We are members of the Order of Friars Minor - commonly known as "Franciscans" after the name of our founder, St. Francis of Assisi. The Order includes many thousands of men and women who take the vows of religious life and many more Christian faithful who belong to the Secular Franciscan Order.
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Come and See

Come and see what life is like as a Franciscan Friar.
Where: Chicago, IL
When: OCTOBER 14-16, 2011
(This event is by special request only)
How: Register here

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A Gospel Movement

We are the Franciscans, a "Fraternity
in Mission."
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St. Francis

In his lifetime, he was simply known as "Il Poverello", "the poor one."
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