Franciscans of Saint Bonaventure Province

Friars Minor Conventual

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Check out the familiar face in a recent issue of the Messenger of Saint Anthony magazine!

Br. Bernard was featured in the May 2025 edition of the Messenger of Saint Anthony magazine! In the article “Vocations Promotions, Combining the Old and the New,” he talks about his work as Vocations Director for St. Bonaventure Province and shares how the office’s collection relics continues drawn people’s interest.

“I have an acrylic, lockable case for relics of some of our Franciscan Saints and Blesseds,” he said. “So when I’m traveling to vocation fairs or to make presentations at parishes, I take it along with me. It’s a great conversation starter about our life, and people think it’s amazing.”

Br. Bernard Mary, OFM Conv.
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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.