Franciscans in Action
June 2008 e-newsletter

"Preach the Gospel and if necessary use words." - St. Francis of Assisi

 We welcome your feedback and encourage you to send us stories about Franciscan action and where you see the spirit of St. Francis at work in the world. You can email your comments and stories to Peter Rajchert at peter@franciscans.org.
   
Seeing the Human Factor in the World of Finance
 
  
Northside Ministries in Syracuse, New York
 
In these uncertain economic times, millions of hardworking people find themselves under pressure to make ends meet. Some of these people live on the Northside of Syracuse, New York. With a scarcity of jobs and general investment, life on the Northside can often get desperate. Read further...
 
The Franciscan Action Network: Getting Things Done 
 
 
The Franciscan Action Network is just a few miles from the White House
   
When Francis of Assisi walked the Earth, he preached conversion, justice and equality right on the turf of those who needed to hear his message. He understood that to affect change, a direct approach becomes necessary. Read further...
                                             
Fighting for the Environment Franciscan Style
at Siena College
 
 
Students from Siena College in Loudonville, New York are socially active 
 
Even in 2008 when pollution and climate change are such big social issues, most of us do not think about them until news programs report a major environmental disaster somewhere in the world or we must protect ourselves from one. Read further...
   
Franciscan Intellectual Tradition
Continues in the Holy Land

 
The Holy Land 
 
Universities are institutions of learning and innovation. They help mould thinkers who then go on to change the world. There have been many such thinkers in the Franciscan order. Saint Bonaventure of Bagnoregio taught at the University of Paris and promoted learning amongst his confreres. The philosopher John Duns Scotus studied at both the University of Paris as well as the University of Oxford. Read further...
 
Philadelphia Shows Brotherly Love 
 
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia's St. Francis Inn is located in that city's impoverished Kensington district. It offers services such as a food kitchen, a thrift shop and a women's day center. As a Franciscan community of religious and lay people, the inn proves
the term "the forgotten poor" wrong. Read further... 

St. Bonaventure University Students and Professor Make Their Mark
  

St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, New York

St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, New York is a first rate post-secondary institution with a renowned academic program. Founded in 1858 by the Franciscan Friars, the university maintains a strong Franciscan tradition held dear by many of its students. Five of these students recently traveled to Bethlehem, Uganda on a mission of service with journalism and mass communication professor, Pauline Hoffmann.


We welcome your feedback and encourage you to send us stories about Franciscan action and where you see the spirit of St. Francis at work in the world. You can email your comments and stories to Peter Rajchert at peter@franciscans.org.