Jericho House Wainfleet, ON Jericho House is a joint Mission of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers and the Felician Sisters. Jericho House is a multi-faith center for education in leadership for youth and adults focusing on justice and spirituality around ecology issues. Jericho House is an oasis of hospitality, mutuality and advocacy. Some 80…
Deo Gratias Ministry
Areas of Service Café: Serve guests while offering a ministry of presence by listening to people, learning about the neighborhood and identifying additional needs. Food Pantry: Stock shelves, pick up donations, help guests make food selections. Literacy Program: Work one-on-one with adults or children to assess and help build their reading skills. Community Garden: Plant, harvest and share fresh…
The Season of Creation Sept.1st – Oct 4th
The theme for this year’s Season of Creation is “Let Justice and Peace Flow”. Please visit the ecumenical Season of Creation website for resources and information of how you and your community can participate in the Season of Creation. Other Prayer and Worship Resources Related to Season of Creation: Pope Francis’ message for the 2023 Season of…
Volunteers in Mission –
Haiti Remote Tutor Felician Mission: Haiti Remote via Zoom 2 hr/week commitment Teach English as a second language to students in Haiti who are working toward acceptance in a Madonna University degree program or furthering their education. Learn more Apply for Haiti Remote Tutor Mission Volunteer Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit Detroit, MI 4-months, 10-months, or…
Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula
The Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula August 2nd, is a special day for all Franciscans, as we celebrate The Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula. When St. Francis was discerning his vocation, he heard the Lord tell him, “Go and build my church”. Francis taking what…
THE PORTIUNCULA INDULGENCE August 2nd
THE PORTIUNCULA INDULGENCE On the night of July, 1216, the great St. Francis was praying in the little church of the Portiuncula devoured by love for God and a thirst to save souls. He prayed for the forgiveness of sins of mankind. Suddenly a brilliant light shone all around. In great splendor Jesus and Mary…