Franciscan Pilgrimages

17/06/2026

Mindful Moment: St. Francis learned how much good can be accomplished when we seek to live, and offer, God's peace.
He might ask us: How can you greet others in peace today?

Photo: Cimabue fresco, from the Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi

12/06/2026

When Francis prayed before the San Damiano cross, “Most high glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart,” he sought to understand God’s will. God’s great love was revealed…and a message…”repair my church.”
May Francis inspire you to find a quiet moment in your life. Pace e Bene!

05/06/2026

It is an unforgettable experience walking and praying in the places where Francis and Clare embraced a life of simplicity, founded the Franciscan community, and where generations of pilgrims have encountered God through the beauty and peace of Assisi

Join us on pilgrimage to Assisi and experience the spirituality of place firsthand, praying in the basilicas, walking the medieval streets, and deepening your faith alongside fellow pilgrims.

Come discover why Assisi continues to inspire hearts more than 800 years later.

For more information about upcoming pilgrimages and how to register, contact us or visit us at franciscanpilgrimages.com 414-427-0570

02/06/2026

Great to be with FranFed discussing Pilgrimage and Spirituality of Place. From the farm of a grandparent, to the alley of one's childhood home, to Assisi and the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, we recognized how places hold meaning and how they help us identify values and direction. And, when we approach them with reverence, we create an opening for encounter with the sacred.

Walking Together in the Spirit of Francis and Clare Encountering the Sacred Through the Spirituality of Place Join us for a reflective online gathering with Mary Beth Wisniewski from Franciscan… Continue Reading Walking Together in the Spirit of Francis and Clare (Online)

02/06/2026

“When we arrive in Assisi carrying Francis in our imagination, we begin to see how this place shaped him. We begin to understand how different he may have been because he was born not in Rome, but here on this hillside, with the larks overhead, the grottos and olive groves, the Temple of Minerva, and the stone of Mount Subasio...And then we walk with him and learn how he integrated all into love.”
Question: What place has been especially meaningful to you? What did it give you or teach you? How does it still impact you today?

01/06/2026

Mindful Moment: St. Francis understood that the Good News is lived as we faithfully respond to the people and events God places before us each day. We can start right where are!

What small act of kindness or compassion is God inviting you to offer today?

29/05/2026

Io ho scelto voi, dice il Signore,
perché andiate e portiate frutto
e il vostro frutto rimanga.
(dalla Liturgia di oggi)

Il di in una foto d'epoca del 1985.

Foto di Armando Romano (grazie!)

26/05/2026

Is it time for pilgrimage to be part of your spiritual journey? We still have a few openings for 2026 and now booking for 2027! Visit Franciscan Pilgrimages — we hope to journey with you.

Pilgrimages include:

• In the Footsteps of St. Francis & St. Clare — Rome & Assisi
Pray in the places of Francis and Clare, visit the Vatican, and experience Assisi the Franciscan way.

• Veterans Pilgrimage
A journey of healing, reflection, and community led by veterans.

• Franciscan Ireland
Explore Ireland’s rich Catholic heritage, sacred sites, and breathtaking beauty through a Franciscan lens.

• Egypt Pilgrimage (New for 2027!)
Discover the land where the Holy Family found refuge and where St. Francis met the Sultan.

20/05/2026

If you've ever seen the religious symbol IHS, you can thank Bernadine of Siena for popularizing it. Bernadine (1380- 44) was a great preacher attracting crowds of over 30,000. Although it is said his voice was weak, when he was ordered to preach, he found new strength and captivated crowds with his simple imagery. The IHS symbol (the first three letters of the name of Jesus in Greek) and symbol of he sun was devised by him as a symbol that rallied people in the way of peace, not war and strife. He had a great impact preaching peace and renewing the Franciscan order.