Wheaton Franciscans

Passion of Christ: A Reflection On Love
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Seven Stations: Then & Now

All are invited to attend this reflective hour about the Passion of Christ. It will be held in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL, Entrance #7. For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the livestream on our YouTube Channel.

Presented by the Congregation of Jesus

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

Earth Day 2026
2026-04-22 11:30 - 12:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
Prayer, Song, & Community

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day!

People around the globe are celebrating the 56th Anniversary of Earth Day. We will gather in the St. Clare Garden to celebrate our amazing Mother Earth and join together in caring for our home while supporting meaningful ways to protect our planet and its inhabitants. Bring a friend—or meet someone new!

In the event of inclement weather, we will gather in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel

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Please Remember

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

Stay connected through our weekly newsletter, which includes any updates and changes.

Coffee and...
2026-05-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-07 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-05 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-02 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Join us for Coffee and… in the Promenade after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be coffee, treats, and other refreshments available to enjoy while gathering with everyone in fellowship. We hope to see you there!

Please Remember

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please refrain from joining us this month.

Please stay connected with us through our Newsletter, website, and social media.

Stay connected through our weekly newsletter, which includes any updates and changes.

Taizé - May 2026
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Please join us for Taizé Prayer at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL, Entrance #7.

For those unable to attend in person, you can attend the livestream on our YouTube Channel.

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and select the bell icon to receive notifications when the Wheaton Franciscans go live!

You will also find the corresponding Mass Sheet in the description of the livestream video.

Taizé is a distinctive style of meditative prayer developed by an ecumenical community of monks in rural France. It is characterized by contemplative music with repetitive singing of simple harmonized tunes, interspersed with periods of silence, simple readings, prayers, and intercessions.

Chapel Information

We ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.

If you are feeling ill, please join us through Livestream

Please continue to stay connected with us through this newsletter and Livestream.

Announcements and schedule changes are listed on our website and we encourage you to frequent our Events Calendar for current event information.

S'mores & More
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
All are welcome to our first S’mores and More evening!

Join us on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Clare Garden. This casual gathering will be a time for faith sharing and community building, enjoying the lovely St. Clare Garden and warm summer evening. S’mores will be provided. Please bring your (soft) beverage of choice.

S'mores & More
2026-06-24 18:30 - 19:30 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
Before we begin S’mores & More, we invite you to join our Prayer Service of Remembrance & Hope to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

All are welcome to our S’mores and More evening!

Join us in the St. Clare Garden on Wednesday, June 24 after the 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service. This casual gathering will be a time for faith sharing and community building, enjoying the lovely St. Clare Garden and warm summer evening. S’mores will be provided. Please bring your (soft) beverage of choice.

S'mores & More
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
All are welcome to our S’mores and More evening!

Join us on Tuesday, July 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Clare Garden. This casual gathering will be a time for faith sharing and community building, enjoying the lovely St. Clare Garden and warm summer evening. S’mores will be provided. Please bring your (soft) beverage of choice.

S'mores & More
2026-08-07 18:00 - 19:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
All are welcome to our S’mores and More evening!

Join us on Friday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Clare Garden. This casual gathering will be a time for faith sharing and community building, enjoying the lovely St. Clare Garden and warm summer evening. S’mores will be provided. Please bring your (soft) beverage of choice.

Day of Reflection with Daniel Horan
2026-08-08 08:30 - 15:30 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
Transformed Through Hope: Addressing our ‘Soul Sickness’ and Renewing our Faith in a Time of Fear

All Are Welcome – Registration Opens April 8 and Closes July 15, 2026

Suggested Donation of $65, which includes lunch

Event Registration

During times of great division, anxiety, fear, and injustice, it can be challenging to find sources of hope. In recent years, we have experienced increased polarization in our world and church, violence at the local and global levels, and a pandemic that affected every person on earth. This year’s day of reflection is an invitation to reflect on authentic hope in the world today and address the range of “soul sicknesses” in our lives, which are those sources of division, anxiety, fear, and injustice that trouble our hearts, minds, and communities. Daniel Horan will draw on the resources of the Franciscan tradition, especially the lives and writings of St. Francis and St. Clare, as well as a range of contemporary wisdom figures, to deepen our understanding of authentic Christian hope in troubling times and to renew our sense of faith at this important moment in history.

Daniel P. Horan, PhD, is Professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. A columnist for the National Catholic Reporter, he is the author or editor of sixteen books, A White Catholic’s Guide to Racism and Privilege, and The Way of the Franciscans: A Prayer Journey Through Lent. Prof. Horan’s most recent books are titled Engaging Thomas Merton: Spirituality, Justice, and Racism and Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World. He is a co-host of The Francis Effect Podcast and a regular columnist for the National Catholic Reporter. Prof. Horan regularly lectures around the United States and abroad and serves on several university, academic, and publication editorial boards. He is a recipient of numerous awards for his writing and service.

S'mores & More
2026-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | The Wheaton Franciscans, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5, WHEATON, Illinois, 60187, United States
All are welcome to our S’mores and More evening!

Join us on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Clare Garden. This casual gathering will be a time for faith sharing and community building, enjoying the lovely St. Clare Garden and warm summer evening. S’mores will be provided. Please bring your (soft) beverage of choice.

Taizé - September 2026
2026-09-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States

Taizé - November 2026
2026-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Wheaton Franciscans, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7, Wheaton, IL, 60187-6002, United States
