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Chapter 2019 Reports
Check back over the course of this week, reports will be added!
Council Statement on Migrants at the Border
On behalf of the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans we want to express our compassion and deep concerns as we observe the continual tragedy unfolding at the U.S./Mexico border. As Franciscans, we strongly oppose any and all mistreatment of those seeking to enter the U.S. Likewise, we firmly oppose the continued…
Council Statement on Christchurch, NZ Attack
The Order of Ecumenical Franciscans deplores the actions of the gunman accused of attacking two Mosques during Friday Prayers in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 March 2019. The actions of this accused man took the lives of fifty Muslims who were at worship and injured several dozen more, some seriously.…
Greetings and Gnawings
It’s been a busy Spring trying to prepare for the various outdoor ministries here in the Northwest. As I will not be here for the Rhododendron Rehabilitation program this year I was asked to see to the religious training of the daisies and the miniature roses. I must say religious…
Greetings & Gnawings from Br. Rat
It has been a very productive year for me what with the Rhododendron Recovery Program, Br. Stephan’s holiday happenings and of course my formation subjects.As we wrap up 2018 and move into 2019 I will be immersing myself in all things related to the Table. I have attached a few photos…
Br. Rat Conducting the Christmas Festivities
It has been an extremely busy time for me. After many days of cooking for Br. Stephan’s Christmas Feast, I was tasked with organizing the entertainment for the Christmas Feast. I have attached a couple of photos along with my new music video titled The Sisters of Song aka the Birds in…
An Update from Br. Rat
Where did the time go! I almost forgot to report on my formation activities! Fortunately Sr. Kathleen inquired after me and Br. Stephan reminded me that I had a bit of writing to do. Anyway we have been super busy wrapping up our Rhododendron recovery program, looking up recipes and…
Statement from the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans in response to the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue
How long? How long do we have to experience these acts of hate. We must break the cycle of hate and fear with love. We are in Solidarity with all who say enough is enough. We offer our prayer for the victims and their victims and their families and the…
Francistide Retreat in the Upper Midwest
Our first ever joint regional retreat! Registration packet can be downloaded here: Registration Packet
Greetings from Br. Rat
Having spent the better part of the summer rehabilitating Rhodies and getting a handle on the “elements of communion”, I was surprised when my spiritual journey took yet another turn in the direction of what I would define as a religious experience. …