Monthly Fraternity Gathering
every second Saturday
9:00 - 11:00 am
St Josaphat Basilica parish center
2322 S 7th St. (7th & Lincoln. former convent across from the basilica church)
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Anyone is welcome to attend our events!
Schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Check this page frequently for updates.
Daily postings of events, news and meditations can be found on our Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/StJosaphatOFS/
National Priority 2022-2025: Vocations, Communications, Relationships
Franciscan Centenaries: 2023 - Christmas at Greccio; 2024 - Stigmata; 2025 - Canticle of the Creatures; 2026 - Transitus
every second Saturday
9:00 - 11:00 am
St Josaphat Basilica parish center
2322 S 7th St. (7th & Lincoln. former convent across from the basilica church)
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Anyone is welcome to attend our events!
Schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Check this page frequently for updates.
Daily postings of events, news and meditations can be found on our Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/StJosaphatOFS/
National Priority 2022-2025: Vocations, Communications, Relationships
Franciscan Centenaries: 2023 - Christmas at Greccio; 2024 - Stigmata; 2025 - Canticle of the Creatures; 2026 - Transitus
JANUARY 10, 2026
Initial Formation is cancelled this month.
We will NOT meet at the basilica parish center this month.
Instead, our fraternity will attend a Day of Franciscan Recollection at the Capuchin Spiritual Center.
"Experiencing God with St. Francis of Assisi"
Presenter: author and educator Jon Sweeney
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Capuchin Spiritual Center (at St. Francis of Assisi Parish - 4th & Brown)
1937 Vel R. Phillips St.
Milwaukee, WI. 53212
All fraternity members and those in initial formation are expected to attend.
We’ll explore simple, practical ways to encounter God in daily life, inspired by the wisdom of St. Francis.
The $20 registration fee includes lunch and snacks.
To register email [email protected] or call (773)-343-0649.
FEBRUARY 14, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Matthias Parish, Room 7
9306 W. Beloit Road
Milwaukee, WI 53227
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Matthias Parish, Room 7
Share your Franciscan saint; Praying the OFS Rule, planning for April District Meeting
FEBRUARY 25, 2006
6:00 - 8:00 pm
St. Josaphat Basilica undercroft
Lenten Soup & Session (we provide soup and bread)
"Building a Catholic Culture: How the Holy Mass Reveals the Church's True Political Position"
Presenter: Dr. Michael Brummond
MARCH 14, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Parish Center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Parish Center
MARCH 21, 2006
Transitus - Passing Over With St. Francis:
Lent as the Journey of Transformation
Presenter: Br. Jose Maria Vera, OFM Cap
9:00 - 11 am
Capuchin Spiritual Center (at St. Francis of Assisi parish - 4th & Brown)
1937 Vel R. Phillips St.
Milwaukee, WI. 53212
APRIL 11, 2026
8:00 am - 2 pm La Verna Region South District Gathering
Our fraternity is hosting this year.
"Go into the world and proclaim the Good News: Living the Gospel"
Capuchin Spiritual Center (at St. Francis of Assisi parish - 4th & Brown)
1937 Vel R. Phillips St.
Milwaukee, WI. 53212
MAY 9, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
JUNE 12, 2026
6:00 pm Capuchin Walk for the Hungry (5 pm arrival for group photo)
(Polish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park)
Register online to join our team: Secular Franciscan Order, St. Josaphat Fraternity
JUNE 13, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Annual picnic TBA
JULY 11, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
AUGUST 8, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
OCTOBER 10, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
NOVEMBER 14, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Bailica parish center
DECEMBER 12, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Assembly of Christmas cookies for St. Matthias Parish Food Pantry and packing of Christmas birdseed.
Christmas carols.
JANUARY 9, 2027
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Annual Little Christmas celebration. Bring a Christmas gift for the white elephant gift exchange a dish to share.
All are welcome!
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LITURGICAL CALENDAR OF FRANCISCAN SAINTS
https://saintmargaretofcortona.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Franciscan-Saints-2021.pdf
https://secularfranciscansusa.org/wp-content/uploads/0-A-Franciscan-Liturgical-Calendar.pdf
Initial Formation is cancelled this month.
We will NOT meet at the basilica parish center this month.
Instead, our fraternity will attend a Day of Franciscan Recollection at the Capuchin Spiritual Center.
"Experiencing God with St. Francis of Assisi"
Presenter: author and educator Jon Sweeney
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Capuchin Spiritual Center (at St. Francis of Assisi Parish - 4th & Brown)
1937 Vel R. Phillips St.
Milwaukee, WI. 53212
All fraternity members and those in initial formation are expected to attend.
We’ll explore simple, practical ways to encounter God in daily life, inspired by the wisdom of St. Francis.
The $20 registration fee includes lunch and snacks.
To register email [email protected] or call (773)-343-0649.
FEBRUARY 14, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Matthias Parish, Room 7
9306 W. Beloit Road
Milwaukee, WI 53227
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Matthias Parish, Room 7
Share your Franciscan saint; Praying the OFS Rule, planning for April District Meeting
FEBRUARY 25, 2006
6:00 - 8:00 pm
St. Josaphat Basilica undercroft
Lenten Soup & Session (we provide soup and bread)
"Building a Catholic Culture: How the Holy Mass Reveals the Church's True Political Position"
Presenter: Dr. Michael Brummond
MARCH 14, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Parish Center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Parish Center
MARCH 21, 2006
Transitus - Passing Over With St. Francis:
Lent as the Journey of Transformation
Presenter: Br. Jose Maria Vera, OFM Cap
9:00 - 11 am
Capuchin Spiritual Center (at St. Francis of Assisi parish - 4th & Brown)
1937 Vel R. Phillips St.
Milwaukee, WI. 53212
APRIL 11, 2026
8:00 am - 2 pm La Verna Region South District Gathering
Our fraternity is hosting this year.
"Go into the world and proclaim the Good News: Living the Gospel"
Capuchin Spiritual Center (at St. Francis of Assisi parish - 4th & Brown)
1937 Vel R. Phillips St.
Milwaukee, WI. 53212
MAY 9, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
JUNE 12, 2026
6:00 pm Capuchin Walk for the Hungry (5 pm arrival for group photo)
(Polish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park)
Register online to join our team: Secular Franciscan Order, St. Josaphat Fraternity
JUNE 13, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Annual picnic TBA
JULY 11, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
AUGUST 8, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
OCTOBER 10, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
NOVEMBER 14, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Bailica parish center
DECEMBER 12, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Assembly of Christmas cookies for St. Matthias Parish Food Pantry and packing of Christmas birdseed.
Christmas carols.
JANUARY 9, 2027
7:45 - 9:00 am Initial Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center.
9:00 - 11:00 am Fraternity Gathering and Ongoing Formation
St. Josaphat Basilica parish center
Annual Little Christmas celebration. Bring a Christmas gift for the white elephant gift exchange a dish to share.
All are welcome!
------------------------
LITURGICAL CALENDAR OF FRANCISCAN SAINTS
https://saintmargaretofcortona.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Franciscan-Saints-2021.pdf
https://secularfranciscansusa.org/wp-content/uploads/0-A-Franciscan-Liturgical-Calendar.pdf
