M.I.: New International President
On October 10, 2021, an extraordinary elective assembly of the Militia of the Immaculate (M.I.) was conducted online with the Minister General, Friar Carlos...
Lithuania – Sweden: OFS National Elective Chapters
On September 17-19, 2021, the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) in Lithuania held an elective Chapter at the Hill of Crosses...
The Mission of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Friars
9. The Idea of Going to the Infidels
Francis left his native Italy for the first time in 1212. He was driven by the desire...
Spain: OFS National Elective Chapter
On September 10-12, 2021, the National Fraternity of OFS in Spain conducted an elective Chapter at the Casa de Espiritualidad in Camino Cristo del...
Poland: Assembly of the Federation of Poor Clares
On September 20-23, 2021, the Federation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Immaculate and Blessed Salome of the Order of St. Clare in Poland conducted...
Decree Regarding the Heroic Virtues of the Venerable Servant of God Placido CORTESE
On 30 August, 2021, the Holy Father Francis received in audience His Eminence Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of...
The Mission of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Friars
8. The Situation in Non-Christian Lands
The Church deeply desired missionary activity ad gentes, even before the time of St. Francis. One of its strongest...
FEMO: Ongoing Formation Courses
Ongoing formation is much more than organizing formation courses and meetings. However, these events can be an important stimulus in the renewal of religious...
Latvia: OFS National Elective Chapter
The National Elective Chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) in Latvia took place on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the Holy Trinity Parish...
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Fraternal and Pastoral Visit – OFS National Chapter
On July 9-11, 2021, the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) in Bosnia and Herzegovina received a fraternal and pastoral visit, and...