Following the December 2009 Regional elections, it was decided to incorporate the duties of the Councilor for Visitations into the Secretary’s role on a trial basis. At this time, the Regional Executive Council has reinstated the Councilor for Visitations’ office and has appointed Muriel Baum, SFO of St. Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity (Libertyville) to serve on the the council through December 2012.

Download the May 2010 SFO News PDF.

Included in this edition: The First Secular Franciscans, Change of Date for Mother Cabrini Celebration.

The date for this year’s Regional Mother Cabrini Feast Day Celebration has been changed to Saturday, November 13. In addition, the location will be St. Peter’s in the Loop, 110 West Madison St., Chicago.

Download the March 2010 SFO News PDF.

Included in this edition: Crossing Borders, Healthy Spirituality.

Download the February 2010 SFO News PDF.

Included in this edition: Prayer for Vocations; Some Changes Regarding Apostolates/JPIC; Franciscans International Rep Here March 6; NAFRA Donation for Haiti — How You Can Help; National Vocations Conference in March; Introducing Your SFO News Editor.