St. Francis Week   

During St. Francis Week, the entire Hilbert College community celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi by giving back to the community and coming together in unity to heal, express gratitude, and collaborate.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

• Franciscan Day of Caring - Campus Community Event 

Friday, September 29, 2023

• Prayer Ribbons | Campus Community Event | 11:00 - 1:00 pm
  Come join us at the Grotto as we offer our prayer intentions by writing them on blue and gold ribbons. We often hold these intentions near to our hearts, but when we write them on these ribbons, we create a beautiful representation of all the prayers being offered.

Monday, October 2, 2023

• Franciscan Morning Prayer | Campus Community Event | 9:00 am | Fran Hall Conference Room A (outside if weather permits)

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

• Mass | Campus Community Event | 11:00 am | St. Clare’s Chapel 
• Speaker | Campus Community Event | 12:30 pm | Swan Auditorium
  We are pleased to welcome Sheila Hunt, the Chief Program Officer from Our Lady of Victory, Human Services. Sheila will be sharing some information with us regarding her experience working for OLV, Fr. Baker's Legacy, and the ways that OLV strives to live out our Franciscan value of compassion through serving the WNY community.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

•  What Does Franciscan Mean to You? A Video Project for Students by Students | Campus Community Event | 11:00-1:00 pm | DMAC Studio
  We want to hear from our students! The Franciscan spiritualty touches and transforms the lives of every person in unique ways, and we are interested in learning from our students what "Franciscan" means to them. The goal is to create a video compilation of the answers we receive and share the results with the community!
• Service Award & Mother Collette Hilbert Staff Awards | Faculty & Staff Event | 3:30-4:30pm | Fran Hall Atrium

Thursday, October 5, 2023

• Peace Walk | Campus Community Event | 11-11:45am | Swan Auditorium
  Join us for an on-campus pilgrimage as we visit sacred spaces on campus and hear readings and reflections from members of our community on the life of St. Francis.
• Campus Picnic | Campus Community Event | 11:45am | Dining Hall
  Join us for lunch and enjoy this "feast" to commemorate the feast day of St. Francis!

Friday, October 6, 2023

• Blessing of the Animals | Campus Community Event | 12:00 pm | Fran Hall Atrium
  That's right, you can bring your pet to campus to be blessed! Sr. Andrea Ciszewski, FSSJ will be offering our pet blessing this year.