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The Franciscans Friars of Saint Bonaventure Province would love to hear from you and answer any questions you might have. 

For general information, you can either email info@franciscancommunity.org or fill out the form below.

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The Franciscan Friars Conventual of Saint 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. 

If you or someone you know has been abused by a member of St. Bonaventure Province, please contact the Province’s survivor assistance coordinator, Kristin Austin, LCSW-C, CCTP, at (443) 462-7787 or safeenvironment@franciscancommunity.org. We also encourage you to reach out to the appropriate civil authorities in the location in which the abuse took place.

Franciscans of Saint Bonaventure Province

Friars Minor Conventual

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Chicago, Illinois 60660

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Safeguarding Statement

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.