Transformed Through Hope: Our 2026 Focus Theme
Since 2024, the Invitational Church Circle has named an annual focus to unite our message and guide our actions, drawing on the life of the… Read More »Transformed Through Hope: Our 2026 Focus Theme
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As Wheaton Franciscans we are committed to living Gospel values and believe that an open and grateful heart leads to a deepening relationship with God, each other, and all of creation. If you believe that your spirit aligns with ours, we encourage you to learn more about our Community.
January & February 2026 Collaborator: Women and Children
360 Youth Services Naperville, IL 360 Youth Services provides support and wraparound services to youth ages 10–25 who are experiencing crisis, including youth who are… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Women and Children
January & February 2026 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Poor Household of God: OIKOS PTOCHOS TOU THEOU Village Gardening and Greenhouse Project Oikos Village, Philippines The Poor Household of God Sisters are a Franciscan… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Care of Creation
January & February 2026 Collaborator: Health and Dental
Racine County Opportunity Center Inc. Racine, WI Racine County Opportunity Center, Inc. provides services for infants, toddlers, youth, and adults with special needs, with the… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Health and Dental
January & February 2026 Collaborator: Other Purposes
St. Jules Clinic and Mary Maternity Center Haiti Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and faces some of the worst water quality… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Other Purposes
January & February 2026 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI) Chicago, IL Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI) is a faith-based nonprofit organization made up of staff and volunteers… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Future Church Features the Wheaton Franciscans Invitational Church Circle
In its Weekend Bulletin, December 13-14, FutureChurch featured the Wheaton Franciscans Invitational Church Circle as part of its Pentecost Project. The Pentecost Project explores and… Read More »Future Church Features the Wheaton Franciscans Invitational Church Circle
Encountering the Grace of the Incarnation
Attracting a full house, Fr. Paul Hottinger facilitated a morning of Advent reflection on Dec. 6, 2025, that focused on Incarnate Love: the Mystery of… Read More »Encountering the Grace of the Incarnation
Weavings Reflection: December 2025
To Be Held… Reflection by David Pfeifer, Covenant Companions A bit over a year ago, I was diagnosed with an aneurysm affecting my ascending aorta.… Read More »Weavings Reflection: December 2025
Blessings: Autumn of 2025
Autumn Blessings invite us to pause in gratitude for the richness of our community, the generosity that brightens our shared life, and the enduring hope… Read More »Blessings: Autumn of 2025
October & November 2025 Collaborator: Other Purposes
ASN Upendo Village Naivasha, Kenya ASN Upendo Village is a project of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN), implemented in partnership with the Wheaton Franciscan… Read More »October & November 2025 Collaborator: Other Purposes
October & November 2025 Collaborator: Women and Children
Catholic Charities: Diocese of Joliet Daybreak Homeless Shelter Crest Hill, IL Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet’s mission is to serve low-income and underserved adults, children,… Read More »October & November 2025 Collaborator: Women and Children