Tag: USA
Work of the Franciscan Action Network in the USA
Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is a collective Franciscan voice...
CFF Formators Workshop
From February 13-17, four Conventual Franciscan formators from the Conventual Franciscan Federation (CFF), namely, Friars Michael ZIELKE, Jacob CARAZO, Paul SCHNEIDER and Andrzej BRZEZIŃSKI,...
Reorganization of Presences and Ministries in the United States
During 2022, friars from the Province of St. Anthony and Bl. James of Strepar in Poland (Cracow) now working in the United States have...
California-USA: Novitiate Workshop
From September 19-23, 2022, Friar Jude WINKLER presented a workshop on the Gospels and the Psalms to the novices of the Conventual Franciscan Federation...
Franciscan Martyrs in the Borderland
On Monday, August 9, 2022, relics of the Conventual Franciscan martyrs, Blessed Michał TOMASZEK and Zbigniew STRZAŁKOWSKI (Martyrs of Pariacoto, Peru), as well as...
Inauguration of the 2022-23 Novitiate Year of the CFF
On July 13, 2022, a new year began for the community at the St. Francis of Assisi Novitiate in Arroyo Grande, California, USA. This...
Ceremony to Welcome the New Postulancy Class of the CFF
On July 8, 2022, three men were officially welcomed into the postulancy program of the Conventual Franciscan Federation (CFF).
The Rite of Beginning Fraternity was...
Syracuse-USA: The Grotto Program
On May 1, 2022, the Minister General, Friar Carlos TROVARELLI, visited Assumption Church in Syracuse, New York, USA. The friars have been serving there...
United States: Fraternal Visit
From November 29 to December 10, 2021, the Minister General, Friar Carlos TROVARELLI visited the four Provinces of the United States (in preparation for...
USA: Hope amidst the Thorns
In response to recent events in the United States, following the death of George FLOYD, the four Ministers Provincial of the U.S. Provinces issued...
Letter from Pope Francis to the Members of the Franciscan Family
TO THE MEMBERS
OF THE FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
It is with joy in my heart that I wish to send you my best wishes...
Bologna: Basilica of San Francesco Commemorates Christmas at Greccio
The Basilica of San Francesco in Bologna, Italy, is offering an opportunity to reflect and pray before the nativity scene.
Starting November 30, 2023, an...
Conventual Franciscan Mission Presences around the World – XXXI
Provincial Custody of the Orient and the Holy Land (Turkey and Lebanon)
Mother Province: Province of St. Joseph, Spouse of the B.V.M. in Romania
Today’s Provincial...
Central Italy: 2023 Extraordinary Provincial Chapter
On November 20-23, 2023, the Extraordinary Chapter of the Italian Province of St. Francis of Assisi (Central Italy) was celebrated at the Seraphicum College...
Poland: Niepokalanów Celebrates the 800th Anniversary of the Approval of the Later Rule
On November 24-25, 2023, Franciscan friars from the three First Orders (Friars Minor, Capuchin Franciscans and Conventual Franciscans) celebrated the 800th anniversary of the...