Hong Kong: 2026 OFS Visit and Elective Chapter
The Regional Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) of Hong Kong–Macao has 129 members, of whom seventy-nine are active. It is divided into...
A Franciscan Chapter Celebrated in an “Eminently Franciscan Atmosphere”
On February 7-8, 2026, the 11th Elective Chapter of the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) of Uruguay was conducted at the...
France: OFS National Elective Chapter
On December 12-14, 2025, the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) of France conducted its National Elective Chapter. The event took place...
Tempo Forte of the Conference of General Spiritual Assistants
When the Church entrusted the pastoral and spiritual care of the Secular Franciscan Order, to the Franciscan First Order and the TOR (Third Order...
Third Inter-Franciscan Online Course on Evangelization for 2025: Conclusion and Materials Available
Sincere thanks to all those who participated in the Third Inter-Franciscan Online Course on Evangelization for 2025. Your presence, attention, and fraternal contribution have...
Meeting of the CIOFS Presidency and Pastoral Visit
On November 8-15, 2025, the Presidency of the International Council of the Secular Franciscan Order (CIOFS) held its fall session at the Seraphicum International...
Franciscans around the World Unite for Climate Action at COP30 in Belém
Many Franciscans around the world are gathering in Belém, Brazil, to participate in the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30). The event is being held...
Malaysia: OFS-YouFra Asia-Oceania Congress
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the national fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) of Malaysia hosted its 6th Annual OFS-YouFra Asia-Oceania Congress. The...
A Franciscan Appeal for COP-30
The Ministers General of the Franciscan Family and the President of the IFC-TOR (International Franciscan Conference of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third...
Rio de Janeiro: 800ᵗʰ Anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures under Christ the...
On September 27, 2025, in the late afternoon, the Conference of the Franciscan Family of Brazil (CFFB), Rio de Janeiro branch, gathered for a...