Tag: Switzerland
A New Voice for Religious Orders in Switzerland
Typically, countries where religious Orders are present have a common conference whose task is to network communities, represent the interests of “consecrated life” both...
Continuing Formation in Switzerland: Back on Track!
Our Order has only two friaries in Switzerland (Flüeli-Ranft and Fribourg). They are only a two-hour drive from each other. Despite this, for a...
Germany-Switzerland: Joint Definitory Meeting
It has become a tradition for the Definitors of the Province of St. Elizabeth in Germany and the Provincial Custody of St. Leopold and...
Switzerland: Visit of the Postulator General
On January 9-13, 2019, the Postulator General visited the friary in Fribourg, Switzerland, at the invitation of Friar Daniel BROCCA, the Custos of the...
Geneva: FI International Council
On April 12-15, 2018, the international council of Franciscans International (FI) held its first meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
The council is made up of representatives...
Germany: Day of Formation and Grace
On March 5, 2018, the Romanian friars living in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (16 friars) met at the parish friary in Chieming, Germany, for...
Austria: Fraternal Visit
On February 26-28, 2018, Friar Miljenko HONTIĆ, the Assistant General for the Centralis Europae Foederatio (CEF), visited the Provincial Custody of St. Leopold and...
2025 Inter-Franciscan Missionary Course: Here We Go!
Between Mission and Artificial Intelligence
The rapid and dizzying change that is constantly taking place in the digital age has not permitted us to stop...
“Friar Placido Days”: A Commemoration Event with Archbishop LINGUA, Apostolic Nuncio to Croatia
The annual event in Cres, Croatia, commemorating the death of Friar Placido CORTESE, was transformed this year into a rich, multi-day spiritual program entitled...
Venezuela: Friar Gabriel Ordained to the Priesthood
The Conventual Franciscan Provincial Custody of Our Lady of Coromoto in Venezuela celebrated the priestly ordination of Friar Gabriel José GARCÍA GONZÁLEZ, through the...
SANCTUARY: A Resource for Catholics Struggling with Mental Wellbeing
The Ministry of Hope Catholic Forum on Mental Wellbeing was held in Rome on November 5-7, 2025. It brought together survivors, theologians, and clinicians...
Poland: A Weekend for Children and Youth in Niepokalanów Lasek
On October 24-26 and November 7-9, 2025, two weekend meetings were held at the friary in Niepokalanów Lasek, Poland, for children and youth who...