The Franciscan Tradition has a distinctive approach to reality.

Diversity

Celebrates diversity as an expression of God’s generous love incarnate both in Jesus Christ and the human family.

Goodness & Beauty

Provides opportunities to contemplate and communicate the reality of God’s abundant goodness and beauty.

Creation

Emphasizes responsibility for creation honoring the dignity of every creature as a particular gift of God with special care for the suffering and marginalized.

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The AFCU seeks to nurture a community of academic institutions committed to the Catholic and Franciscan spiritual and intellectual traditions and to promote scholarship and curricula that, in keeping with the vocations of Saints Francis and Clare, address the needs of the poor, attend to the environment, and promote peace.

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