International Events
2024
January 5 - Franciscan Family in Rome, Italy on January 5, 2024 provided for the opening event commemorating the Stigmata of St. Francis. http://centenarifrancescani.org
2025
2026
National Events
2024
Sept. 17 - Observance of the 800th Anniversary of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, 610 Vallejo St., San Francisco, CA. Mass at 12:15 p.m. in the Porziuncola Nuevo Chapel and 7 p.m. in the historic church.
Sept. 21 - Catholic Theological Union will present a Scotus Day Event. "The Invention of the Stigmata" via Zoom from 9AM till noon Central Time +/- . Speaker: Gilberto Cavazos-Gonzalez, OFM. Registration link in flyer. Stigmata Flyer
2025
2026
Past National Events
2023
August 2023 - Rule Event at Chapter
November 19, 2023 - Greccio Zoom Event (all were invited)
Regional Events
2024
TBD - Our Lady of Indiana Regional Gathering Stigmata/Cross - Centenary info in NEWSLETTERS
2025
Apr. 26 - Queen of Peace Regional Fraternity Spring Gathering: Spiritus Sanctus Fraternity, Little Falls, MN. Presenter: Fr. Jonathan; includes tour of Chapel's stained-glass "Canticle" windows
Bl. Solanus Casey Regional Fraternity Spring Gatherings centered on the "Canticle": same presentation at each location; contact Janet 914-245-9248 for details
Apr. 26 - 9AM - 3PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Shrub Oaks, NY
May 17 - 9AM - 3PM at St. Pius X Church, Middletown, CT
May 31 - 9:30AM - 3PM at St. Kevin Church, Warwick, RI
Aug. 7-10 - St. Clare & Franciscans of the Prairie Regional Fraternities are having a retreat centered on "The Canticle of the Creatures" at the Pallottine Retreat Center, Florrisant, MO. Fr. Frank Grindo, OFM Cap will be the retreat leader.
Aug. 22-24 - St. Thomas More Regional Fraternity is having a retreat "Celebrating the 8th Centenary of the Canticle of the Creatures: All Praises Be Yours, My Lord" at the Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. Presenter: Michael Sanchez, OFS
TBD - Our Lady of Indiana Regional Gathering Canticle of the Creatures
2026
Aug. 8 - Our Lady of Indiana Regional Gathering Easter of St. Francis (Transitus) "Praised be my Lord through Sister Death"
Past Regional Events
2023
March 11 - Mother Cabrini Regional Gathering "Revisiting Greccio"
April 22 - Bl. Solanus Casey Regional Assembly "Engaging Greccio"
May 4 - 7 - National JPIC Gathering - St. Louis, MO "Being Christ"
May 10-14 - Franciscan International Board of Directors Gathering - Greccio event - This year’s Geneva meeting was transferred to Assisi to enable the IBD and the entire staff of Franciscans International (FI) to go on a spiritual retreat together.
June 9 - 12 - Franciscan Federation Gathering - St. Louis, MO "Awaken Joy: There's Room for You at the Crib"
Aug. 12 - Our Lady of Indiana Regional Gathering "Celebrating the Rule of 1223 & our Rules: Gospel Life"
Dec. 3 - Our Lady of Indiana Regional Gathering Greccio/Incarnation
Dec. - Greccio - The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego (link no longer available) - Greccio celebrations planned by the three Franciscan Orders in the Diocese of San Diego (part of the St. Francis Region) consisted of a committee of three OFM friars, a (non-cloistered) Poor Clare, a Third Order Sister, and five OFS members. There is a page on the diocesan website with information about the two events along with links to pertinent information and pictures of nativity scenes from various parishes.