29 Mar Their eyes were opened, and they recognized him | Easter Letter of the Minister General 2018
Dear brothers, May the presence of the Risen Lord bring you joy! This year the...
22 Dec Message of the Minister General for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018
My dear brothers of the Order of Friars Minor, and all brothers, sisters and friends of...
17 Dec General Curia Audit Process – Communique to the Order
We all know and often repeat that the Franciscan charism consists in being brothers and...
29 Nov Christmas Letter of the Minister General 2017
This year the Holy Land Custody celebrated 800 years of its foundation. The Order of...
15 Nov Letter of the Minister General for the First World Day for the Poor
In anticipation of the celebration of Christ the King, Pope Francis has established next Sunday,...
25 Oct 20th Anniversary of the Franciscan Foundation in Russia and Kazakhstan
Dear Brothers, May the Lord give you peace! On the occurrence of World Mission Day...
02 Oct Feast of St. Francis 2017 – Letter
We are about to celebrate the feast of Saint Francis, our father. When a parent...
21 Sep Message of Solidarity for the Friars Living in Mexico
On behalf of all the Friars of the Order I want to write simply to...
02 Aug Feast of St. Clare 2017: Letter of the Minister General
“But with swift pace and light step…..” (cf. 2LAg, 12) Dear Sisters, May the Lord give you peace! The solemn feast of our...
14 Jul From the General Ministers of the First Order and of the TOR: In Company with Saint Bonaventure of Bagnoregio
The eighth centenary of the birth of St. Bonaventure is celebrated this year. Bonaventure, a...