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Our Relationship with CIOFS

Our relationship with the International Fraternity, CIOFS, begins with all of us being brothers and sisters of Secular Franciscans around the world. I recall former National Minster, Tom Bello, OFS, telling us that we are members of four fraternities: the local, Regional, National and International Fraternities. We are connected to all Franciscans around the world.

2025-09-10T14:30:23-04:00September 15th, 2025|Categories: CIOFS, From the Newsletter|0 Comments

Formation: The Heart of Secular Franciscan Life

Initial formation is the first step in a lifelong journey of learning, growing and discerning our vocations. ... Ongoing formation provides continuous opportunities for conversion and transformation as we strive to live our Rule. Good formation changes us and challenges us to question how we're doing on that journey. It gives us opportunities to reflect on our lives, the choices we make, the interactions that we have, and if we truly are living life to gospel and gospel to life. Formation supports us to continue growing in our vocation as we study the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare, the OFS Rule, and the gospels.

2025-09-06T12:36:53-04:00September 8th, 2025|Categories: Formation, From the Newsletter|0 Comments

OFS-USA Governing Documents Cross-Reference Index

The Essential Documents of the Secular Franciscan Order (2005) is no longer in print. The Index in this document has been recently updated and has been added to the Home page on the OFS-USA website along with the OFS-USA Governing Documents that are contained within The Essential Documents of the Secular Franciscan Order.

2025-09-03T15:44:37-04:00September 3rd, 2025|Categories: New Resource|1 Comment
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