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Mutemwa water project in Zimbabwe
Mutemwa Leprosy Care Centre is situated in Mashonaland, in the eastern province of Zimbabwe. The Centre is supported by the John Bradburne Memorial Society (JBMS), founded in memory of the OFS brother from the United Kingdom. The beatification cause of John Bradburne, who lived in Mutemwa for the last 10 years of his life taking … Mutemwa water project in Zimbabwe Read More » ...
The Secular Franciscan Order sets priorities for the next six years
Rome, November 30, 2021 | Press Announcement The General Chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order concluded its work on Sunday, Nov. 21, with delegates approving priority actions for the next six years as well as giving a mandate to their international leaders to complete the work of establishing permanent offices for formation, finance, communications and … The Secular Franciscan Order sets priorities for the next six years Read More » ...
Franciscan Centenary Will Be Celebrated Through a Series of Anniversaries
A MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTERS GENERAL OF THE FRANCISCAN FAMILY ...
Chapter approves budget for the next three years
Rome, November 19, 2021 | Press Announcement In order to carry on the work of the Order and the projects of the International Council of the OFS, the Chapter approved an annual budget that will increase in the next three years from 231,000 to 244,00 euros. This is the amount established and approved by the … Chapter approves budget for the next three years Read More » ...
Chapter approves new CIOFS International Statutes ‘ad experimentum’
Rome, November 18, 2021 | Press Announcement The plenary assembly of the OFS General Chapter on Nov. 18 approved the modification of the International Fraternity Statutes ‘ad experimentum’. This means that during the next three years, its practical application will be evaluated before making a final decision at the next General Chapter. Although the modification … Chapter approves new CIOFS International Statutes ‘ad experimentum’ Read More » ...
Capitulars re-elect minister general, elect new vice minister general and area councilors
Tibor Kauser, OFS, of Hungary has been re-elected minister general of the Secular Franciscan Order. He now begins his second six-year term. Mary Stronach, OFS, of the United States of America is the new vice minister general. Mary is a former USA international councilor who has been serving with the Order’s Presidency as an interpreter … Capitulars re-elect minister general, elect new vice minister general and area councilors Read More » ...
CIOFS Presidency ends its service with mutual appreciation
Rome, November 16, 2021 | press announcement The CIOFS Presidency ended its service at the final afternoon session on Tuesday, November 16, before a plenary assembly of the General Chapter, after concluding its six-year term (2014-2020), one year later than expected because of the covid-19 pandemic. “We leave our mandate in your hands,” concluded Tibor … CIOFS Presidency ends its service with mutual appreciation Read More » ...
Pope Francis tells OFS: ‘may you be men and women of hope’
“Let the Gospel, that is, Jesus Himself, shape your life,” Pope Francis told General Chapter participants in a private audience at the Vatican on Nov. 15. ” In this way you will take on poverty, minority and simplicity as your distinguishing marks before all.” “With this Franciscan and secular identity of yours,” he said, “you … Pope Francis tells OFS: ‘may you be men and women of hope’ Read More » ...
The XVI General Chapter of the OFS Begins!
A total of 57 capitulars (delegates) started the work of the XVI General Chapter of the OFS, which began Saturday afternoon with the Opening Mass presided over by the TOR General Minister, Fr. Amando Trujillo. The Chapter, which also involves about 40 observers and about 20 fraternal volunteers, will end the six-year term (2014-2020), extended … The XVI General Chapter of the OFS Begins! Read More » ...
Well4Africa invites you to become a donor of Kanafa water project in Ethiopia
by Virginija Mickute, OFS The main goal of Kanafa water project is to provide access to safe potable water for daily consumption (drinking, cooking, hand and body washing, laundry) and improve sanitation and health for 1,000 people (200 households), particularly for children under five, who are extremely vulnerable to diseases (diarrhoea, typhoid, intestinal parasites, etc.) … Well4Africa invites you to become a donor of Kanafa water project in Ethiopia Read More » ...
Help Well4Africa implement water projects like Afua
by Virginija Mickute, OFS Afua is a village in the North-West region of Cameroon. The village belongs to the Fuli-Kom parish which is part of the Bamenda Diocese. There is a local OFS fraternity of St. Clare and a few YouFra members in Afua. The population of 25,000 people consists of Christians and Muslims. Afua is … Help Well4Africa implement water projects like Afua Read More » ...
Latest Issue of Magazine Ready to View & Download
The summer/autumn issue of Vox Franciscana is now available for viewing and download. It features, among other things: the OFS in Puerto Rico celebrated the repair of their hurricane-ruined national “casa” (photo a above); the Orders celebrated “Memoriale Propositi”; Secular Franciscans operate the Teaching Garden in Sicily; A Secular Franciscan received the Volunteer’s Oscar in … Latest Issue of Magazine Ready to View & Download Read More » ...
The Family And Caring For Our Common Home
The Family Commission wishes to propose the following theme for the fraternities, keeping in mind the great challenges that we are facing today. THE FAMILY AND CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME PDF of this reflection Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis Consilium Internationale FAMILY COMMISSION Silvia Diana OFS Translation: Mary Stronach, OFS The Family Commission wishes to … The Family And Caring For Our Common Home Read More » ...