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News from the NECLee Potts, OFS2018-04-30T14:54:21-04:00

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  • 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.  […]
  • 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. […]
  • Q is coming
    Don’t keep it a secret!  The 2022 Quinquennial Congress will be a time to celebrate and renew our Franciscan calling. […]
  • 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.” […]
  • 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. […]
  • National Minister’s Message: Chosen for Each Other
    When Mike and Michelle moved in across the street two years ago, I welcomed them to the neighborhood. Since then, we take time to chat when we see each other outside. Last fall, when I was diagnosed with cancer, I let my neighbors know that I would be away a few weeks, as I would be recovering from surgery at my son’s house. […]
  • STEADY, FRANCISCANS
    Many might remember the cute poster popular in the 70’s that pictured a cat desperately hanging on to a branch with its claws! The depiction underneath was “Hang on, Baby!”, and it became a common catchphrase, often used to this day. Words of wisdom for the struggles we are dealing with now. […]
  • MY STORY: UNITY IN A MULTICULTURAL FRATERNITY
    I got involved in Multicultural and Diversity on November 3, 2012, when I was an REC councilor in my region. Our Regional Spiritual Assistant at that time asked whether I could assist with a newly forming bi-lingual group by helping with the formation for the Hispanic members. I knew that it was going to be a challenge, but not how challenging it was going to be. […]

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Our Lady of the Angels Of Portiuncula

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