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Recognize Fraternal Life: Relationship
We live in a world of change. We witness a significant re-ordering of our social fabric almost at the blink of an eye. The cultural, moral, and spiritual framework in which we live is evolving dramatically. This is the context where our Franciscan witness to the Rule is challenged. […]
National Minister Message TAU-USA Spring 2019
Rebar is a good image for how I see the Rule working in my life. The ideals embedded in our OFS Rule are very much like steel bars, encased deep in the center of my being. […]
Catholic Social Teaching and Fraternity Life
A sense of community will make them joyful and ready to place themselves on an equal basis with all people, especially with the lowly for whom they shall strive to create conditions of life worthy of people redeemed by Christ. (OFS Rule, Art. 13b) […]
A message from the General Minister Tibor Kauser for the Feast of the Pardon of Assisi
God has a message. God had a message for the Holy Virgin Mary, as he had a message for St. Francis. He has a message for each one of us... […]
Important Resource Material on the OFS Rule
The National Formation Commission wants to be sure that you have seen the excellent reports that were produced as a result of a conference held in Rome in March of 2019 celebrating the 40th anniversary of the approval of the Rule of 1978. […]
New website feature: Interactive map of local fraternities
At long last, we have a visual tool showing every Local Fraternity on a map! […]
OFS Mission Opportunity – To Assist Migrants and Refugees
We are in troubling times. We hear the news of migrants and refugees at the border, and we ask, “what is ours to do?” As directed by our Bishops, we need to put two feet of love in action. We need both social action and charitable works. Certainly, there are root causes that need to be addressed, and our country’s immigration laws need revision, but meanwhile, we must meet the immediate needs of these brothers and sisters. To that end, the National Executive Council OFS-USA offers this Mission Opportunity for Secular Franciscans to assist Project Oak Tree. […]
Easter Messages From Our National and International Ministers
Easter Messages From Our National and International Ministers […]

Upcoming Events

Fri 27

Franciscans of the Prairie 25th Anniversary

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Oct 12

NEC Meeting

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Oct 15

OFS-USA National Fraternity Chapter – Registration Opens!

October 15 @ 5:00 pm - October 20 @ 12:00 pm

May 18

Franciscan Pilgrimage to Italy (including Assisi)

May 18, 2020 @ 8:00 am - May 28, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

Jun 05

Franciscan Federation Invitational Assembly

June 5, 2020 @ 8:00 am - June 8, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

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St Elzear of Sabran & Bl Delphine

September 26

Oct 04

St Mary Frances of the Five Wounds

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2018

Franciscans of the Prairie 25th Anniversary

NEC Meeting

OFS-USA National Fraternity Chapter – Registration Opens!

Franciscan Pilgrimage to Italy (including Assisi)

Franciscan Federation Invitational Assembly

Finding the Body of St Clare

St Elzear of Sabran & Bl Delphine

Our Holy Father Francis

St Mary Frances of the Five Wounds

Sts Daniel & Companions