R.I.P. Friar Joseph BENICEWICZ † September 6, 2024
sacerdos Prov. Americanae Dominae N. Angelorum;
n. Baltimore (MD, U.S.A.) 1960-02-29; prof. temp. 1979-08-15, prof. soll. 1984-08-02, ord. sac. 1988-05-28
The 5th Annual “Percorsi Assisi” Summer School has just ended. It took place from August 24 to September 1, 2024. This initiative was conducted by the Sacred Convent of Assisi in collaboration with seven Italian universities: the University of Naples Federico II, the LUISS Guido Carli University of Rome, the Polytechnic University of Milan, the University of Perugia, the University of Parma, the University of L’Aquila and the Polytechnic University of the Marches.
This year’s theme was: “Ethics and Technological Development: Synergies to Generate the Future”. Around fifty students participated. They had different academic backgrounds and came from all over Italy. They were guided by tutors from partner universities. Over the course of the week, the students met with...
Assisi: Conventual Franciscans Can Still Foster Culture
The 5th Annual “Percorsi Assisi” Summer School has just ended. It took place from August 24 to September 1, 2024. This initiative was...
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
Creation Day: A New Liturgical Feast?
The Role of Catholic Organizations in the Process
A meeting, online and in person, at the headquarters of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG)...
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Friar Roberto GENUIN Reelected Capuchin Minister General
On September 3, 2024, the General Chapter of the Capuchin Franciscan Order reelected Friar Roberto GENUIN as Minister General.
At 9:30 a.m., all of the...
Ukraine: OFS National Elective Chapter
The national fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) in Ukraine was supposed to celebrate its National Elective Chapter in 2022, but due to...
