St. Francis College Mission & Ministry

“Saint Peter of Alcantara lived in the 16th century, a time of great Church reform. He was confessor for Saint Teresa of Avila, another great reformer. Peter was known for his life of penitence and the virtue of patience. He founded a branch of the Franciscans known as the Alcantarines.” Learn more about him: https://tinyurl.com/Alcantara22

This year, St. Clare and St. Francis Week begins on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi! We hope you will be able to join us as we celebrate Mass in honor of our College's patron saint. If you would like to attend in person, please email [email protected] to let us know. Register: https://tinyurl.com/StFrancisFeastMass

St. John Henry Newman is the patron saint of Catholic campus ministry. Born an Anglican and ordained a priest he then converted to Roman Catholicism and was ordained a Catholic priest in 1845. He joined the Congregation of the Oratory, founded by St. Philip Neri and founded Oratory houses in England. Named a Cardinal in 1879, he is honored as a popular preacher, writer, and eminent theologian in both the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/Saint-John-Henry-Newman

In the 1800s, thousands of Korean Catholics were martyred due to persecution. Among them were the first native Korean priest, Saint Andrew Kim Taegon; St. Columba Kim Hyo-im and her sister Agnes; and Saint Paul Chong Hasang. To learn more about the Korean martyrs: https://tinyurl.com/Taegon and https://tinyurl.com/Taegon1

Saint Joseph of Cupertino is most famous for levitating at prayer. A Conventual Franciscan, he is the Patron Saint of Air travelers, Astronauts, Pilots. Read more: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-joseph-of-cupertino

Beginning Hispanic Heritage Month in the middle of September is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries including, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Also, Día de la Raza, a celebration of the African, Spaniard, and indigenous ancestors in the New World, is celebrated on Oct. 12. Learn More: https://sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative/national-hispanic-heritage-month/

Prayer for Hispanic Heritage Month: https://www.chausa.org/prayers/cha-prayer-library/prayer/prayer-for-hispanic-heritage-month

The name "Yom Kippur" means "Day of Atonement,” and it is a day set aside to “afflict the soul,” to atone for the sins of the past year. Learn more here: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/yom-kippur-history-and-overview

An annual tradition at SFC, the Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit is our first Mass of the academic year. We welcome the entire SFC community to join us over Zoom to celebrate this new year, especially our new students, and to ask for God's blessing over our community.

Please register by following this link: tinyurl.com/SFCMoHS

There will be limited in-person attendance. Please email [email protected] for more information.

The Office of Mission, Ministry & Interfaith Dialogue invites you to a special Mass to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Please register by following this link: http://tinyurl.com/SFC9-11Mass

Please email [email protected] to inquire about in-person attendance.

St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit missionary known as the patron saint of slaves, African missions and in*******al justice. St. Claver spent his life serving African slaves who were brought to Colombia during the 17th century. Read more about St. Peter Claver here: https://www.jesuits.org/stories/society-of-jesus-celebrates-feast-of-st-peter-claver-sj/

The Office of Mission, Ministry & Interfaith Dialogue invites you to a special Mass to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Please register by following this link: tinyurl.com/SFC9-11Mass

Please email [email protected] to inquire about in-person attendance.

Shana Tova! We wish our Jewish Sisters and Brothers a very happy and peaceful Rosh Hashanah! Learn more here: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/rosh-hashanah-history-and-overview