Tuesday, September 21 has been designated as the United Nations International Day of Peace. Join your prayer and voice with others throughout the world in the million minutes of prayer for peace campaign. People across the globe will pause at noon to pray for peace. To join the campaign go[...]
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August 27th, 2010 - 1:27 pm § in Upcoming Events
International Day against Nuclear Tests
Sunday, August 29 is the first International Day against Nuclear Tests as voted unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly. The Day is meant to recognize the necessity of banning nuclear tests as a step to achieving a safer world. Please pray for an end to the use of money and resources [...]
July 21st, 2010 - 12:45 pm § in Latest News, Upcoming Events
Modern Day Slavery Exhibit
The Florida Modern-Day Slavery Museum, which recently was on exhibit at the US State Department and the Mall in Washington, DC, will travel throughout the northeastern part of the United States from July 25 through August 14. The purpose of the exhibit is to raise awareness among consumers about the[...]
National Solidarity Vigil and Fast for Arizona
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition invites you to participate in the “Isaiah 58 National Solidarity Vigil for Arizona” to support those who are praying and supporting comprehensive immigration reform. The vigil began on June 6 and continues throughout the country with constant prayer and publi[...]
“At The Table Campaign”–Action Needed
The G8 and G20 will be meeting in Canada beginning on June 17 to make decisions affecting the future of life on our planet. These twenty powerful leaders need to hear what needs to be done to create a world that is fair and sustainable for all of us. The “At The Table” campaign is[...]
June 10th, 2010 - 7:51 pm § in Latest News, Upcoming Events
World Refugee Day
Sunday, June 20, the world remembers the estimated 40 million children, women, and men throughout the world who are displaced from their homes because of natural disaster, war and violence, or environmental change. Let us pray for the refugees from Africa, who today make up the largest percenta[...]
June 10th, 2010 - 7:13 pm § in Advocacy, Upcoming Events
Action Needed–New Jersey
Throughout the United States there is a “rolling action” calling for reform of immigration detention. NJ’s week of action is June 27-July 3. Currently in NJ we have: 5 county jails plus the Elizabeth Detention Center which are holding immigrants–This is correct, men and wome[...]
Franciscan Action Network-Advocacy Training
Join other Franciscans and Franciscan‐hearted persons from around the country for a two‐day training on how to civically engage in our local and national justice, peace and care for creation efforts. By the end of the training: 1) Each attendee will have a plan of action, next steps, and the bas[...]
May 3rd, 2010 - 2:07 pm § in Latest News, Upcoming Events
National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer in the United States is this Thursday, May 6. Please note the call for prayer for the people in Poland in the proclamation below from President Obama. For more information on the National Day of Prayer please go to: NationalDayofPrayer [...]
May 1st, 2010 - 8:59 pm § in Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Please e-mail Sister Maryann Agnes (smaryann@feliciansisters.org) if you are planning any event you would like to post. June 15 Bread for the World Lobby Day For more information please go to: Bread September 17 – 19 Stand Up End Poverty Now For more information and to registe[...]