The Sr. Kathleen Osbelt Center for Education & Outreach

The Sister Kathleen Osbelt Center honors Sr. Kathleen’s incredible vision, her lasting legacy of service and holds her as a role model for all of our education and outreach. We use our Franciscan values of compassion, acceptance, respect, dignity and relationship to increase awareness, educate, serve and support persons with terminal illness and those who care for them.

Schedule a Speaker

Speakers are available for your group, organization, or classroom.

Some of the presentations we offer are:

  • Francis House, a Social Model Home for the Dying
  • An Introduction to End-of-Life
  • Preparing for the Journey
  • Skills Training for Caregiving
  • Support for Families along the Way
  • Creating a Sacred Space at End-of-Life
  • Spirituality at End-of-Life
  • Volunteering at Francis House
  • Grief and Bereavement

Interested in a talk on a specific topic? Give us a call: 315-475-5422

Compassionate Heart Series: Take Charge of Your Healthcare

Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum 601 N Townsend Streert, Syracuse, NY, United States

Who’s rowing your healthcare boat? Gain resources and practices for navigating healthcare decisions after a life-changing diagnosis. Learn to support whole-person healing, improve communication with medical teams, and walk the journey with confidence.

Compassionate Heart Series: Just One Heart Book Study 1

Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum 601 N Townsend Streert, Syracuse, NY, United States

Join us at the Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum for a book study on Just One Heart: A Cardiologist's Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness by Dr. Jonathan Fisher, MD,FACC. A cardiologist and mindfulness teacher, Dr. Fisher blends Western science with Eastern wisdom for holistic well-being. Open to all, each session will offer insights and discussion on a different section. For our first session, we will focus on Chapters 1-4.

Compassionate Heart Series: Just One Heart Book Study 2

Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum 601 N Townsend Streert, Syracuse, NY, United States

Join us at the Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum for a book study on Just One Heart: A Cardiologist's Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness by Dr. Jonathan Fisher, MD,FACC. A cardiologist and mindfulness teacher, Dr. Fisher blends Western science with Eastern wisdom for holistic well-being. Open to all, each session will offer insights and discussion on a different section. For our first session, we will focus on Chapters 5-9.

Compassionate Heart Series: Just One Heart Book Study 3

Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum 601 N Townsend Streert, Syracuse, NY, United States

Join us at the Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum for a book study on Just One Heart: A Cardiologist's Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness by Dr. Jonathan Fisher, MD,FACC. A cardiologist and mindfulness teacher, Dr. Fisher blends Western science with Eastern wisdom for holistic well-being. Open to all, each session will offer insights and discussion on a different section. For our first session, we will focus on Chapters 10-13.

Compassionate Heart Series: A Heart-to-Heart with Dr. Jonathan Fisher

Central New York Community Foundation 431 East Fayette Street #100, Syracuse, NY, United States

In this inspiring and practical session, cardiologist and well-being leader Dr. Jonathan Fisher explores the art and science of caring for others without losing yourself. Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, mindfulness, and human connection, he offers evidence-based strategies to help caregivers cultivate deep empathy and connection, while protecting their own emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.