R.I.P. Friar Paul (Stephen) VARGA † October 7, 2025
sacerdos Prov. Americanae Dominae N. Angelorum;
n. Trenton (NJ, U.S.A.) 1936-12-01; prof. temp. 1957-08-12, prof. soll. 1960-10-11, ord. sac. 1963-05-25
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi, Friars Christian Josué DE LA CRUZ DE LA CRUZ and David de Jesús VELÁSQUEZ CARDONA, members of the Provincial Custody of St. Francis of Assisi in Colombia, professed their solemn vows. The event took place at 3:00 p.m., during Mass at the San Antonio de Padua Friary in Bogotá, Columbia.
The Provincial Custos, Friar Sidifredo de la Cruz CHAPARRO GUALDRÓN, presided over the Mass. Others present included the...
Colombia: Perpetual Profession on the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi, Friars Christian Josué DE LA CRUZ DE LA CRUZ and David de...
FRANCISCAN FORMATION
Online Gatehouse
The friars are to be formed in the good use of social communication. It contributes to human development, to the acquisition of knowledge, to the sharing of information, to wider relationships, and, not least, to the work of evangelization. The friars are to use media maturely, responsibly, and moderately, taking care that its use not impoverish relationships with friars in the same Friary nor cause damage to one’s own consecrated life.
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
Franciscan Jubilee Pilgrimage: Hope for Peace
On September 29, 2025, the Franciscan Family in Rome gathered for a pilgrimage to remember and pray for peace in our wounded world.
Beginning in...
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Rio de Janeiro: 800ᵗʰ Anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures under Christ the...
On September 27, 2025, in the late afternoon, the Conference of the Franciscan Family of Brazil (CFFB), Rio de Janeiro branch, gathered for a...
Franciscan Jubilee Pilgrimage: Hope for Peace
On September 29, 2025, the Franciscan Family in Rome gathered for a pilgrimage to remember and pray for peace in our wounded world.
Beginning in...
