Franciscans of Saint Bonaventure Province

Friars Minor Conventual

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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. 

As part of his set up for vocational events the Vocation Director, Br. Bernard Mary, often takes the first-class relics of Franciscan saints to display on the table as a way of promoting the Order and her saintly members. “I hope that these cards can help people to become more acquainted with our Franciscan saints and reflect on the beautiful prayers on the back of them,” Br. Bernard Mary Fonkalsrud said. 

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.