Founder’s Day 2025

The Gingerbread House 3020 Court Street, Syacuse, New York

Join us on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the life and legacy of our founder, Sister Kathleen Osbelt. Enjoy a picnic meal, ice cream, and games with the Francis House community on Sister Kathleen’s birthday.

Tea & Talk: The Book of Hope

Spiritual Renewal Center 1342 Lancaster Avenue, Syracuse, New York

Read through the month and join us as we discuss Jane Goodall & Douglas Abras’s “The Book of Hope.”

"Vibrant with wry humor, scientific fact, grassroots advances, compassion, and spiritual depth, this compelling and enlightening dialogue of hope amplifies Goodall’s mantra: 'Together we can. Together we will.'"
—Booklist, starred review

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.

We Care Wednesday at NBT Bank Stadium

NBT Bank Stadium 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse, NY, United States

Join Francis House at NBT Bank Stadium on Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:35 p.m. for We Care Wednesday presented by Excellus BCBS!

$5 from each ticket purchased on our Fevo link will be donated directly to Francis House!

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.

There’s No Place Like Home 2025

New York State Fair Grounds 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY, United States

Save the date for Wednesday, October 15, 2025!

$50