Poland: Retreat for People with Cancer Held in Niepokalanów Lasek
On September 8-13, 2025, a retreat for people with cancer was held at the friary in Niepokalanów Lasek Poland. The friary is a presence...
Poland: First Profession and Vesting of Novices in Smardzewice
September 6, 2025, was a special day, not only for our Franciscan family, but also for the entire Church community in Smardzewice, where, for...
Kazakhstan: Spiritual Retreat and Fraternal Meeting of the Russian General Custody
On September 2-10, 2025, the friars of the Russian General Custody of St. Francis of Assisi conducted their annual spiritual retreat. The event took...
Praying with One’s Feet: A Walking Retreat
From August 25 to September 5, 2025, four friars of the Foederatio Europae Mediae et Orientalis (FEMO) took part in a spiritual retreat in...
Poland: Retreat for Disabled Persons in Niepokalanów Lasek
On August 25-31, 2025, a retreat for disabled persons was held at the friary in Niepokalanów Lasek, Poland, a presence of the Province of...
“Created for Relationship”: Spiritual Retreats for Children and Youth in Niepokalanów Lasek
In August of 2025, spiritual retreats for children and youth were held at the friary in Niepokalanów Lasek, Poland, a presence of the Province...
“Renew My House” Explores Faith and Social Responsibility
“Renew My House” was the title of a Summer School organized by the Economy of St. Francis in the Czech Republic.
The event was held...
SGF – Friars of the FEMO Federation Attend Spiritual Retreat in Assisi
On August 17-22, 2025, eleven friars from the Foederatio Europae Mediae et Orientalis (FEMO) attended a spiritual retreat in Assisi.
The entire formation experience was...
Niepokalanów Celebrates the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the parish and friary of Niepokalanów, Poland, conducted various solemn celebrations in honor of the assumption of the Blessed...
Poland: 2025 Celebrations Honoring St. Maximilian at Harmęże and Auschwitz
On August 14, 2025, devotees of St. Maximilian Maria KOLBE gathered at the former Nazi death camp in Auschwitz to pay homage to him...











