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Solanus Casey Regional Fraternity
Regional Day of Recollection
September 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
St. Anthony of Padua Church
149 S Pine Creek Rd, Fairfield, CT
Regional Chapter Meeting
Regional Visitation
November 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
St. Pius X Church
310 Westfield St, Middletown, CT
Solanus Casey Region
Franciscan Monthly Book Club
Just like a regular book club at your library, come whether you've read the whole book, half the book, or just a few pages..or haven't gotten to it yet. These conversations will be friendly and welcoming. No PhD in literature required! Just an interest in Francis and Clare!
Virtual (Zoom) Discussion Group
6:30-8:00 pm
August 30
Clare, Her Light and Her Song
by Karen Karper
September 27
Biography of St. Francis
by Bonaventure
October 25
The Interior Castle
by St. Teresa of Avila
Mirabai Starr translation
Part One: Introduction
and First and Second Dwellings.
Pages 1-64
November 22
An Adult Christ At Christmas
by Raymond Brown
December
No book club
Solanus Casey Region
Franciscan Conversations
Zoom Gathering
JPIC Focus:
Franciscan Peacemaking in a Time of Crisis
Virtual (Zoom) Discussion Group
Sunday, September 20, 2026
7:00 to 8:30 pm
As followers of Francis, how do we make peace where there is hurt and seek unity without erasing truth?
This is a space for prayerful listening, and open, trusting dialogue rooted in shared experience.
What to expect
A brief Gospel and JPIC framing
Shared reflection rooted in daily life
Respectful listening across differences
A spirit of fraternity and hope
What you do not need
No prework
No prior preparation
No special background
Just come as you are, with your story, your questions,
and your desire to live the Gospel more fully.
Local Fraternity & Other Events
Liturgy of the Hours
Daily Evening Prayer
Hosted by Fran Salaun, OFS
Most Holy Stigmata Fraternity
Monday-Friday
7:00 PM
Join us as we prayer Evening Prayer together via Zoom every
Monday - Friday at 7PM.
There is no need to bring your breviary to the meeting, as the prayers are projected on the screen.
Join us when you can!
Triduum of St. Clare of Assisi
3 days of Prayer and Reflection
August 9-11, 2026
Monastery of St. Clare
70 Nelson Avenue, Wappinger Falls, NY
phone: 845-297-1685
email: claresny@gmail.com
Celebrate the Life of St. Clare of Assisi, co-founder of the Franciscan Order, and founder of the Poor Clare Sisters throughout the world.
During this triduum experience Fr. André Cirino OFM will offer a special presentation on the Life of St. Clare, we will celebrate of the Transitus of St Clare, and we will celebrate Mass on the Feast of St. Clare
Mount Alvernia Retreat Center
Franciscans Living in Community (FLIC)
What Makes Secular Franciscans Different from Other Catholics?
August 10-13, 2026
Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center
158 Delavergne Avenue
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
As you know FLIC is not a retreat. It is a time when the Franciscan Family comes together to be formed, to share, and enjoy one another’s company. We look forward to you joining us for a time of fraternity, prayer, formation, and socializing. In keeping with the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, our theme is "What Makes Secular Franciscans Different from Other Catholics?"
St. Mary of the Angels Fraternity, Darien Ct.
Celebrate the life of St. Clare of Assisi
August 23, 2026
the Convent of St. Birgitta
4 Runkenhage Road
Darien, Ct 06820
Mass will be at 9:00 AM
Followed by refreshments
At 10:30 we will have a presentation on the Life of St. Clare of Assisi and Renewal of our Commitment to the Secular Franciscan Order.
Note: If you would like to stay and enjoy fellowship and the Convents beautiful grounds please bring your lunch.
Coffee, Tea and desserts will be provided.
Feel free to bring a friend.
RSVP to Carol Gabriel
Email: carolagabriel@aol.com or
Call: 203-853-2488
Sponsored by the Most Holy Stigmata Fraternity
A Secular Franciscan Retreat
Retreat Director: Fr. Gerard Mulvey, OFM Cap
September 11-13, 2026
Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center
158 Delavergne Avenue
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Arrival: Friday between 5-6 PM -- Departure: Sunday after Mass
Cost: $180 per person/private room;
$280 per 2 persons in room;
$100 per person no room needed.
Includes: Presentations, Private or semi-private room, and all meals.
The retreat weekend will begin promptly
at 6:30 PM on Friday, September 11th .
Fr. Gerard Mulvey will share three presentations on practical approaches to Ongoing Conversion. Time will be provided for Mass, Confession, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, discussion, personal prayer, as well as time to enjoy the beautiful grounds here at Mt. Alvernia and to share with fellow retreatants.
Year of St. Francis Jubilee
St. Clare Fraternity - Stafford Springs CT
Upcoming Jubilee Events
The St. Clare Fraternity of Stafford Springs would like to invite you to join us as we celebrate:
August 10th
Transitus of St. Clare
St. Edward’s Church, 55 High St. Stafford Springs
6:30 PM, with refreshments to follow.
October 3rd
800th Anniversary of the Easter of St. Francis
St. Edward Church, 55 High St. Stafford Spring
1:00 PM. A light lunch is being planned with the Parish Mass at 4:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Fraternity - Charlton, MA
Upcoming Jubilee Event
St. Francis of Assisi Parish - Barre, MA
A Reflection On The History of
The Franciscans in Medjugorje
Presenter: Fr. Ed Chalmers
MONDAY, August 31 - 6:30pm
ST. JOSEPHS CHURCH
29 SOUTH ST. BARRE, MA
Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, where visionaries say the Blessed Mother has been appearing since 1981, is “a very holy place,” and going there is “an opportunity to experience the love of God.” Those are among thoughts Father H. Edward Chalmers, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, recently shared with The Catholic Free Press.
Franciscans have served in the region since the Turkish occupation (1463-1878) and some were martyred by communists in 1945. Father Chalmers will guide us through their history in Medjugorje, to the current day. He will tell us about Franciscan Father Jozo Zovko, who was stationed at St. James Parish in 1981 when the visionaries first reported apparitions. Also how Franciscan Father Slavko Barbaric, inspired him to write reflections about messages of the Blessed Mother that the visionaries reported.
Upcoming Professions
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