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Regional Annual Gathering & Spring Day of Reflection

May the Lord give you peace, and may you be well as spring is upon us!

Let us come together for a wonderful time of fellowship during this special Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi. Proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV, this jubilee runs from January 10, 2026, through January 10, 2027, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the passing of our seraphic father, St. Francis.

Who is invited? Whether you are a seeker just beginning to explore, a candidate in formation, a professed Secular Franciscan, or simply someone with a Franciscan heart, you are warmly welcome! Please join us for our Regional Annual Gathering and Spring Day of Reflection:

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • Location: Saginaw Center for Ministry | 802 Weiss St., Saginaw, MI 48603
  • Theme: “Dilexi Te” (“I have loved you”)
  • Guest Speaker: Fr. Julius Milton, OFM Cap.

Spiritual Preparation

As Regional Minister Kathleen Carsten noted in her recent email, please prepare your hearts and minds for our gathering by reading Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Exhortation, “Dilexi Te of the Holy Father Leo XIV to All Christians on Love For The Poor.” * Read the document here: Apostolic Exhortation: Dilexi Te

Registration & Payment

  • Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026
  • How to Register:Spring Day of Reflection Registration
    • Need help registering? Please call Theresa Brown at 248-335-1703.
  • Cost: * $25 for the Saturday gathering
    • $75 total if you are adding a Friday overnight stay ($50 room fee)
  • Payment Instructions: Please make your check payable to Secular Franciscan Order, Divine Mercy Region and mail it to:Regional Treasurer Dawn Pulcer 47634 Falcon Dr. Shelby Twp., MI 48315
  • Note: No refunds will be issued after April 20th.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the Center! God bless.

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 9:10 Welcome & Intro

9:10 – 9:25 Prayer

9:25 – 10:45 Session I: Dilexi Te, Br. Julius Milton, OFM. Cap

10:45 – 11:00 Morning break

11:00 – 12:00 Session II: Guided Mediation

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 – 2:30 Conversion I:

2:30 – 2:45 Break

2:45 – 3:15 Conversion II:

3:15 – 3:30 Day Summary and Sharing

3:30 Mass Prep

4:00 Mass – Br. Johan Paul Gill, OFM, Cap