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FRATERNITY LIFE – FRATERNITY AND ITS BEGINNING

Welcome! Beginning a new fraternity is a great and rewarding task. ... Follow St. Francis’ advice to his brothers. “Pursue what you should desire above all else, namely, to have the Spirit of God and God’s grace working in you…” (cf. Earlier Rule XVII*). When you come right down to it, all the attitudes and techniques in the world are insufficient to form a genuine ecclesial community. The Holy Spirit is the one who breathes life into your fraternity, who molds you and brings you together as one.

Carolyn Seal2022-05-14T13:31:12-04:00August 9th, 2021|Categories: From the Newsletter|1 Comment

Calling All Early birds!

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Miriam Kennedy2022-05-14T13:32:51-04:00August 5th, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022|0 Comments

Read about speakers for Q

What does a university professor, a Bishop, two married couples and a married woman have in common? They are all keynote speakers at the 2022 Q, August 3 – 7, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T13:34:22-04:00August 3rd, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022, Announcements|1 Comment

SHARING THE VISION – News From The Executive Council

Instrumentum Laboris: Animate & Guide with Servant Leadership … National Council Elections – Last Call for Nominations … Invitation to Explore the CIOFS Website

Carolyn Seal2022-05-14T13:35:52-04:00August 2nd, 2021|Categories: From the Newsletter|0 Comments

Registration is open for the 2022 Quinquennial Congress

Do you consider yourself an “Early Bird” or want to be considered one? If so, it’s time to register for the OFS-USA 20th Quinquennial Congress.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T13:37:15-04:00August 1st, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022, Announcements|4 Comments

Q Event Schedule Available

Just a day before registration begins for the 2022 Q. If you are still on the fence about deciding whether you will attend the Q, perhaps checking out the daily Schedule of Events will convince you that won’t want to miss it.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T13:38:42-04:00July 31st, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022, Announcements, FYYA|0 Comments

Pray for Q 2022

Check out our special prayer cards and join in praying for the success of the 2022 Q. These colorful cards can be downloaded, printed and shared. Find them here.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T14:33:18-04:00July 30th, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022|0 Comments

Q is coming

Don’t keep it a secret! The 2022 Quinquennial Congress will be a time to celebrate and renew our Franciscan calling.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T14:34:52-04:00July 29th, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022, Announcements|3 Comments

Q is coming and here is why

Why attend a “Q”? Article 7 of the National Statutes of the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States (OFSUSA) states that the “National Fraternity shall celebrate a National Congress at least once every five years.”

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T14:36:54-04:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022, The OFS Rule|0 Comments

2022 Quinquennial Congress is coming

Calling all Secular Franciscans and Friends to our 2022 Quinquennial Congress. The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States is pleased to announce registration for the 2022 Quinquennial Congress will open on August 1, 2021. The event is scheduled for August 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Sharon Winzeler2022-05-14T14:40:57-04:00July 27th, 2021|Categories: 20th OFS Quinquennial Congress 2022|13 Comments