On Sunday, June 2, 2024, after the 5:30 p.m. Mass, Friar Ștefan ACATRINEI, the General Spiritual Assistant for the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS), gave an orientation lecture on the OFS charism and vocation to the Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary in Doha, Qatar, the only Catholic parish in the country. He gave this lecture at the invitation of Doha’s emerging OFS fraternity.

Friar Ștefan addressed many topics during the lecture. In particular, he emphasized the meaning of the Secular Franciscan Order, its role in the Catholic Church, who can be an OFS member, and the main function of a Catholic who makes an OFS profession. The lecture was followed by a discussion with the attending faithful. Friar Ștefan answered their questions and offered clarifications.
Later that evening, he proposed a meditation to a group preparing for OFS profession. He led a fraternal discussion in which he encouraged them and taught them more about the path they are on. It was a busy evening, one that all of the participants fully enjoyed.

Friar Ștefan ACATRINEI