The Secular Franciscan Order was established by St. Francis of Assisi more than 800 years ago. Our purpose is to bring the Gospel to life where we live and where we work. We look for ways to embrace the Gospel in our lives and try to help others to do likewise.
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VOICES OF GOSPEL LIVING

  • Voices of Gospel Living: Aug. 1, 2025. Reflections on 46 Years in the Secular Franciscan Order by Diane Menditto.
  • Voices of Gospel Living - Aug. 1, 2025. Reflexiones sobre 46 años en la Orden Franciscana Seglar by Diane Menditto.

CNSA

GOSPEL TO LIFE BOOKSTORE

TAU-USA – Summer 2025

ENGLISH VERSION

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ARTICLES IN KOREAN AVAILABLE HERE

VOCATIONS

Is there a Franciscan Inside of you?

CENTENARY

Celebrating the Centenary as a Franciscan Family. 2025, The Canticle.

JPIC

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ECUMENICAL / INTERFAITH

Ecumenical Interfaith Monthly Challenge: Please consider the work you do. Does it affect others in only a positive manner?

QUINQUENNIAL CONGRESS

FORMATION-CIOFS (EN-ES)

FORMATION-CIOFS (EN-ES)

CIOFS LETTER (EN-ES)

OTHER TOPICS

CHAPTER REGISTRATION & INFORMATION PACKET

Registration and general information packet for the National Fraternity Chapter is available for download.

RITUAL TEMPLATES

Create customized handouts with fillable forms. Forms available for Ceremony of Welcoming, Rite of Admission and Rite of Profession

FORMATION

VOX FRANCISCANA NEWSLETTER (CIOFS)

WATCH

OFS-USA THEME 2022-2025

Listen, discern, go forth is the OFS-USA theme for 2022 through 2025.

LIVING THE BEATITUDES

View resources, notes and reflections for Living the Beatitudes series.

WATCH: SUMMER CONFERENCES 2024

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JPIC: IMMIGRATION TOOLKIT

FORMATION

Duns Scotus Formation Fund link to information about fund

OFS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS