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.
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.
🎥 Watch a special message from our Minister Provincial, Fr. Paul Joseph Langevin, inviting you to join us in celebrating 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.
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.
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.
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.
