Cracow: Franciscan Solemn Profession
On October 4, 2018, the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi, four students from Friars Minor Conventual major seminary in Cracow (Province of St....
Cracow: New Academic Year
For the first time in history, the three Franciscan Orders (Friars Minor Conventual, Friars Minor Capuchin and Friars Minor), who each have a major...
St. Petersburg: Jubilee of Conventuals
On September 8-9, 2018, the Franciscan community of Russia celebrated the 25th anniversary of the return of the Friars Minor Conventuals and the 5th...
Russia: Ordinary Chapter – Part II
On September 10 to September 12, 2018, in the convent of St. Anthony the Wonderworker in St. Petersburg, in the presence of the Minister...
Rome: Pope Francis Blesses Altar for Niepokalanów
On August 29, 2018, Pope Francis greeted the Polish-speaking faithful during a General Audience in Rome: "I cordially welcome the Polish pilgrims,” the Pope...
Kalwaria Pacławska: Franciscan Youth Meeting
On July 22-28, 2018, the annual “Franciszkańskie Spotkanie Młodych” (Franciscan Youth Meeting), took place in Kalwaria Pacławska near Przemyśl in Poland. Traditionally called “FSM”,...
Poland-Italy: in the Footsteps of St. Maximilian Kolbe
On June 4, 2018 motorcyclists on an endurance rally - or rather a pilgrimage - left Poland to commemorate the 100th anniversary of St....
Ukraine: Fraternal Visit
On June 18-24, 2018, Friar Jerzy NOREL the Vicar General and Friar Jacek CIUPIŃSKI the Assistant General for the Foederatio Europae Mediae et Orientalis...
Czech Republic: Diaconal Ordination
On June 23, 2018, the diaconal ordination of one of our confreres was celebrated in the Province of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in the...
Kazakhstan: Fraternal Visit
On June 12-17, 2018, Friar Marco TASCA, the Minister General, and Friar Jacek CIUPIŃSKI, the Assistant General for the Foederatio Europae Mediae et Orientalis...