On January 15, 2022, friars from the Province of St. Anthony and Bl. James of Strepar in Poland (Cracow) who are currently living working or studying in Italy met at the Friary of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe on Via San Teodoro in Rome.
It is...
From Religious Formation to Fulbright University
Friar Luận Chính (Joseph) NGUYỄN, OFM Conv., a member of the Provincial Custody of St. Francis Anthony Fasani in Vietnam, is completing a master’s...
FRANCISCAN FORMATION
Franciscan Formation – Inspirations
Introduction
Dear Friars
I would like to share some reflections with you on various topics related to Franciscan formation.
Sometimes we read...
MISSIONARY VOCATION
The Mission of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Friars
This is the final article of the series on the Mission of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Friars.
GMG 2022
New Stamp Commemorating St. Anthony of Padua
The Vatican Post Office has issued a stamp commemorating St. Anthony of Padua on the 800th anniversary of his arrival in Italy.
The stamp, which...
EARLIER RULE
Two Ways of Evangelizing
In a world that seems to be moving away from Gospel values, a 13th century man named Francis presents us with two ways that...
GENERAL OFFICES
The Mission of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Friars
This is the final article of the series on the Mission of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Friars.
FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Rome-Seraphicum: Short Formation Course for Friars and Poor Clares
On November 4-7, 2021, a short formation course took place at the Seraphicum College in Rome. The goal of the course was to provide...
Coordination Committee for the Franciscan Centenary
The next few years will be a time for us to recall some important events from the last years of St. Francis' life.
