Emphasizing justice, unity, and solidarity, a Call to Franciscan Accompaniment invites fraternities to assess community needs, support immigration reform, and accompany those who are suffering with visible, compassionate service.
The first time I heard about Father Louis Vitale, OFM, was when he joined the protests at Fort Benning’s infamous School of the Americas.
Accessibility Committee members will share experiences and guidance as professed seculars on the benefits of accommodating their and others’ OFS journeys.
The Zoom recording of the Canticle of the Creatures presentation is now available to view.
"We try so hard to steer clear of anything that smacks of pain and suffering, although we are a nation in pain with tremendous suffering. We are brokenhearted. But the Psalmist tells us that God is close to the broken-hearted," Carolyn said in her JPIC award speech.
A new National Executive Council was elected to a three-year term on Saturday, September 13, at the annual Chapter meeting at the Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville, MD.
The State of the Order address delivered by national minister Jane DeRose-Bamman delivered at Chapter outlines the past, present and future of the Order.
Praising God and welcoming the Holy Spirit into their midst is how Fr. Gary Johnson, OFM Conv., encouraged Secular Franciscan leaders to begin the 2025 Chapter at Bon Secours Retreat Center this week.
Registration is open for the Quinquennial scheduled for July 29-Aug. 2, 2026, in Lexington, KY. Keynote speakers are Br. Bill Short, OFM; Darleen Pryds, Phd; and Fr. Wayne Hellmann, OFM Conv.
Carolyn Townes, OFS, is the 2025 recipient of the Secular Franciscan Order’s Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation award.