Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land
The Holy Land Friars have contacted me with a special request. They are begging the help of all Secular Franciscans in promoting the Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land.
A Visioning for Formation
Setting the stage for a weekend of formation visioning, Fr. David Pivonka, TOR, provided a dose of reality. “The world has profoundly changed in the last 25 years,” said the host of EWTN’s Wild Goose series.
JPIC 2019 New Year’s Letter
"It is no accident that the message for this new year speaks to the political arena. There are those of the mind that Franciscans have no place in politics. Both Jesus and Francis ministered in the heart of the political sphere because this is where the “least of these” resided and were ignored. It is in this political arena where we must pray, learn and act for justice, to right the wrongs done to our brothers and sisters who have no recourse and are left to fend for themselves."
Celebrate the Rule Cards – Week 4: Do I Do Penance?
The fourth set of of cards CIOFS is publishing weekly to help us celebrate the 40th anniversary of our Rule.
May 2018 Minister’s Message – Prepare for Pentecost!
Jan Parker has written a wonderful meditation to help us get ready for Pentecost and it is now available on the website.
Happy Feast of the Holy Family!
Beloved National Family, On this Feast of the Holy Family, I rejoice and give thanks for our beautiful Secular Franciscan family! I am so thankful for all the goodness that I see in this family! What a joy it is to be part of this family!
Website committee looking for help
Hello everyone,
The national website committee is looking for help with things like moving content from the old site to the new site, site maintenance, and providing live posting and updating support at various national events. Although any help would be welcome, it […]
Nation Executive Council Election Results
After reflecting together on the needs of our Order, after spending time in prayer and formation, and after invoking the help of the Holy Spirit, the National Fraternity has chosen the team that will guide and animate the Fraternity for the next three years. The following servant leaders were elected […]
A message from His Holiness Pope Francis on the occasion of our Rule’s 40th anniversary
Dear brothers and sisters,
Please find attached the letter of the Secretary of State of His Holiness, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, with the message of His Holiness Pope Francis, sent on occasion of the 40th anniversary of the approval of the Rule.
Pax et Bonum!
Isabella Di Paola
General Secretary CIOFS
Film recommendation: Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
Jan Parker, our national minister, would like every Secular Franciscan to take any opportunity available to see the movie Pope Francis: A Man of His Word.