US-6 OFM Franciscan Vocation Office is offering another Come-and-See Online Vocational Retreat scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 at 12 PM EST (11 AM CST, 10 AM MST, 9 AM PST). More information is available on Facebook.
Participation is limited. Reserve your space by contacting the office at 1-800-677-7788 x345 or via email at vocation@usfranciscans.org.
The US-6 OFM Franciscan Vocation Office is offering a Come-and-See Online Vocational Retreat with Friar Casey Cole, OFM, on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1 PM (EDT), Noon (CDT), 11 AM (MDT), 10 AM (PDT/Az). More information is available on Facebook.
Participation is limited. Reserve your space by contacting the office at 1-800-677-7788 x345 or via email at vocation@usfranciscans.org.
The profession of first vows by the Franciscan novices at Old Mission Santa Barbara July 2, 2020 — in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pax Christi International’s Catholic Nonviolence Initiative invites you to sign
An appeal to Pope Francis: The path of nonviolence toward a Laudato Si’ future
The message expresses our gratitude for Pope Francis’ leadership during this time of crisis and our belief that nonviolence is a crucial pillar in the foundation of the more just and sustainable post-pandemic world envisioned by Laudato Si’.
All are welcome to sign – Catholic religious communities, organizations, educational institutions, local communities and individuals.
The deadline for signatures is 31 July as we hope to deliver the message to Pope Francis early in August.
Please share the link to this message as widely as possible. Thank you!
In peace,
Marie Dennis, OFS
Senior Advisor to the Secretary General
Co-President (2007-2019)
Pax Christi International
A number of people, including Franciscan friars, have been working on reflections on the Sunday readings, with special reference to Ladato Si’.
The Catholic Climate Covenant and the Integral Faith Team (a working group of the Association of United States Catholic Priests) are delighted to make these resources available for homilists to help integrate the rich insights of Laudato Si’ and Christian care for creation into Sunday Mass. The “Homily Helps” include:
The Homily Helps can be found online, and you can also subscribe to get them through email. If you have questions or comments, please email info@catholicclimatecovenant.org.