Photos 2026 National Chapter Meeting National Chapter Meeting 2026Diocesan Spiritual Life Center Bel Aire, KY
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Regional ministers from throughout the United States and Guam are together for the National Chapter at the Spiritual Life Center operated by the Catholic Diocese of Wichita in Bel Air, KS.
Chapter Presentations
State of the Order Jane DeRose-Bamman, OFS National Minister
Read a summary of the State of the Order addressFelix Rosado, OFS (center) 2026 Recipient of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Award with national minister Jane DeRose-Bamman (left) and JPIC Commission chair Joseph Makley (right)
Alex Rosado, OFS, received the 2026 Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Award from the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States (OFS-USA) for his work in restorative justice. The award was presented by Joseph Makley, OFS, national JPIC commission chair, at the annual chapter meeting Oct. 14.
The award honors individuals who embody Franciscan values through their actions, leadership, and initiatives, demonstrating a deep commitment to Gospel living, peace, and penance in daily life. Rosado’s work focuses on repairing the harm crime causes to people and relationships, emphasizing accountability and healing beyond punishment alone.
In 1996, Rosado was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to first-degree murder. While incarcerated, he rediscovered his Catholic faith and began studying restorative justice, seeking ways to acknowledge the harm he had caused and begin making amends. He also became a Secular Franciscan.
After receiving clemency from the governor in 2022, Rosado began working with a restorative justice program in Philadelphia and teaching classes on the subject at local universities. Through this work, he brings his experience of faith, accountability, and continuing conversion to efforts that address the lasting effects of crime.