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Our Mission

The Franciscan Center offers an environment of peace, simplicity and hospitality for all those seeking spiritual renewal.

Our Staff

The Franciscan Center is staffed by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY and dedicated laity who are assisted by loyal volunteers in carrying out their ministry. Throughout the year, various guest retreat directors also assist the staff.

Felicia Anderson - Kitchen Coordinator

Lisa Braswell - Director of Marketing and Publicity

Sister Catherine Cahill, O.S.F. - Director
Maureen Connors, Ph.D. - Co-Director of Programs
Karen Davies - Administrative Assistant
Beverly Dustin - Housekeeper
Melanie Grove - Bookkeeper
Ellen Hochschwender - Director of Advancement and Grant Writing
Clarence Kennedy - Facilities Manager
Carol Mitchell, Ph.D. - Co-Director of Programs
Christina Strain - Administrator
Roxanne Warda - Chef, Kitchen/Housekeeping Manager

Our Board of Directors

Board Chair: Rev. Andrew Reitz, OFM

Directors:
Sister Catherine Cahill, O.S.F., Director, Franciscan Center
Sister Mary Arghittu, O.S.F.
Sheryl Evans, The List Experts
Renee L. Garrison
Sister Odette Haddad, OSF
Mark Holan
Judith Lisi
Sister Susan McGillicuddy, O.S.F., Franciscan Sisters of Allegany
Fran Taylor Powers
Rachel Rodgers, LA Design
Sister Marie Kathleen Stagnaro, O.S.F., Franciscan Sisters of Allegany
Dale Webber, Esq., Buchanan Ingersoll
Chris Zeller

JUMP Initiative sponsored by
Allegany Franciscan Ministries and St. Petersburg College
The JUMP (Journey to Unlock Management Potential) initiative is a collaboration between Allegany Franciscan Ministries, St. Petersburg College and the Nonprofit Leadership Council of Tampa Bay designed to “increase organizational capacity and strengthen sustainability” of non-profits in the Tampa Bay area. The Franciscan Center is one of six organizations participating in the pilot program, each of whom has been awarded $30,000 in funding and support over the 12-24 month grant period. The Center is focusing its JUMP resources on Board education and development to improve Board performance.

Franciscan Center Awarded 2009 Major Grant

From Allegany Franciscan Ministries Through HOPE AND HEALTH RENEWED: The Healing Ministry of the Franciscan
Center, the Franciscan Center has been awarded an Allegany Franciscan Ministries Major Grant of $300,000 over three years for operating support, particularly salaries and technology infrastructure, to continue the Center’s healing ministry dedicated to spiritual wellness for the Tampa Bay community. Our thanks to Allegany Franciscan Ministries for their visionary grantmaking to improve the overall health – in body, mind and spirit - of individuals through increasing access to health services and information across Florida.