Saint Francis lives on 2026
Like a grain of wheat fallen into the earth, the body of Francis of Assisi has become a fruitful seed, able to sprout and bear fruit over time…
Franciscan Calendar 2026
In 2026, we remember the 800TH anniversary of the death of saint Francis. We say “remember” and not “celebrate,” because death is not celebrated, but at best remembered. To remember the death of Francis means to celebrate his life: who he was, what he is for us, and – especially in this calendar – what he is within us and among us.
The logo
The logo takes the shape of the Tau, a symbol dear to Francis, because it reminds us of the inexorable, daily passage from death to Life and the way in which we have been redeemed…
