ANGELO GIUSEPPE RONCALLI was born in Sotto il Monte, in the Diocese and Province of Bergamo, on 25 November 1881. The fourth of thirteen children, he was baptized that same day. Under the guidance of an outstanding parish priest, Father Francesco Rebuzzini, he received a profound ecclesiastical formation which would sustain him in difficulty and …
General Minister’s Message: How Has Christ Transformed Us?
Rose was born in Viterbo (Italy) in 1233. It was the time of the emperor Frederick II’s reign. Frederick II came into conflict with the pope, who excommunicated him. In response, Frederick began attacking the papal states. In 1240, he conquered the region of Viterbo, Italy. Rose’s parents, Caterina and Giovanni, were of modest origins …
2024: Servant leadership in the writings of St. Francis and St. Clare
The first 2024 issue (winter/spring) of Vox Franciscana is now available. This issue features: • a Secular Franciscan is behind an initiative to provide missionary support. • a report on the CIOFS Presidency’s meeting in Rome, with insights on on-going formation. • Secular Franciscans in Croatia have unique history of working with the homeless. • …
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Toward an Encounter with Bonaventure: A Journey Toward Existential Wisdom. Anniversary of Bonaventure
A formation program for the Franciscan Centenary of 2024. Franciscan Centenary 2024 (PDF)
In February 2023, the Presidency proposed fundraising to help the people in Turkey and Syria affected by the earthquake on 6 February 2023. During 2023, €64,439.45 was collected. The Presidency decided to send the money collected through the Custody of the Holy Land. Since there are no OFS Fraternities in Turkey, with two transfers, the …
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