A month to pause,walk gently, rediscover what truly matters
A month to pause,walk gently, rediscover what truly matters
A month to pause,walk gently, rediscover what truly matters
Franciscan Month
A month to pause,walk gently, rediscover what truly matters
St. Francis College | Brooklyn | October 2026
A Living History
"We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way."
- St. Francis of Assisi
The Movement Begins
In the early 1200s, a young merchant's son from Assisi walked away from wealth and comfort to embrace radical simplicity. Francis gathered a small community around him, and together they lived the Gospel through service to the poor, reverence for creation, and a disarming joy.
Clare of Assisi followed, founding the Order of Poor Ladies — a woman of extraordinary courage and contemplative depth.
Why October?
October was chosen as Franciscan Month because the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on October 4. The month honors the life, spirituality, and values of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, whose teachings on peace, humility, service, and care for creation continue to inspire communities today. First launched as a 31-day observance by St. Francis College, Franciscan Month also reflects on important moments in Franciscan history, including the Transitus of St. Francis and his enduring writings such as the Canticle of the Creatures.