Basilica of St. Josaphat and Shrine of Maximilian Kolbe Pilgrimage
Over 50 pilgrims spent a day meditating amongst fellow faithful.
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The Jubilee of St. Francis
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.
The Seraph Newsletter (Fall 2025)
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.
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
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.
Introducing Our Newest Holy Cards
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.
Franciscan Month: Message From the Provincial
🎥 Watch a special message from our Minister Provincial, Fr. Paul Joseph Langevin, inviting you to join us in celebrating Franciscan Month.
Making October 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.
Provincial Assembly & Solemn Professions
In preparation for the upcoming Provincial Chapter, friars assembled to discuss how they might approach the future with a sense of renewal, security, and in collaboration with the other Provinces of North America. The Assembly also coincided with the Solemn Profession of two friars. In the presence of the friars of the province and beyond, together with family, friends, and other guests, friars Tarcisius Bucca and Anthony Ruffolo made their Solemn Profession of Vows.
Welcoming Andrew to the Postulant Class
On August 31, the ninth and final postulant for the Conventual Franciscan Federation (CFF – USA, Canada, UK/Ireland, Australia), was officially welcomed into the class of 2025-26. Hailing from North West London and entering the Friars of the Provincial Custody of Blessed Agnellus of Pisa, Andrew Chamiec is unique in the fact he comes to us having already been ordained a priest in the UK. Please pray for Andrew as he joins the other postulants for the first year of formation.