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Editor’s Note: DC Service Corps volunteer Joanie McMahon reflects on the ministry of presence and the importance of giving the burdens of life to Mary, the Undoer of Knots, to untangle. As Programs Associate, my […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s Note: Overseas Lay Missioner Rhonda Eckerman shares a reflection on greeting strangers with hugs on the U.S.-Mexico border to convey comfort and love. I have now been working across the U.S.-Mexico border for over […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s Note: DC Service Corps volunteer Lauren Barry shares her highlights from a week in April through a photo-a-day series. For the week of April 2nd-April 10th, I took a photo every day to highlight […]
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Partner with poor and oppressed communities in Central America and the Carribbean as a lay missioner. Serve in solidarity for a minimum of 2 years.
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Franciscan Mission Service has honed an intensive-three month mission formation program. In addition to requiring it for our long-term overseas missioners, we make our services available for other preparing for mission.
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Young Adults: Spend 11 months in Washington, DC gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit while growing in the Franciscan charism.
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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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