Dates & Observances
Calendar
Our fraternity gathers on the second Sunday of each month. Below you will find upcoming meeting dates alongside the Franciscan feast days and liturgical observances that mark our year.
Fraternity Gatherings
Upcoming Meetings
Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, Arizona
June 7, 2026
Regular fraternity gathering
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Sunday
July 13, 2026
Regular fraternity gathering
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Sunday
August 10, 2026
Regular fraternity gathering
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Sunday
September 14, 2026
Regular fraternity gathering
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Sunday
October 12, 2026
Regular fraternity gathering
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Sunday
November 9, 2026
Regular fraternity gathering
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Sunday
December 14, 2026
Regular fraternity gathering
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Sunday
New to the fraternity? Guests are always welcome at our gatherings. No prior experience with Franciscan life is needed — simply come with an open heart. Reach out to us if you have any questions before attending.
The Franciscan Year
Feast Days & Observances
June
June 11
Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua
Beloved Franciscan friar, Doctor of the Church, and patron of lost things. One of the most venerated saints in the Franciscan family.
June 24
Birth of Saint John the Baptist
A solemnity of the universal Church, marking the birth of the forerunner of Christ.
July
July 9
Feast of the Martyrs of Brazil
Franciscan martyrs who gave their lives for the faith in 17th-century Japan and Brazil.
July 25
Feast of Saint James the Apostle
Apostle and pilgrim patron, celebrated throughout the universal Church.
August
August 2
Feast of the Portiuncula (Pardon of Assisi)
One of the most sacred days in the Franciscan calendar. Francis received a special indulgence for all who visit a Franciscan church on this day. A day of pilgrimage and renewal.
August 11
Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi
Foundress of the Poor Ladies (Poor Clares) and spiritual companion of Francis. Her feast is a day of joy for the entire Franciscan family.
August 12
Feast of Saint Jeanne de Chantal
Foundress and mystic, celebrated in the universal Church.
September
September 17
Feast of the Stigmata of Saint Francis
On this day in 1224, Francis received the wounds of Christ on Mount La Verna — the first recorded stigmatist in Church history. A profound day of contemplation for all Franciscans.
September 23
Feast of Saint Padre Pio
Capuchin Franciscan friar, mystic, and stigmatist. Beloved by millions worldwide.
October
October 4
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
The central feast of the entire Franciscan family — the dies natalis (heavenly birthday) of our father Francis. Celebrated with Mass, prayer, and fraternal joy. Many fraternities hold special gatherings on or near this day.
October 7
Our Lady of the Rosary
A Marian feast beloved by Francis, who had deep devotion to the Mother of God.
November
November 1
All Saints Day
A holy day of obligation celebrating all the saints, known and unknown — including the many uncanonized Franciscan men and women who have gone before us.
November 2
All Souls Day
A day of prayer for all the faithful departed, especially our deceased fraternity members.
November 17
Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Patron of the Secular Franciscan Order. A queen who renounced wealth to serve the poor in the spirit of Francis. Her feast is one of the most important in the SFO calendar.
November 29
Feast of Blessed Jacopa dei Settesoli
A Roman noblewoman and close companion of Francis, sometimes called "Brother Jacopa" by Francis himself.
December
December 8
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A holy day of obligation and a feast of special significance for Franciscans, who championed the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception for centuries.
December 25
The Nativity of Our Lord
Francis is credited with creating the first living nativity scene in Greccio in 1223. Christmas holds a special place in Franciscan devotion.
"Every day is a good day to praise the Lord — but some days are set apart to remind us of the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us in faith."
— Franciscan tradition
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