Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF, Chairperson, has named the members of the Task Force:
Sr. Deborah Lockwood, OSF
Member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, St. Francis Province, Redwood City, CA. Current ministry: Provincial Councilor; President of IFC-TOR. Professional experience: Pastoral Ministry; General Minister
Fr. Brian Terry, OSA
Minister General of the Friars of the Atonement, A Special background in Sacramental Theology, Developmental Psychology, Fine and Performing Arts. Past President of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men. Member of the National Religious Office Assistance Review Committee.
Sr. Pat George, OSF
Rochester Franciscan—about to make first profession. Member of Emergents. Excellent professional background and communications expertise (20 years in telecommunications as an International Vice-President, Operations with AT&T Wireless). More recently with the Diocese of Sacramento; Pastoral Ministry
Br. Damian Novello, OSF
Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn. Vicar of his Congregation. Previously served as co-executive director of Federation. Regional rep to CMSM.
Sr. Kathy Warren, OSF – Liaison from the National Board
The Task Force has developed a two phased plan to create new Federation structures with recommendations about implementation – to be presented to the membership at the June 2022 Conference. Regular communication with membership as well as “listening sessions” is a critical part of the process. Phase one, to be completed by the end of December, consists of an examination of the current structures of the Federation through a self-evaluation by the Board, Commissions and Committees. In phase two (January – June 2022), based on the information about needed changes, with Board input and agreement, the Task Force will proceed to design a revised model of Federation structures to be implemented after the 2022 Assembly. As was done in preparation for the 2021 Conference, participation from membership will be a vital part of this process.