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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 the history of the Church to receive this title (they were preceded by Blessed Luigi and Blessed Maria Beltrame and St. Louis and St. Zelie Martin.) Eight of the Bernardini … May 2025: Venerable Sergio and Domenica Bernardini (1882 & 1889) Read More »...
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) ...
Franciscan general ministers remember Pope Francis
A Pope Who Gave Substance to the Franciscan Charism Letter from general ministers (PDF)...
How to celebrate 8th centenary (Canticle of Brother Sun)
The Formation Secretariat offers this guide to celebrating the the Franciscan 8th centenary in 2025. 800 years of the Canticle of Brother Sun (PDF)...
TRIALS AND SUFFERINGS OF FAMILIES
The Family Commission offers a reflection on the trials and sufferings of families and their relationship to the Stigmata and Easter. Family: Stigmata and Easter (PDF)...