Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
We invite you to join members of the Bon Secours, Trinitarian and Franciscan families on this pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. The dates of this pilgrimage are April 13-24, 2026.
As pilgrims, we will traverse historical, cultural, and spiritual landscapes in which early Christianity took root. We will reflect on the growth of the early Church’s apostolic community and the Franciscan movement, pondering our role in the ongoing spiritual renewal of the Church and the urgent needs of the world. As St. Francis of Assisi said, “Let us begin again, for up to now we have done nothing.”IMPORTANT NOTE: This pilgrimage entails active days with early mornings, walking, standing, and navigating steps. Please assess your fitness and stamina as you consider joining us.
The first early bird discount is good through May 13, 2025. To view the pilgrimage details, visit Educational Opportunity Catholic Tours
Want to know more? We will be hosting aninformational session on Zoom on Wednesday, June 4, 7:00-8:00pm ET. To register for this session, please email
Amy Kulesa: askulesa@gmail.com
Linda Mastro: gyplin2016@gmail.com Ready to reserve your space? Contact Educational Opportunities at 800-247-0017 or click on the registration form at Educational Opportunity Catholic Tours Enter host leader ID: 60398 and host leader name: Linda Mastro.**************************************************
May 24: Embracing Your Leadership Journey,
Shrine of St. Anthony, Ellicott City MD
A one-day seminar for Ministers and Council members to discuss servant leadership issues. More information to follow shortly.
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June 27 – 29: Regional Formation Retreat
Priest Field Pastoral Center, WV
The theme: Caring for Each Other – The Health and Heartbeat of Your Fraternity
This year all OFS members are invited, and each fraternity is required to send at least one council member–usually the Formation Director or Minister. This year we will focus and building family belonging in our fraternities among all members. More information to follow shortly.
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