FMS aspires to follow in the footsteps of Saint Clare and Saint Francis. Missioners and volunteers practice this ministry of presence in their service.
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Read reflections from current and former overseas lay missioners about their service term and its impact on their lives.
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Former missioner Annemarie Barrett is now living permanently in Bolivia, where she is pursuing her artistic career. View a gallery of her watercolors
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Editor’s note: DC Service Corps Volunteer PJ Herrera shares about a new health and wellness program he helped develop at his ministry site, So Others Might Eat (SOME). Food changes lives. Think about it! Likely […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: In this post, missioner Cindy Mizes shares her admiration and devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. This blog is part of a devotional reflection that Cindy is giving to St. Joseph’s Teacher’s […]
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Travel with us to Bolivia (10 days) or Washington, DC (seven days) to learn about poverty and other social justice issues through a Franciscan lens.
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Young Adults: Spend 13 months in Washington, DC gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit while growing in the Franciscan charism.
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Partner with poor and oppressed communities in Africa, Latin America, and the Carribbean as a lay missioner. Serve in solidarity for a minimum of 2 years.
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