On November 27, 2023
Friar Wojciech KULIG was elected Minister Provincial
of the Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in Poland (Gdansk) [2nd term]
TO THE MEMBERS
OF THE FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
It is with joy in my heart that I wish to send you my best wishes on such an important occasion for the entire Franciscan Family, whose prayerful presence and filial closeness I have felt since the beginning of the Petrine Ministry. The eighth centenary of the confirmation of the Rule of the Friars Minor by Pope Honorius III which took place at the Lateran on November 29, 1223, is an auspicious occasion not only because it commemorates an historical event, but above all because it revives in you the same spirit that inspired Francis of Assisi to strip himself of everything, and give rise to a unique and fascinating form...
Bologna: Basilica of San Francesco Commemorates Christmas at Greccio
The Basilica of San Francesco in Bologna, Italy, is offering an opportunity to reflect and pray before the nativity scene.
Starting November 30, 2023, an...
FRANCISCAN FORMATION
Me? A Senior Franciscan?
Franciscan Formation - Inspirations (Part 18)
“For the friar, old age and illness can become a privileged moment of communion with the Lord, the Church and with his brothers. It...
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 – XXXI
Provincial Custody of the Orient and the Holy Land (Turkey and Lebanon)
Mother Province: Province of St. Joseph, Spouse of the B.V.M. in Romania
Today’s Provincial...
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
Inter-Franciscan Missionary Course for Europe: Complete Documents in Italian
The inter-Franciscan online course on evangelization efforts in Europe today was very successful, thank God. Friars from twenty-three European countries participated, and there were...
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Romania: Assembly of the Regional OFS Fraternity of Moldova-Muntenia
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the feast day of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, members of the regional Secular Franciscan (OFS) fraternity of Moldova-Muntenia in...
Tanzania: OFS National Elective Chapter
On October 18-20, 2023, the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) of Tanzania conducted an National Elective Chapter. The event took place at the retreat center...
