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Full Coverage of the 17th Quinquennial Congress in Pittsburgh
Teresa Baker OCTOBER WORKSHOP
Formation
Directors
The Region will hold a Formation Directors Workshop Oct. 8-10, featuring author and past national formation chair Teresa Baker. more
 Franciscan Mirror PUBLICATION
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'Franciscan Mirror'
The summer-fall issue of Franciscan Mirror reports on the annual chapter plus news around the region..
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PILGRIMAGE
See Assisi, Rome
In October
Secular Franciscan sponsors pilgrimage to Italy from Oct. 1 to 11, including visits to Vatican and home town of St. Francis. more

 Stella Maris Retreat Center

REGIONAL CHAPTER
Delegates Elect
Leaders for 3 Years
The April Chapter re-elects Mary Frances Charsky as minister, and features workshop on importance of profession. more
WEB TV
Nat'l Minister
Discusses Order
The first episode of a Secular Franciscan web tv show is unveiled, featuring an interview with the national minister. more

NATIONAL CHAPTER
Elections and
Peace Award
The Peace Award and national elections are the focus of the 2009 national gathering in Albuquerque. more
PUBLICATION
Reflections on
General Chapter
Bob and Mary Stronach were invited to participate in the General Chapter in Hungary. Here are their reflections. more
 Peace Award Recipient Donna Roberti

PEACE AWARD
Chapter Features
National Visitors
The Peace Award and national visitors are featured at the 2009 Regional Gathering at Stella Maris Retreat Center. more

PHOTO GALLERIES
• '09 & '10 Regional Chapter at Stella Maris
• '08 Secular Franciscan Day at Kateri Shrine
• Holy Family Fraternity.

 Marie Dennis, SFO

NATIONAL CHAPTER
Photo Gallery
And News
Secular Franciscans give Peace Award to Marie Dennis, condemn violence in Orissa, issue plea on behalf of poor. more
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