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 »...

Secretariat for Formation presents the first module   on deepening our understanding of our way of life by examining the first three articles of our Rule (the identity of the OFS)(Concordances – 1) Concordances – 1 ({DF)  ...

Jubilee Letter and Hope for Peace (PDF)...

Luigi Guanella was born on December 19, 1842, in Fraciscio, a village in the Diocese of Como, Italy. Raised by practicing Catholic parents who prayed the Rosary daily and read the lives of the saints, he developed a deep devotion that shaped his future ministry. After completing his studies at the seminary in Como, he … October 2025: Saint of Month – Saint Luigi Guanella (1842-1915) Read More »...

Song of RECONCILIATION Letter to Franciscan Family (PDF)...