Quinquennial Registration Open
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, JPIC Award Recipient
Carolyn Townes, OFS, is the 2025 recipient of the Secular Franciscan Order’s Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation award.
2025 Chapter Registration Available
St. Margaret of Cortona Region of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) is eagerly preparing to welcome brothers and sisters from across the country Sept. 9-13, for the upcoming National Chapter gathering.
Chapter of Mats canceled; Plan for the Quinquennial
The 2026 Chapter of Mats is canceled, but there is another way to gather as Secular Franciscans. Plan on attending the Quinquennial in 2026.
Ecumenical Prayer Service on Beatitudes
The Ecumenical/Interfaith Committee of the OFS is offering a prayer service focused on the Beatitudes written by Neil Klotz, at 11 a.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 24.
Canticle of the Creatures Meditation
The Centenary Task Force invites you to join them this Earth Day for a meditative reflection of The Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi.
Celebrate the Canticle with Your Images
As we celebrate the 800 th anniversary of Francis’ inspired writing of the Canticle of the Creatures, we want to involve YOU. We invite you to submit your own photos that illustrate the Canticle.
OFM Province Connects with OFS and Others at Synod
Representatives from the Franciscan Family and Franciscan-hearted individuals who work with the friars attended the Synod of the Franciscan Friars Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Jan 13-17 in Kansas City, MO.
News from General Chapter in Rome Nov. 9-17
Follow reports from the XVII General Chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order celebrated in Rome from Nov. 9-17, 2024.
Beware of Scam Requests for Money and Gift Cards
Never send gift card info or money in response to a “request from Jane” or another leader in the Order.