Secular franciscan order
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Planning for the 800th anniversary of the Transitus
The General Committee for Franciscan Centenaries sends a Letter to all National Franciscan Families Letter on how to plan for the Transitua

June 2025: Venerable Matt Talbot (1856-1925)
Matt Talbot was a humble Dublin workman whose life of prayer and penance has become well known since his death on June 7, 1925. Matt

CIOFS introduces a new logo
The CIOFS Presidency has approved a new corporate brand design centered around the international OFS logo. The logo seeks to express the nature of the

KOINÕNIA – 01 – 2025: A PRAISE BORN FROM SUFFERING
KOINÕNIA – 01 – 2025: A PRAISE BORN FROM SUFFERING

May 2025: Venerable Sergio and Domenica Bernardini (1882 & 1889)
An Italian Secular Franciscan couple who raised 10 children has been recognised as venerable by Pope Francis. The Bernardinis are the third married couple in

CIOFS announces Secular Franciscan Day of Solidarity
The day of solidarity will be celebrated annually on Nov. 17. Letter from Minister General (PDF) Day of Solidarity flyer (PDF)