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Greetings of peace, my dear Family!   I pray this finds you well and filled with the Lord’s peace! November 18, 2018 will mark the Second World Day of the Poor. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis has designated the 33rd Sunday of the year as a day to call to mind and … Continue Reading →

We had another wonderful Annual Regional Gathering in Ridgecrest, NC. Thanks all who were able to attend the Annual Regional meeting. Also special thanks to all that helped in any way with the setup, display, and the adoration room. See you there next year! I’m sure the regional web site … Continue Reading →

As of today, our Fraternity has 6 new candidates. Congratulations to all of them! And thanks to all involved in the formation, leadership and guide.   (Click on the photo for a zoom-in) Please keep them in your prayers, and please continue to pray for more Vocations to the Church.

The San Damiano Cross The Cross that spoke to St. Francis of Assisi The San Damiano Cross can be found in every friary, in Franciscan Universities, and in the home of, probably, every Secular Franciscan home in the world. This cross is a reproduction of the crucifix through which God … Continue Reading →

Thanks all who were able to attend the Annual Regional meeting. Also special thanks to all that helped in any way with the setup, display, and the adoration room.

If you'd like to subscribe to a daily Franciscan email newsletter, pleaswe email Kathleen White, OFS at kdwofs@comcast.net Curretly she is going through The Little Flowers of St. Francis, and she sometimes sends the parts of the Rule. I'd recommend this for your daily readings and reflections. Thanks.

SS. GREGORY GRASSI, HERMINE GRIVOT (virgin), AND COMPANIONS (+1900) Friars Minor & Secular Franciscans. Martyrs in China The Boxer Rebellion in the northern provinces of China took its toll of the Catholic population, some 35,000 being killed in the year 1900 alone. Among them in July were three Franciscan bishops … Continue Reading →

Traditional Franciscan Calendar St Francis was born at Assisi, Italy, in the year 1181 or 1182, of the wealthy merchant Peter Bernardone and the gentle, pious Pica. His childhood and youth were spent in ease and luxury. He loved fine clothes and expended large sums for the entertainment of his … Continue Reading →

Official Schedule For Pope Francis’ Visit to U.S. Pope Francis Visits Washington D.C. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4pm: Pope Francis arrives in D.C. at Joint Base Andrews at 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 9:15 a.m: White House Welcoming Ceremony and personal meeting with President Barack Obama 11:30 a.m: Midday … Continue Reading →

Inside the conclave, when Jorge Bergoglio was elected pope, the cardinal seated beside him whispered, “Don’t forget the poor.” When asked, “What name will you take?” he said, “I choose the name Francis, in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.” The cardinals rose to their feet in applause. One Vatican … Continue Reading →