László Batthyány-Strattmann was born on October 28, 1870, in Dunakiliti, Hungary, the sixth child of a family of ancient Hungarian nobility. In 1876, the family moved to Kittsee-Köpcseny in present-day Austria due to the constant threat of flooding on the Danube. When László was twelve, he lost his mother, who died at the age of […]
January 2026: Blessed László Batthyány-Strattmann (1870-1931) Read More »
The 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis will open on January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with a live broadcast from the Porziuncola Chapel in Assisi. The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, which houses both the Porziuncola and the Chapel of the Transitus, will serve as the centre of the celebrations.
Year of Transitus opens with live broadcast Jan. 10 Read More »
This latest issue of 2025 puts the spotlight on: • the European Congress. • The OFM Chapter of Mats. • The Icon pilgrimage across Europe. • Building bridges with non-Christians. • The Poor Clares of Cortona. • And much more.
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KOINÕNIA – 04 – 2025: Forgiveness: an act that praises God
KOINÕNIA – 04 – 2025: Forgiveness: an act that glorifies God Read More »
Delphine was born in Provence, France, in 1284. Left an orphan in her infancy, she was placed under the guardianship of her uncles, and under the direction of her aunt, the Abbess of St. Catherine of Sorbo. She grew up in the practice of every virtue and took a vow of virginity which she kept
December 2025: Blessed Delphine of Glandèves (1284-1358) Read More »
Secretariat for Formation presents the second module on deepening our understanding of our way of life by examining articles of our Rule (the identity of the OFS) (Concordances – 2) Concordances – 2 (PDF)
On-going formation: exloring our Rule of Life (module 2) Read More »
Monthly prayer intentions for 2026 (PDF)
Monthly prayer intentions of the Pope and the OFS-YOUFRA for the year 2026 Read More »
Teresa Manganiello was born on January 1, 1849, in Montefusco, in the Archdiocese of Benevento. The eleventh child of a peasant family, and a peasant herself, she experienced suffering already in her childhood and adolescence, which she spent between domestic chores and work in the fields. Alienated from the joys of childhood, she demonstrated righteousness
November 2025: Blessed Teresa Manganiello (1849-1876) Read More »
A Franciscan Saint for the Entire World Dr. José Gregorio Hernández was a Venezuelan physician born in 1864 and a member of the Secular Franciscan Order since joining the Fraternity of La Merced in Caracas in 1899. As a physician and university professor, he stood out for his Christian and merciful care for the neediest
Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, OFS, is being canonized Oct. 19, 2025 Read More »
