R.I.P. Friar Mariano DOFF SOTTA † March 15, 2024
sacerdos Prov. Italicae S. Antonii Patavini;
n. Imer (TN, Italia) 1948-05-05; prof. temp. 1966-09-21, prof. soll. 1973-10-04, ord. sac. 1974-09-29
A formal Canonical Visitation was carried out in the British Isles and Ireland for almost four weeks in February and March of 2024. The newest member of the General Definitory, Brother Joseph WOOD, conducted the Visitation, having assumed the position of Assistant General from Friar Jude WINKLER, who resigned recently because of health concerns.
This year, the Custody of Great Britain-Ireland is celebrating the 800th anniversary of its foundation (1224-2024). This anniversary year is truly a time of renewal, of looking backward and forward. There were many brave and holy friars during these centuries who helped keep the Catholic faith alive through their service and charity. After a long absence caused by the suppressions of King Henry VIII in the...
Great Britain – Ireland: Canonical Visitation to the Custody of Blessed...
A formal Canonical Visitation was carried out in the British Isles and Ireland for almost four weeks in February and March of 2024. The...
FRANCISCAN FORMATION
Entrusting Oneself to Mary
Franciscan Formation – Inspirations (Part 19)
“Following the example of our Seraphic Father and according to the traditions of the Order, the friars are to express their filial love of...
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
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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
Franciscan Social Theatre: New Structure and Website
Formally known as Capuchin Social Theatre, FRANCISCAN Social Theatre began with a collaborate effort of the larger Franciscan Family to host programs in Poland...
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Franciscan Social Theatre: New Structure and Website
Formally known as Capuchin Social Theatre, FRANCISCAN Social Theatre began with a collaborate effort of the larger Franciscan Family to host programs in Poland...
JPIC in the Franciscan Family
On January 31, 2024, an international meeting of all the Capuchin Franciscan animators for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC), from around the...