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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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: Anna Metzger is a Missioner in Formation who will be commissioned for the overseas portion of her mission journey in just a few weeks. In this blog, Anna reflects on integrating the spiritualities […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: Becky Kreidler is an FMS missioner who began her journey being present to those she encountered in Guatemala. Upon increased pain in her knee and learning she would need surgery, she discerned to […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: Megan, a DC Service Corps volunteer, uses poetry to reflect on change within her present life. I think change is so scary because it forces us to face our inner demons head on […]
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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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