South Korea: Academic Symposium for the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis
On October 2 and 5, 2026, the friars of the Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in South Korea organized an academic symposium to...
South Korea: Canticle of Brother Sun Project
On July 10, 2026, members of the Franciscan Family and young musicians came together to film a music video as part of the Canticle...
Sri Lanka: Temporary Professions and Priestly Ordination
In September 2026, the Conventual Franciscan Mission in Sri Lanka celebrated three important events: the temporary profession of three novices, the priestly ordination of...
Vietnam: Priestly Ordinations and Temporary and Solemn Professions
On July 25, 2026, the Provincial Custody of St. Francis Anthony Fasani in Vietnam celebrated the priestly ordination of three friars at Đông Quang...
Japan: Fraternal Gathering in Nagasaki Marking the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of St....
From September 21 to 23, 2026, the friars of the Province of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. in Japan gathered at the Friary...
Vietnam: Ordinary Custodial Chapter – Part II
From September 13 to 17, 2026, the friars of the Provincial Custody of St. Francis Anthony Fasani in Vietnam gathered for the second part...
Vietnam: Ordinary Custodial Chapter – Part I
From August 10–14, 2026, the Provincial Custody of St. Francis Anthony Fasani in Vietnam of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual celebrated its Ordinary...
Japan: Blessing of the New Friary in Nigawa
In March of 2023, the Friary of the B.V.M., Mediatrix of Graces in Nigawa, Japan, founded in 1949, was tragically destroyed in a fire....
South Korea: Extraordinary Provincial Chapter
On June 15–17, 2026, the Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in South Korea held an Extraordinary Provincial Chapter. The event took place at...
The Philippines: Inter-Obediential Missionary Course for Franciscans in Asia Begins
Dear Friars, Poor Clare Sisters, and Friends of the Franciscan Missions, we are pleased to announce that the 2026 Inter-Obediential Missionary Course for Franciscans...