R.I.P. Friar Piotr M. [Петр М.] KARNIALIUK [Карнялюк] † November 4, 2024
sacerdos Cust. gen. Russiae;
n. Staroye Selo (Bielorussia) 1970-02-04; prof. temp. 2003-09-21, prof. soll. 2006-10-04, ord. sac. 2007-10-04
R.I.P. Friar Peter Cliff MILANZI † November 3, 2024
sacerdos Prov. Zambiae;
n. Luangwa (Zambia) 1980-01-24; prof. temp. 2009-07-18, prof. soll. 2014-07-26, ord. sac. 2017-07-22
ASSISI (Province of Perugia), November 3
This morning (November 3, 2024), we read an article by Fabrizio Roncone on the front page of Corriere della Sera, entitled, “The Case of the Friars of Assisi Who ‘Bless’ the Regional Candidate (with the Canticle in Her Program).” It is certainly an eye-catching headline that draws attention and can generate significant interest.
Nevertheless, when you read the article, it becomes clear that something doesn’t add up regarding this mysterious encounter with an unnamed friar. Those who know us understand that no friar would dream of eating an apple while going down to the tomb of St. Francis or using language like: “One must always draw strength from the Lord and from the...
A Correction to the Article Published November 3, 2024, in Corriere...
ASSISI (Province of Perugia), November 3
This morning (November 3, 2024), we read an article by Fabrizio Roncone on the front page of Corriere della...
FRANCISCAN FORMATION
Friary and Hermitage
Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 22)
“It is fitting that in each Province and Custody, or in collaboration between several Provinces or Custodies, there be a hermitage or a house...
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
MEETING – Online Forum on the New Evangelization
With this letter we invite and encourage you to participate in the second online forum on The Challenges for Franciscans in the Field of the New Evangelization in the context of Europe.
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
FRANCISCAN FAMILY
India: Historic Seminar for OFS Spiritual Assistants Unites Franciscan Orders in Kerala
On October 28-29, 2024, the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) of India hosted a historic, two-day seminar for OFS spiritual assistants. The seminar took place...
800th Anniversary of the Stigmata Celebrated in Poland
On October 25-26, 2024, members of all three families of the Franciscan First Order in Poland―the Friars Minor, Friars Minor Conventual and Friars Minor...