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.
Triduum of St. Francis of Assisi
Begin observing the feast of St. Francis of Assisi today with Triduum prayers just released by CIOFS. Day 1 begins with this encouragement from St. Francis, "In that love which is God, I entreat all my friars, ministries and subjects, to put away every attachment, all care and solicitude, and serve, love, honour, and adore our Lord and God with a pure heart and mind; this is what He seeks above all else."
The Pilgrim Continues His Way Discussion Planned
The Ecumenical/Interfaith Committee will host a discussion of The Pilgrim Continues His Way at 11 a.m. Eastern on Saturday, Sept. 28. This is 10 a.m. Central, 9 a.m. Mountain, and 8 a.m. Pacific time.
Listen, Like St. Francis, for God’s voice
“When we come to Chapter, we try to be attentive to the voice of the Holy Spirit,” Fr. Marek Stybor, OFM Conv., told the regional ministers assembled in Scottsdale, AZ, for the annual Chapter of Secular Franciscans. “Practice tuning your ear to hear the sound of God’s voice,” he said.