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Siena Friars News and Events
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On April 16, 2026, the Siena University community came together to celebrate Fr. Dan Dwyer, O.F.M.’s first profession of vows more than 40 years ago and his decades of devotion and service to the Siena community. The celebration began with a Mass in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel at which Fr. Dan presided. The Siena friars in attendance were led by Fr. Kevin Mullen, O.F.M., as they renewed their vows. A dinner and program followed, attended by 230 family, friends, University alumni, faculty, staff and students. Net proceeds from the event will go to The Dwyer Family Scholarship at Siena that was established to honor Fr. Dan’s impact on its community and will be awarded based on financial need.
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On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Siena University and the Laudato Si’ Center for Integral Ecology hosted Interfaith Discussion on Caring for Our Common Home: a Christian-Muslim dialogue. Imam Saffet Catovic and Fr. Elias Mallon, SA conducted a discussion focusing on religious and ethical perspectives related to climate change through the lenses of Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’” and a document by Muslim clerics and scholars, “Al-Mizan”.
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On Monday, March 23, 2026, Siena friars, faculty and students joined local middle and high school students to mark the 10th anniversary of the encyclical Laudato Si’ and the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of Creatures on a Pilgrimage of Hope for Climate Justice to the New York State Capitol. Pope Francis’ encyclical was delivered to state legislators. The pilgrimage culminated with an event at the Great Western Staircase of the Capitol.
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Br. Jacek Orzechowski, O.F.M., presents encyclical to Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages
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The 2025-26 integral ecology symposium Reimagining Economy: For People and Planet! was held on the Siena University campus on February 5, 2026. The symposium, part of the Earth’s Cry, Humanity’s Call series, was co-hosted by the Laudato Si’ Center for Integral Ecology, the School of Business, and the Spirit of ’68 committee. Highlights included a presentation of the Franciscan vision of engaging the world through the lens of St. Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures and a discussion on Franciscan approaches to the economy. Use this link to learn more about the symposium and its speakers.
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The Siena friars capture the spirit of the Christmas season at their home, festively decked in Siena swag.