Image: Father Tulio Maruzzo and Luis Obdulio Arroyo Navarro (ofm.org) Luis Obdulio Arroyo Navarro was a Secular Franciscan and one of the Martyrs of Izabal, Guatemala. He was born in Quiriguá, Los Amates, Izabal, Guatemala on 21 June 1950. He was raised in a devout Catholic family that instilled in him a strong faith and … Blessed Luis Obdulio Arroyo Navarro (21 June 1950 – 1 July 1981) Read More »...

This reflection was prepared by the Vocation Promotion Commission. SPIRITUAL REFLECTION ON VOCATION PROMOTION (PDF)...

The CIOFS Presidency has received, welcomed and accepted an initiative for a day of prayer for peace throughout the world. For this reason, the Minister General and the entire Presidency pray together for peace in the world, offering prayers especially for our brothers and sisters, and for all those who suffer in the Holy Land … June 28: Day of Prayer for Pea ce: Read More »...

The General Committee for Franciscan Centenaries sends a Letter to all National Franciscan Families Letter on how to plan for the Transitua...

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 was born on 2 May 1856 into a working-class family in Dublin’s inner city. From his early teens up to the age of twenty-eight Matt Talbot was addicted to alcohol, … June 2025: Venerable Matt Talbot (1856-1925) Read More »...