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The Vocation of the Friar Minor
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)
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Vist the vocations webpage of the Order of Friars Minor by clicking on the image below.
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Welcome Postulants
New Postulants at Tau Ceremony September 17, 2017
See the video by
Friar Orlando Ruiz,OFM using your FaceBook account.
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FAQs
A great resource for many questions about Franciscans is the video series, Breaking in the Habit by Friar Casey Cole, OFM (HNP). Wondering what a typical life is like for a friar? Try Friar Casey again. He has a great series on, A Friar Life. Check out his series.
Questions about types of religious life? Check out this link to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
You know about St. Francis, maybe St. Clare, or even St. Anthony. Are there any other Franciscan saints? Check out the Franciscan Archives. But wait, we expect to have more!
More specific questions? Just write
to: Vocations@ICProvince.org
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" ...and the Lord sent me brothers."
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 a weekend discernment event for those who are interested in further exploring Franciscan life
Contact our Vocation Directors:
Friar Conrad, OFM
Vocation Director for Canada
905.851.3600
Email: vocations.icprovince@gmail.com
Friar Orlando Ruiz, OFM
Vocation Director for USA
oruiz25@gmail.com
718.624.5122
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Vocation Weekend Held in Canada
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.
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Meet Our Postulants-Now newly Professed Friars
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