Stephanie Held 
Instituted in 1997 by Pope St. John Paul II, this day in which candles are blessed to represent the Light of the World, God incarnate, we also remember those Consecrated Religious men and women who have been set aside for this special mission of bringing the Light of the World to those in their communities and the people they minister to.
Our very own Brother Augustine made headlines by continuing to hand-sew habits, an over 800-year-old tradition.
Over 50 pilgrims spent a day meditating amongst fellow faithful.
On January 10, Pope Leo XIV proclaimed The Jubilee of St. Francis of Assisi. This Jubilee year will span to January 10, 2027, and commemorates 800 years since St. Francis’ passing.
Check out the latest newsletter! In this issue, we highlight the Solemn Professions of two of our friars and enjoy snapshots from Transitus celebrations around St. Bonaventure Province. You’ll also enjoy updates from our Apostolates (ministries) across the Midwest including photos from our annual Pet Blessings.
On October 4th, the Conventual Franciscan Friars celebrate the Feast of our Seraphic Father, Saint Francis of Assisi. May our Seraphic Father, St. Francis, intercede for us all, and inspire us to witness to the radical love and mercy of Christ in today’s world.
Just in time for ‘Franciscan Month,’ the Vocation Office has released two new holy cards. Adding to our collection of holy cards of Franciscan saints, the Vocation Office has created two brand new additions, Saint Clare of Assisi and Blesseds Michał and Zbigniew.
🎥 Watch a special message from our Minister Provincial, Fr. Paul Joseph Langevin, inviting you to join us in celebrating Franciscan Month.
This October, we invite you to join us in celebrating something new: Franciscan Month.
Inspired by the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of Creation, Franciscan Month is a time to reflect on our shared kinship with all of God’s creation, to live the Gospel more deeply, and to walk in the footsteps of St. Francis.
The Franciscan Friars Conventual of St. Bonaventure Province are committed to creating safe environments for children and vulnerable adults.
Every friar in active ministry must complete training in Virtus (the National Catholic Risk Retention Group) and any other safe environment compliances required by the dioceses in which they serve.
In addition, St. Bonaventure Province has its own Safe Environment Commission that oversees the implementation and monitoring of the Province’s Policies, Procedures, and Protocols for Ethical Ministry with Minors and Vulnerable Adults.
Any allegation regarding the Franciscan Friars Conventual of this Province receives an immediate response. This includes the Province’s full cooperation with local law enforcement authorities and Ordinaries who have ecclesial jurisdiction over these matters, as well as a duly diligent investigation by a qualified third party in order to substantiate credibility.
