the catholic community of st. francis of assisi
Jubilee Year of St. Francis
Welcome to a sacred year of reflection, renewal, and joyful celebration as we honor the Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi. Rooted in the spirit of humility, peace, and deep reverence for all creation, this Jubilee invites our community to rediscover the timeless wisdom of St. Francis and live more intentionally in harmony with God, one another, and the world around us.
Throughout this year, we will come together as a community in prayer, service, and celebration, embracing the Franciscan call to simplicity, compassion, and care for all living things.
Papal Jubilee Decree: A Special Year of St. Francis
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of our patron saint’s death. This Franciscan Jubilee Year, running from January 10th, 2026, to January 10th, 2027, is a gift for all in the Church and was inaugurated with a decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See. This Jubilee Year holds special significance for our parish, as it offers the faithful here and worldwide the opportunity to reflect on the enduring legacy of St. Francis and to renew their commitment to living the Gospel through peace, humility, service, and care for creation.
“For our parish community,” says Stacey Shine, the Parish’s Director of Engagement and Development, “the Jubilee is both a celebration of our Franciscan heritage and an invitation to deepen our faith. While we honor the life and witness of St. Francis, who lived 800 years ago, the Jubilee is about much more than commemorating a historical figure. It is an opportunity to reflect on how his example continues to inspire and shape our parish today. The values that guided St. Francis’s faith, humility, hospitality, peace, service to others, and care for creation remain at the heart of our mission as reflected in the ministries, programs, and daily life of our parish community.”
Knights of Columbus
St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a community of service and ministry. No one exemplifies this mission more than the Knights of Columbus. In a ministry profile that appeared in the August 10, 2025, bulletin, former Grand Knight Bryan Kozak provided the history of the Knights of Columbus as an order and the Council at St. Francis (All Saints Council 9709) as a vital ministry within the faith community of St. Francis of Assisi since 1988.
The mission of the Knights of Columbus is to empower Catholic men to live their faith actively in their families and communities. The Order’s principles center on Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, with four pillars of service: Faith, Community, Life, and Family. At St. Francis of Assisi, the efforts of this ministry include:
- Supporting our pastor and parish ministries by providing dependable service.
- Serve those in need with concrete acts of charity through good works and monetary donations.
- Build a community of fraternal brotherhood that encourages prayer, formation, and mutual support.
- Advance the Church’s mission by living out the principles of the Gospel in everyday parish life.
- Promote faith‑building programs and parish engagement centered around family.
2026 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
As a diocesan family, we are invited to join together in supporting the ministries, programs, and outreach efforts that bring Christ’s love into our parishes and communities. Your prayers and participation help strengthen Catholic education, support parish vitality, and extend care to those in need.
Please take time to reflect on how you can contribute to this mission of faith and service.