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A DAY OF REFLECTION “Spirituality of St. Francis” Presenter:Sr. Andrea Inkrott, OSF Saturday, July 27 2019 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. St. Joseph Church Holy Family Hall 720 West 13th St. Newton, NC 28658
Rita’s Anniversary – May 26th, 2019
HAPPY 7 YEARS OF PROFESSION TO OUR DEAR SISTER, RITA!
SECULAR FRANCISCAN WAY OF LIFE
Who are the Secular Franciscans? They are a community of Catholic men and women I the world who seek to pattern their lives after Christ in the spirit of St. Francis. We follow St. Francis’ example of perfect joy: the knowledge that with Jesus as our center we have true peace and all good. We […]
Fall Communio is here! – November 2018
The Brother & Sisters of St. Francis Region’s Communio newsletter is now available at the following link 04-Fall 2018
Transitus – October 2018
The Transitus Service is an annual Franciscan devotion for religious and secular alike observed over the past three decades. Each year on the evening of October 3rd, we remember the passing of Francis of Assisi from this life into God through a Transitus ritual. The Transitus has become a significant annual event where we ritually […]
Carole’s 25th OFS Anniversary & Paula’s Profession to the OFS – August 11, 2018
Saturday, August 11th – The Feast of St. Clare-Two Celebrations!!! The Fraternity of Brother Francis celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Profession for our minister, Carole Marmorato, OFS. August 8th was the actual anniversary and how fantastic it was to celebrate this achievement on The Feast of St. Clare. Also celebrated was the Mass of Permanent Profession to the […]
40 Year Anniversary of Pauline Rule-June 24th 2018
June 24, 2018 is the 40th year anniversary of Blessed Pope Paul VI approval of the revised rule for the Secular Franciscan Order!!! So our jubilee year begins! CIOFS our international leaders have provided a wonderful video outlining the history of our order and how the Pauline rule came about. Enjoy! English: Spanish:
Summer Communio 2018
Brothers and Sisters of St. Francis region Summer 2018 Communio Newsletter is available for your review. 03-Summer 2018
Bernie’s Profession to the Secular Franciscan Order – February 2018
February 24th, 2018 Mr. Bernard Taft, OFS made his solemn profession to the Secular Franciscan Order! Bernie was joined in a Franciscan Mass of Profession presided over by Father Jim Collins of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Newton, NC. Bernie’s friends and Franciscan family were all present and the celebration continued afterward in the Holy […]
All Saints Day Party – November 2017
The Fraternity of Brother Francis and Knights of Columbus celebrated a hot dog and treat feast for the little people parishioners of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Newton, NC. Angels and Saints abounded included a mini St. Francis of Assisi!