On January 11, 2025, the inauguration of the 800th anniversary of the composition of the Canticle of the Creatures took place in Assisi, marked by a floral tribute at the tomb of St. Francis and a blessing from the Ministers General of the Franciscan First Order. The celebration concluded at the Basilica of St. Francis.
The event coincided with “International Thank You Day.” A musical rendition of the Canticle of the Creatures, arranged by Friar Domenico Stella OFM Conv., was performed by the basilica’s chapel choir and the Portiuncula Choir.
The day’s events began with a prayer session at the Church of San Damiano in Assisi at 10:00 AM, and continued that same morning at the Sanctuary of the Spoliation . This event...
Colombia: Beginning of the 2025-2026 FALC Novitiate
On January 14, 2025, the common novitiate of the Federación América Latina Conventuales (FALC) began its canonical year with the vesting of the new...
FRANCISCAN FORMATION
Online Gatehouse
The friars are to be formed in the good use of social communication. It contributes to human development, to the acquisition of knowledge, to the sharing of information, to wider relationships, and, not least, to the work of evangelization. The friars are to use media maturely, responsibly, and moderately, taking care that its use not impoverish relationships with friars in the same Friary nor cause damage to one’s own consecrated life.
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
“Be Witnesses of the Beauty of God!”: An Updated Handbook on Conventual Franciscan Spirituality
Two years ago, at the initiative of the General Government, a project was launched to create a handbook on Conventual Franciscan spirituality. The goal...
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
FRANCISCAN FAMILY
The Franciscan Family of Italy with BRANDUARDI on the 800th Anniversary of the Canticle
The year 2025 will be a year of grace for us Franciscans, marking the 800th Anniversary of the composition of the Canticle of the...
Visit of the Minister General and the FIMP Assistant General to the Frontier Community...
From the evening of December 5 to the morning of December 6, 2024, the Minister General, Friar Carlos TROVARELLI, and the Assistant General for...
