Statement on Ukraine
The Franciscan Federation in the spirit of fraternitas, compassion and non-violence deplore the continued war, devastation and attack upon Ukraine and its people. We join in prayer with our sisters and brothers throughout the world for an end to this violence. We ask the members of the Franciscan Federation to reach out to governmental leaders to engage in non-violent efforts to bring an end to this human tragedy. Also, however possible, the members are asked to assist in humanitarian efforts.
May our response to attack on the dignity of a people and their human rights be expressed in the words of a familiar Franciscan Prayer: … where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light …
The Search for our new Executive Direction is underway.
We hope to have our new director begin in July. The
official posting has been sent to all our member congregations as well as to the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities, NCR, Secular Franciscans, Franciscan School of Theology, FAN, Franciscan Mission Service, Franciscan Institute, and others.
To date a total of 35 resumes have been received with 12 potential fits. The first round of zoom interviews will be conducted in late March. The later part of April could be the time for members of the search committee to meet in person for the final interviews. It is not too late for additional applications to be considered, as they are accepted on a rolling basis. We will keep the search active until the preferred candidate is identified. Applicants need not be a Vowed Third Order Member to apply.
If you know of someone who would fit our needs at this time, please encourage her/him to apply. We ask all to join in daily prayer for the selection of the best candidate to bring us into the future where we will thrive as a renewed Franciscan presence bringing forth a true Franciscan Renaissance for our day. NOW IS THE TIME! Franciscan life is rooted in penitential prayer. Join us in contemplation and prayer for the success of the Franciscan Federation Executive Director Search.