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Full Coverage of the 17th Quinquennial Congress in Pittsburgh
SEPT. 5-7
'Merton Retreat
In Adirondacks
Walt Chura, SFO, facilitates the 13th annual "Thomas Merton in the Mountains" contemplative retreat at Pyramid Life Center. more

AUG. 17 AT BUFFALO
Western Area
Plans SFO Day
All are welcome to the 4th annual SFO Day at St. Clare's Parish in Buffalo for a day of prayer and fellowship. more
Sister Caritas

AT ANNUAL MEETING
Sister Receives
Peace Award
Secular Franciscans honor Sister Caritas for "creating a future for children of AIDS victims" through her orphanage in Uganda. more

 Act 4 Him's Matthew Zawisza

AUG. 17 AT FONDA
SFO Day to Feature
Biblical Drama
The annual Secular Franciscan Pilgrimage at National Kateri Shrine will feature a dramatic presentation by Act 4 Him. more
Young Adults
 CAPITAL REGION
Young Adult & Eco
Groups Launched
Secular Franciscans start Young Adult formation group, plus Earth Corps and "Eco-Mamas & Papas". more 		Franciscan Ecology

COMING AUGUST 2008
Ecospirituality
Retreat in Bolivia
Franciscans can study eco-issues, engage in environmental projects, and work with indigeneous peoples to promote environmental justice. more
St. Francis Inn

ST. FRANCIS INN
NY SFOs Volunteer
At PA Soup Kitchen
Don Watkins, SFO, reflects on his brief experience volunteering with other Secular Franciscans in service of the poor. more

 NEW SOUP KITCHEN
Mother Marianne's
West Side Kitchen
Secular Franciscans help launch soup kitchen March 10 at Blessed Marianne Cope's home parish in Utica. more
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