Brazil: First Franciscan Hike to Christ the Redeemer
On September 30, 2023, the first Franciscan hike to the Christ the Redeemer statue took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Members of the Franciscan...
Annual Convocation of the Abbesses of the Federation of the Urbanist Poor Clares of...
On September 17-21, 2023, twenty-one sisters of the Federation of the Urbanist Poor Clares of Italy met together at the Seraphicum College in Rome...
Franciscan Ministers General Discuss the Rule after 800 Years
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the Ministers General of the Franciscan First Order: Friars Massimo FUSARELLI, OFM; Roberto GENUIN, OFM Cap.; and Carlos A....
Indonesia: OFS National Chapter
From June 30 to July 2, 2023, the Secular Franciscan Order of Indonesia celebrated its sixth Elective Chapter at the Sanjaya Muntilan Pastoral Center...
Romania: Visit of the Federal Mother to the Poor Clares of Roman
Our community, the Poor Clares of Roman, Romania, recently enjoyed a period of profound communion and meaningful discussion during a visit from Mother Damiana...
Poland: Fraternal Meeting of Missionaries from Poland
As part of an initiative of the Secretaries for the missions of the Franciscan Family, Franciscan missionaries are offered an opportunity every year to...
Italy: Minister General Visits Poor Clares of Montone
On May 13-14, 2023, after a bit of a wait, and some understandable anticipation, the Minister General, Friar Carlos TROVARELLI, finally paid a visit...
Roman VI Meeting: JPIC Representatives of the Franciscan Family
On February 15, 2023, members of Roman VI gathered at the General Curia of the Capuchin Franciscans in Rome. They were also invited...
Viterbo: Meeting of the Federal Council of the Urbanist Poor Clares of Italy
Finally the CoF (Council of the Federation of St. Clare of Assisi of the Urbanist Poor Clares of Italy) was able to conduct a...
Greccio: Inauguration of the Franciscan Centenary
On January 7, 2023, the official opening of the Franciscan Centenary took place in Greccio, Italy, with a delegation of Conventual Franciscan friars in...