Franciscan formation is based upon a personal encounter with the Lord and begins with the call of God and the individual’s decision to walk with Saint Francis in the footsteps of the poor and crucified Christ as His disciple under the action of the Holy Spirit.
If someone should wish to adopt this life and should come to our brothers, they must send them to their provincial ministers to whom alone is granted the right to receive brothers. (RB, II)
Vist the vocations webpage of the Order of Friars Minor by clicking on the image below.
Are you interested in learning more about our life and ministry? Perhaps the best way to learn more about us is to contact one of our vocations directors. He can answer your questions, connect you with resources, and provide you with opportunities to see what our life is really like.
Or, attend "And the Lord Sent Me Brothers," a weekend discernment event for those who are interested in further exploring Franciscan life
Contact one of our vocation directors:
An aftrenoon of Prayer and Discernment will be held at Immaculate Conception Friary in Boston in March 3, 2018. Call or write Fr. Bruce, OFM (see above) for details.
Friar Conrad Fernandes, OFM, Director of Vocations for Canada, held a Vocation Discernment Weekend at Saint Francis Centre for Religious Studies, Caledon, Ontario, on November 17-19. Two young men discerning a call to the Franciscan life attended. Friar Conrad was assisted by Friar Pierre Farrugia, OFM, and Friar Peter Furgiuele, OFM. Friar Pierre gave a talk on Saint Francis and the San Damiano Cross. Please refer anyone interested in a vocation to the Franciscan life to Friar Conrad or Friar Bruce Czapla, OFM, Vocation Director for the United States.