Franciscans International

Women's World Day of Prayer 2010

5 Mar 2010

This year, the Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held in Dundrum Methodist Church, Ballinteer on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 11:15 a.m. Refreshments will be served before the service at 10:30 a.m. The theme is “Informed Prayer, Prayerful Action” and the liturgy has been composed by the women of Cameroon. Everyone is welcome.

Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: International Women’s Day 2010

5 Mar 2010

In his message on International Women's Day, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon shares his thoughts on the importance of securing the human rights for all women, a view also shared by Franciscans worldwide.

Sr. Catherine: from the Olympics to God

23 Feb 2010

Twelve years ago at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, a 17-year-old speedskating prodigy named Kirstin Holum was tapped for future greatness.

The Franciscan Voice: February Issue

17 Feb 2010

We are happy to share with you our monthly newsletter: " The Franciscan Voice".

FI Advocacy Officer, Kathie Uhler, speaks about the rights of indigenous people on the NCR

16 Feb 2010

FI Advocacy Officer, Sr. Kathie Uhler's work at the United Nations has been featured on the National Catholic Reporter. Sr. Kathie explained the damaging effects of exploitative mining on indigenous populations. ( Read More)

February 12: Day of Prayer for Haiti

10 Feb 2010

FI joins Pax Christi Port-au-Prince and the Commission Episcopale Nationale Justice et Paix and invite everyone to hold a day of prayer for Haiti on Friday, February 12, one month after the devastating earthquake struck that country.

FI submits a joint statement on the situation of Togo

10 Feb 2010

Franciscans International (FI), the Fédération Internationale de l’Action des Chrétiens pour l’Abolition de la Torture (FIACAT), Survie and Agir Ensemble pour les Droits de l’homme (AEDH) express their concerns on the uprising tensions that are coming up the approaching presidential elections of February 28.

FI submits a joint statement at the Human Rights Council on Haiti

27 Jan 2010

Today, FI and a group of Catholic-inspired NGOs, presented a joint statement on the emergency situation that Haiti is facing after the disastrous earthquake of 12 of January, during the Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Don't forget Haiti: a voice from the disaster!

27 Jan 2010

A voice from the disaster. A Franciscan brother that is facing the consequences of the dreadful earthquake that severely affected the island of Haiti.