Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry

Welcome to the web site for the Saint Francis of Assisi ministry at Seattle Parish Family 14, made of the Seattle Archdiocese parishes of St John the Evangelist, St Benedict, and St Alphonsus, located in Seattle, Washington.

The Saint Francis of Assisi ministry brings together individuals who are concerned about the care for creation and climate change. We meet monthly and also are involved in actions and activities intended for the broader community. Our goal is to educate and inspire everyone towards action to care for our common home. Information about meetings and upcoming events is below.

News and Events

  • Monthly Saint Francis of Assisi Meetings

    (Usually) First Sunday of the month, 2-3:30 PM. Next Meeting: Sunday, Jan 4 from 2:00PM-3:30 PM Location: St John the Evangelist Admin Building, 106 N 79th Street. January 2026 Meeting Agenda Continuing discussion of event ideas for 2026. All parishioners… Continue reading

    Monthly Saint Francis of Assisi Meetings

  • Loving your neighbor

    In Matthew 22, Jesus was asked by a disciple “Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law”?: Jesus said to him, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all… Continue reading

  • Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Laudato Si

    It’s been five years since Pope Francis released his seminal encyclical on climate change and climate justice: Laudato Si. The name comes from the “Laudato Si, Mi Signore” or Praise be to you, my Lord which Pope Francis took from… Continue reading

  • Sick World

    “We carried on regardless, thinking we would stay healthy in a world that was sick,” Pope Francis said at the end of March. A sick world and now sick us. The inextricable connection between the health of the environment and… Continue reading