English Translation of the General Statutes
On November 4, 2021, the Minister General and his Definitory approved the English translation of the General Statutes proposed by the Conventual Franciscan Federation...
Meeting, Dialoguing and Listening at Expo Dubai
October 1, 2021, was the start of the Universal Exposition (EXPO 2020) in Dubai. The Expo concludes on March 31, 2022.
Almost every nation in...
First Christmas at the Church of San Francesco in Parma
After two centuries, we have finally returned to celebrate Christmas at San Francesco del Prato, an ancient church of our Order in Parma, Italy....
Franciscan Formation – Inspirations
Introduction
Dear Friars
I would like to share some reflections with you on various topics related to Franciscan formation.
Sometimes we read something that we may or...
The Mission of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Friars
This is the final article of the series on the Mission of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Friars.
Christmas Greetings from the Minister General
Dear brothers,
I wish you all a Merry Christmas! This wish of mine is intended “to enter, above all, into your hearts, and bring you...
Kenya: Priestly Ordination
On Saturday, December 18, 2021, the Province of St. Francis of Assisi in Kenya was blessed to have two of its friars ordained to...
Rio de Janeiro: Custodial Spiritual Retreat
On December 13-17, 2021, the friars of the Provincial Custody of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. in Brazil participated in a spiritual retreat....
Franciscan Formation for New FEMO Guardians
On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Franciscan part of the course for new Guardians of the Federatio Europae Mediae et Orientalis (FEMO) was conducted...
Poland-Gdańsk: Solemn Profession
On December 8, 2021, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Friars Przemysław WALCZAK and Kacper WIATR made their solemn...