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...
Vietnam: Canonical Visitation to the Custody of St. Francis Anthony Fasani
During May 2-23, 2026, the Provincial Custody of St. Francis Anthony Fasani in Vietnam was pleased to host Friar Giuseppe Myoungjin PARK, the Assistant...
Returning to the Sources: Contemplating the Transitus on the Franciscan Journey
On May 3-25, 2026, six friars of the Provincial Custody of St. Francis Anthony Fasani of Vietnam took part in a continuing formation program...
The Philippines: Ordinary Custodial Chapter – Part II
The friars of the Provincial Custody of the Immaculate Conception and Bl. Bonaventure of Potenza in the Philippines recently concluded the second part of...
Project No. 16/2025 – Road and Drainage System
Project No. 16/2025 –
Road and Drainage System
for Amala Nagar (Kerala State, India)
The Province of St. Maximilian Kolbe in India of the Order of Friars...
Indonesia: Perpetual Profession, a Sign of Hope for the Church
On April 11, 2026, four Conventual Franciscan friars of the Province of Mary Immaculate in Indonesia professed their perpetual vows during Mass at the...
Indonesia: Post-Novitiate Formation Day
The Province of Mary Immaculate in Indonesia was founded by friars from the former Italian Province of St. Anthony of Padua (Bologna). Today, the...
Philippines: First Profession and Renewal of Vows
On March 19, 2026, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the B.V.M., four novices from the Provincial Custody of the Immaculate Conception and...