Franciscan Spirituality

Francis' story is not some dusty boring old tale...but one which is vibrant, relevant and exciting!

Father Charles and our former Campus Minister Father Jude are Conventual Franciscan friars and are tremendous sources of information for St. Francis and St. Clair and the Francicscan way of life.

Julie McElmurry, a former Campus Minister with Fr. Jude,  has worked with the friars for over a decade and has earned a degree in Franciscan Studies from the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University in New York State. She, like Fr. Charles and Fr. Jude,  can help you get to know St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clair  on a deep and personal level.  You will discover that the saints lives are interesting and very inspiring.  They are great models for those looking for heroes to emulate.

• Learn more about the Franciscans Friars

Click here to see a short video.Click here to learn more about Father Charles' community, the Immaculate Conception/St. Anthony Province of the  Conventual Franciscan s. They have some interesting videos on their website that you will truly enjoy and learn from.

• Get an M.A. in Franciscan Studies

Pursue studies at  The Franciscan Institute in upstate New York. It is possible to attend class over the summers or during the regular school year to work towards your M.A. or a Graduate Certificate in Franciscan Studies.

• Who was Francis of Assisi?

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Catholic Campus ministry at Wake Forest is inspired by the life and example of Francis of Assisi.  At the age of 24 Francis experienced a conversion of heart and began to serve the poor, to preach conversion and to live out the Gospel as inspired by the Holy Spirit. 

• Graduating? Consider FrancisCorps in NY or Costa Rica.
  

Join FrancisCorps for one year!  After graduating, many Wake Forest students have made the one-year commitment to serve with FrancisCorps.  They live with 5-6 other young people in close community while teaching at a Catholic school or serving through Catholic ministries including a food pantry, medical clinic and after-school programs for kids. Graduating seniors are encouraged to apply to this top-notch program which has houses in Syracuse, NY and Alajuela, Costa Rica.  A number of our students have given a year of service with FrancisCorps.  

2002 Kristin (Syracuse) is now an attorney in Houston, is married and is a new mom!
2003 John (Syracuse) is finishing his studies toward a PhD in English at U of Wisconsin
2004 Ben (Syracuse) is working in the NYC area as a compliance manager 
2005--Sinead (Syracuse) is an attorney clerking under federal judges now
2007 Adam (Syracuse) is currently doing medical research in Boston, MA
2008  Laurie (Costa Rica) is currently working in the Study Abroad Program at UNC

2012  Will it be you?

 

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