NEWSLETTER OF THE FRANCISCAN FEDERATION OF THE SISTERS AND BROTHERS OF THE UNITED STATES
March 2021 | Volume 36, No. 3
Messengers of Hope
Rose Shandrow
Assisi Pilgrim with the Sisters of St Francis of Philadelphia, PA

Darkness covered the earth in 2020 when COVID 19 spread across the globe causing havoc to the lives of people, organizations and countries. As of March 4, 2021, there have been over 115 million confirmed cases and over 2.5 million deaths from the virus with 192 countries directly affected by the pandemic. Grief became rampant as families lost loved ones, small and large organizations went out of business, and countries have had to close their borders to contain and limit the spread from outside visitors. Click here to continue reading.
Sharing in the Healing Ministry of Jesus 

Sister Nancy Surma, OSF
Sister of St. Francis of Sylvania, OH

I minister in Catholic eldercare. During this time of the pandemic, there has been criticism from many sides on what has happened in nursing homes and assisted living campuses that have been hit by the coronavirus. Unfortunately, many residents have contracted COVID-19 and too many of them have died. Families have been kept from the sides of their loved ones by regulations that are intended to preserve the physical health of the elderly, but do not allow for their emotional and spiritual health. Click here to continue reading.
Coming Soon!

The online registration form for the 2021 conference "CALLED TO THIS HOUR" will be available soon on the website under the AFC 2021. 

Watch your e-mail for an invitation to register!
Tuesday, May 4, 4:00-5:30 EST
  • Official Opening of AFC 2021: Called to this Hour
  • Presidential Welcome & Opening
  • Introduction of ELFO (Executive Leaders of Franciscan Organizations) and Emergent Group

Tuesday, May 11, 4:00-5:30 EST
  • Commission of Elected Leaders, Commission of Regions and Commission of Charism Services will meet separately and then meet in a joint session
Tuesday, May 18, 4:00-5:30 EST
  • Overview of Presentation by Climate Crisis Panel 
  • Presentation of Possible Re-structuring Recommendations

Tuesday, May 25, 4:00-5:30 EST
  • Overview of presentations of our Keynote Speakers, Brian McLaren and Kerry Robinson

Annual Federation Conference: June 11-13, 2021
All sessions are from 12:00-2:00 pm and 3:00-5:00 pm EST

Friday, June 11:
Opening/Welcome, Hearing from ELFO & Emergents; Climate Crisis Panel

Saturday, June 12:
Brian McLaren keynote; Re-structuring Proposal Discussion Process

Sunday, June 13:
Kerry Robinson keynote; More Re-structuring Discussion, Concluding Prayer & Commissioning
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