Brazil: New Formation Year 2022
On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, the Provincial Custody of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. in Brazil celebrated the start of another year of...
The Highest Ascent: In Memory of Friar Nicola RAIMONDI, OFM Conv.
When he was a missionary friar and a mountaineer, Friar Nicola RAIMONDI once celebrated Mass “closer to heaven,” atop Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, at...
In the Bosom of the Church
St. Francis wrote in Chapter XIX of the Earlier Rule:
Let all the brothers be, live, and speak as Catholics (Earlier Rule XIX, 1; FF...
Miscellanea Francescana: History of the Province of Naples
During January of 2022, our confrere, Friar Felice AUTIERI, published a book entitled: “Storia della Provincia di Napoli dei Frati Minori Conventuali dalle origini...
Study, Education and Formation
Imagine a situation where the friars in a certain friary decide to renew their religious life.
Fraternus Nuntius 4/2021
The latest issue of the newsletter Fraternus Nuntius is now available. It contains documents and news covering October - December, 2021.
In the first section...
Seraphicum: Licentiate in Franciscanism
During the 2022-23 academic year, a two-year licentiate course in Contemporary Franciscanism will be taught at the Pontifical Theological Faculty of St. Bonaventure (Seraphicum)...
Ecuador: 2022 Ordinary FALC Assembly
On January 24-28, 2022, the 2022 Ordinary Assembly of the Federación América Latina Conventuales (FALC), was held at the Casa Francisco de Sales retreat...
Brazil: Events in the Custody of St. Bonaventure
The Provincial Custody of St. Bonaventure in Brazil recently hosted some important events in the area of initial formation.
On January 22, 2022, the Custody...
Chile: Simple Profession
On Saturday, January 22, 2022, the Provincial Delegation in Chile joyfully celebrated the simple profession of Friar Benjamín Alejandro CASTRO HERRERA.
The celebration took place...