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.
Dear Family Wishing that the fruit of your Lenten practices produces much joy during this Easter Season and throughout the year. Let us proclaim the joy of the Resurrection to each person we encounter. Your sister, Jane DeRose-Bamman, OFS National MinisterCelebrating the Centenary as a Franciscan Family. 2025, The Canticle.Is there a Franciscan inside of you? Banner contains photo of smiling members riding a bus during the 2026 National Chapter.Create customized handouts with fillable forms. Forms available for Ceremony of Welcoming, Rite of Admission and Rite of Profession

EASTER MESSAGE (EN)


Dear Family, Wishing that the fruit of your Lenten practices produces much joy during this Easter Season and throughout the year. Let us proclaim the joy of the Resurrection to each person we encounter.

EASTER MESSAGE (ES)


Querida familia, Deseando que el fruto de sus prácticas cuaresmales produzca mucha alegría durante este Tiempo Pascual y a lo largo de todo el año. Proclamemos la alegría de la Resurrección a cada persona que encontremos.

EASTER MESSAGE (KR)



VOICES OF GOSPEL LIVING


  • Voices of Gospel Living. The Fruitfulness of a Vocation by Cherryle Fruge. March 1, 2025
  • Voices of Gospel Living, Treasurer Vocation.

CNSA



GOSPEL TO LIFE BOOKSTORE



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. "Let your assurance that God loves you be a light to others."

QUINQUENNIAL CONGRESS



FORMATION-CIOFS (EN-ES)



FORMATION-CIOFS (EN-ES)



CIOFS LETTER (EN-ES)



OTHER TOPICS



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)



TAU-USA SELECTED ARTICLES IN KOREAN



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