The Secular Franciscan Order was established by St. Francis of Assisi more than 800 years ago. Our purpose is to bring the Gospel to life where we live and where we work. We look for ways to embrace the Gospel in our lives and try to help others to do likewise.
Issue 116 of TAU-USA. Summer 2025. Magazine cover titled Relationships. Several toy style figures linked together in group circle with wooden TAU in the center.Video Earth Day Meditation: The Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of AssisiCelebrating the Centenary as a Franciscan Family. 2025, The Canticle.Is there a Franciscan inside of you? Banner contains photo of smiling members riding a bus during the 2026 National Chapter.Create customized handouts with fillable forms. Forms available for Ceremony of Welcoming, Rite of Admission and Rite of Profession

VOICES OF GOSPEL LIVING

Voices of Gospel Living. Favorite Article from Rule, Scripture Quote or Story of St. Francis

CNSA

GOSPEL TO LIFE BOOKSTORE

TAU-USA – Summer 2025

ENGLISH VERSION

En Español

ARTICLES IN KOREAN AVAILABLE HERE

VOCATIONS

Is there a Franciscan Inside of you?

CENTENARY

Celebrating the Centenary as a Franciscan Family. 2025, The Canticle.

JPIC

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ECUMENICAL / INTERFAITH

Ecumenical Interfaith Committee monthly challenge. 'Listen to the news today. Can you see God's presence? What is your response?'

QUINQUENNIAL CONGRESS

FORMATION-CIOFS (EN-ES)

FORMATION-CIOFS (EN-ES)

CIOFS LETTER (EN-ES)

OTHER TOPICS

CHAPTER REGISTRATION & INFORMATION PACKET

Registration and general information packet for the National Fraternity Chapter is available for download.

RITUAL TEMPLATES

Create customized handouts with fillable forms. Forms available for Ceremony of Welcoming, Rite of Admission and Rite of Profession

FORMATION

VOX FRANCISCANA NEWSLETTER (CIOFS)

WATCH

OFS-USA THEME 2022-2025

Listen, discern, go forth is the OFS-USA theme for 2022 through 2025.

LIVING THE BEATITUDES

View resources, notes and reflections for Living the Beatitudes series.

WATCH: SUMMER CONFERENCES 2024

This slide indicates that videos recordings are available to view from the Secular Franciscan Conferences of Summer 2024

JPIC: IMMIGRATION TOOLKIT

FORMATION

Duns Scotus Formation Fund link to information about fund

OFS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS