Good Friday

In a parallel scene to the triumphant entry into Jerusalem, today Jesus travels through Jerusalem accompanied by crowds.  Instead of praising Him with laud and honor, they shout at Him, curse Him, and urge His captors to crucify Him.  Pope Francis writes “Love is a gift that means giving our lives.”  Jesus leads us in [...]

Sale Into Spring

Franciscan Life Center Campus 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, United States

A giant TAG SALE benefitting the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care will be held: Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Franciscan Life Center Campus 271 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451 Come and find Furniture, Household Goods, Art, Religious Articles, Baskets, Knitted Items, Jewelry, Sporting Equipment, Electronics, Vintage [...]

National Occupational Therapy Month

For the entire month of April we celebrate our occupational therapy patients and caregivers, and raise awareness of the benefits of this type of therapy. Occupational therapy helps people get back to independent living after an illness or injury. The expertise of an occupational therapist can help you improve and maintain your strength and dexterity, [...]

Summer Youth Leadership Program

Franciscan Life Center Campus 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, United States

One Week Only - June 28 to July 2, 2021 Franciscan Life Center Campus Team building exercises, games, and group discussions build communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-esteem. Ages 13-14. Cost is $250.00 per child. Click to download Registration Form below:

$250.00

First Session: Summer Land-based Experiences for Children

John Lateran Center 405 Allen Ave, Meriden, CT

June 28 to July 2, 2021 9:30 am to 2:30 pm John Lateran Center Campus Activities include confidence-building games, gardening, animal experiences, sports, crafts, and more! Ages 6-12. Cost is $180.00 per child. Click here to download a Registration Form.

$180.00

Come to the Franciscan Christmas Fair!

Franciscan Life Center Campus 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, United States

The Franciscan Christmas Fair will be back "in person" this year! Take a look what you might expect to find: Click arrow on red square to start video. Please help support our services by attending this year's Franciscan Christmas Fair. You'll be glad you did!

Free

February is Healthy Heart Month

American Heart Month encourages the public to make heart health a priority and is designed to bring awareness to many factors surrounding heart disease, such as risk factors, symptoms, complications, and new treatment options and tools that arise as further advances are made. Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care professionals can give you tips on keeping [...]

Ash Wednesday

Last year, Pope Francis called us to “renew our faith, draw from the 'living water' of hope, and receive with open hearts the love of God, who makes us brothers and sisters in Christ.” As we begin this ascent together, may it deepen our unity with Christ and each other and draw us into a [...]