Francis of Assisi: A Short History

Learn how Saint Francis continues to influence our understanding of poverty, theology and the environment.

Bringing the Faraway Closer, Pt 2

How do you remain human in inhumane circumstances? And what can a single person accomplish in the face of state power?

A Psychology of Dispossession

On July 10-13, 2026, Capuchin, Conventual and OFM friars gathered at St. Bonaventure University to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Francis’ death. We will be publishing some of those papers here.

The Shaping of European-Arab Memory

The feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi calls us to reflect upon his visit to Damietta, Egypt, and its profound impact on the perspectives and frameworks of "entangled memory."

Franciscan Spiritual Traditions & Asian Societies

This online conference explores Franciscan spirituality as sociological and historical categories specifically situated within Asia.