R.I.P. Friar Henryk TOMASZEWSKI † January 15, 2026
sacerdos Prov. Polonicae B.M.V. Imm.;
n. Jeziorzany (Polska) 1955-01-19; prof. temp. 1975-08-31, prof. soll. 1980-12-08, ord. sac. 1981-06-13
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, the Assembly of the Franciscan Family received a warm and fraternal greeting from Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the official opening ceremony of the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi.
In his message, the Pope expressed his spiritual unity with all the friars, sisters, and everyone participating in the commemorative events. He emphasized that peace―a divine gift and not the fruit of human effort alone―is the key to Christian...
22nd Kolbean Symposium: “Death: Between Theology and Experience”
This year, Franciscans are celebrating the 800th anniversary of the death of the founder of their Order, St. Francis of Assisi, and the 85th...
PROJECTS OFFICE
Project No. 25/2025 – Relocation and Renovation of the Cemetery of...
The Province of the Franciscan Protomartyrs in Zambia of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual has proposed Social-Pastoral Project No. 25/2025, which calls for the relocation and renovation of the cemetery of the St....
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).
ECUMENISM AND INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
Interfaith Meeting between Two Generations
Contrary to appearances, interfaith dialogue is not limited to meetings between religious leaders. Nor is it just an opportunity to discuss important global issues...
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,...
GENERAL OFFICES
Interfaith Meeting between Two Generations
Contrary to appearances, interfaith dialogue is not limited to meetings between religious leaders. Nor is it just an opportunity to discuss important global issues...
FRANCISCAN FAMILY
France: OFS National Elective Chapter
On December 12-14, 2025, the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) of France conducted its National Elective Chapter. The event took place...
Tempo Forte of the Conference of General Spiritual Assistants
When the Church entrusted the pastoral and spiritual care of the Secular Franciscan Order, to the Franciscan First Order and the TOR (Third Order...
