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...
Sicily: The Minister General Celebrates the Franciscan Centenary
From October 20 to 24, 2026, the Minister General, Friar Carlos Alberto TROVARELLI, visited Sicily to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the transitus of...
Project No. 47/2026 – Professional Training in the Sewing and Tailoring Sector
Project No. 47/2026 –
Professional Training in the Sewing and Tailoring Sector
(Gajwel, India)
The Conventual Franciscan Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in India proposed Social...
Poland: St. Francis of Assisi House of Prayer in Głogówek
Most of the preliminary work needed to open the St. Francis of Assisi House of Prayer has been completed. The House is located in...
Argentina: Franciscan Formation and Spirituality Meetings in the “Rioplatense” Province
As we approach the conclusion of the Franciscan Jubilee Year, proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV to mark the 800th anniversary of the transitus of...
Project No. 50/2026 – Aid to the People of Ukraine
The Conventual Franciscan Province of St. Joseph, Spouse of the B.V.M., in Romania, proposed Emergency Project No. 50/2026, entitled “Aid to the People of...