Franciscans of Saint Bonaventure Province

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Feast Day of St. John of Capistrano

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St. John was born in Capistrano, Italy in 1385. He was a student of the law at the University of Perugia and was a practicing lawyer for some time in Naples. He was appointed governor of Perugia and during war with a neighboring town was betrayed and imprisoned.

After he was released from his imprisonment he entered the Franciscan community in 1416. John traveled throughout Italy, Germany, Bohemia, Austria, Hungary, Poland and Russia preaching penance and establishing Franciscan communities wherever he went.

His feast day is October 23 and he is the patron saint of jurists.

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.