R.I.P. Friar Leonard (Carmel) TESTA † November 21, 2025
sacerdos Prov. Americanae S. Bonaventurae;
n. n. Qormi (Malta) 1940-11-04; prof. temp. 1960-09-17, prof. soll. 1963-10-13, ord. sac. 1966-12-17
R.I.P. Friar Józef ZGLIŃSKI † November 19, 2025
frater non-clericus (vot. sol.) Prov. Polonicae B.M.V. Imm.;
n. Spoczynek (Polska) 1954-03-06; prof. temp. 1994-09-08, prof. soll. 1999-10-04
R.I.P. Friar Jude DeANGELO † November 18, 2025
sacerdos Prov. Americanae Dominae N. Angelorum;
n. Binghamton (NY, U.S.A.) 1957-01-10; prof. temp. 1977-08-14, prof. soll. 1980-08-10, ord. sac. 1984-05-26
Reflections on the International Seminar: “Nostra Aetate - Sixty Years Later”
On November 19, 2025, the “World Situation of Interreligious Dialogue” conference was held in the John Paul II Hall of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. The conference was part of the international seminar “Nostra Aetate. 60 Years Later,” held November 18-19, 2025. The main speaker was His Eminence Cardinal George Jacob KOOVAKAD, of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.
Initially, I did not intend to write anything,...
Colombia: 9ᵗʰ Ordinary Custodial Chapter, Part 1
On November 17-20, 2025, the Custody of St. Francis of Assisi in Colombia celebrated the first part of its 9ᵗʰ Ordinary Custodial Chapter. The...
FRANCISCAN FORMATION
Online Gatehouse
Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 23).
The friars are to be formed in the good use of social communication. It contributes to human development, to the acquisition of knowledge, to...
MISSIONARY VOCATION
The Missionary Charism of St. Francis in the Light of the...
Christ, the Son of God, was sent by the Father “in order to establish peace or the communion of sinful human beings with Himself, as well as to fashion them into a fraternal community” (Ad Gentes, 3).
MISSION PRESENCES
Conventual Franciscan Mission Presences around the World – XXXII
Provincial Custody of the Holy Cross in Ukraine
Mother Province: Province of St. Anthony and Bl. James of Strepar in Poland (Cracow)
After World War II,...
A LETTER TO A MINISTER
A Letter to a Minister (Part II): “The Name of God...
Continuing our reflection on A Letter to a Minister, St. Francis writes:
And if you have done this, I wish to know in this way...
GENERAL OFFICES
Third Inter-Franciscan Online Course on Evangelization for 2025: Conclusion and Materials Available
Sincere thanks to all those who participated in the Third Inter-Franciscan Online Course on Evangelization for 2025. Your presence, attention, and fraternal contribution have...
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Third Inter-Franciscan Online Course on Evangelization for 2025: Conclusion and Materials Available
Sincere thanks to all those who participated in the Third Inter-Franciscan Online Course on Evangelization for 2025. Your presence, attention, and fraternal contribution have...
Meeting of the CIOFS Presidency and Pastoral Visit
On November 8-15, 2025, the Presidency of the International Council of the Secular Franciscan Order (CIOFS) held its fall session at the Seraphicum International...
