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...
Malaysia: OFS National Elective Chapter
The Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) is experiencing rapid growth in Malaysia. Its membership has nearly doubled since its previous Chapter in 2023, and has...
Singapore: OFS National Elective Chapter
From Friday, March 20, to Sunday, March 22, 2026, the National Elective Chapter of the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) in...
Albania: OFS 2026 National Elective Chapter
The emerging National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) in Albania currently has seventy-five members in five local fraternities. Four of those fraternities...
“I Have Done What Is Mine; May Christ Teach You What Is Yours!”
The 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis offers countless opportunities for spiritual renewal. It also invites the entire Franciscan family to make...
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...
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...
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...