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Franciscan Discerners Say ‘Yes,’ Begin Next Step of Vocation Journey with Order of Friars Minor
A half-dozen Franciscan discerners from three countries, five states, and diverse backgrounds and experiences said “yes” to begin the next step of their vocation journey.
After More Than Two Years of COVID Postponements, ESC Vocation Directors Resume In-Person Conference in Arizona
A group of friars from US-6 provinces, and other ESC member provinces throughout the world, participated in a five-day retreat and fraternal gathering of the English-Speaking Conference of Vocation Directors earlier this month at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Franciscans Call for Peace in Ukraine
Our world is at a critical juncture of how we organize ourselves to respond to global crises of violence and existential destruction. The only sustainable path forward is rooted in nonviolence and places the needs of the poor and marginalized first.
Franciscan-hearted People Invited to Join Laudato Si’ Action Platform
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform, the Church-wide journey launched by the Vatican to bring the teaching from Laudato Si and Fratelli Tutti to transform our world, is now open for registration.
Franciscan Leadership Commits to Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform
As the leadership for the Franciscan friars in the United States, we humbly and publicly accept the invitation of Pope Francis to commit to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
Novices to Make Simple Vows July 2
Join us on YouTube to watch the US Franciscan novices make their first vows on July 2, 2021 at 2 pm PDT at Old Mission Santa Barbara.
General Chapter 2021
From 3 to 18 July 2021, the General Chapter of the Order of Friars Minor will be held in Rome, with the theme of Renewing Our Vision, Embracing Our Future. The 118 Capitulars who are expected at this celebration of our worldwide brotherhood will gather at the Capuchin...
Fraternitas 06.2021 (No. 289)
The June 2021 edition of ‘Fraternitas’ is now online and can be downloaded in several languages. PDF: English – Español – Italiano – Deutsch – Français – Hrvatski – Polski – Português DOC: English – Español – Italiano – Deutsch...
Vatican News: Cardinal Tagle, Minister General celebrate Laudato Si’ week from General Curia
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Fr. Augusto Zampini and Fr. Michael Perry gathered for the prayer meeting organized in Rome by the Global Catholic Climate Movement to mark the Laudato Si’ week celebrations. The meeting took place simultaneously in Assisi with Bishop...
All were filled with the Holy Spirit | Letter from the Minister General to the whole Order on the Solemnity of Pentecost 2021
Letter from the Minister General to the whole Order on the Solemnity of Pentecost 2021 All were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-12) Dear Brothers, May the Lord give you peace! Tradition has always dictated that the General Chapter of the Order coincide with...
Franciscans join Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Week
With the slogan, “we know that things can change” (LS 13), a new version of Laudato Si’ Week will be celebrated between May 16 and 24, 2021, to commemorate once again the anniversary of the publication of this encyclical. Laudato Si’ Week is an initiative sponsored by...
Laudato Si’ Week 2021 to feature Cardinals, Catholic leaders, world-renowned speakers and authors
Rome, 10 May 2021 Vatican experts on Laudato Si’ among speakers during 16-25 May celebration Laudato Si’ Week 2021 will feature a diverse lineup of Catholic leaders from across the globe, as well as world-renowned speakers and authors as the world’s 1.3 billion...
US Franciscan News
Franciscan Discerners Say ‘Yes,’ Begin Next Step of Vocation Journey with Order of Friars Minor
A half-dozen Franciscan discerners from three countries, five states, and diverse backgrounds and experiences said “yes” to begin the next step of their vocation journey.
After More Than Two Years of COVID Postponements, ESC Vocation Directors Resume In-Person Conference in Arizona
A group of friars from US-6 provinces, and other ESC member provinces throughout the world, participated in a five-day retreat and fraternal gathering of the English-Speaking Conference of Vocation Directors earlier this month at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Franciscans Call for Peace in Ukraine
Our world is at a critical juncture of how we organize ourselves to respond to global crises of violence and existential destruction. The only sustainable path forward is rooted in nonviolence and places the needs of the poor and marginalized first.
Franciscan-hearted People Invited to Join Laudato Si’ Action Platform
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform, the Church-wide journey launched by the Vatican to bring the teaching from Laudato Si and Fratelli Tutti to transform our world, is now open for registration.
Franciscan Leadership Commits to Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform
As the leadership for the Franciscan friars in the United States, we humbly and publicly accept the invitation of Pope Francis to commit to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
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