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...
28 Jun Immobility is not a Gospel value – General Minister’s Homily
General Minister’s Homily at the meeting of the North-Slavic Conference June 22, 2017, Poland “For I am...
13 Jun The Visit to the Franciscan Province of the Immaculate Conception of Spain
Br. Michael Perry, Minister General, and Br. Antonio Scabio, Definitor General visited the Franciscan Province...
01 Jun Willing to embrace the life of penance – Homily of the Minister General at the Capitolo Generalissimo
“Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all...
26 May Letter of Support for Franciscans International
FI is a non-profit NGO with consultative status at the United Nations. It represents...
19 May Our commitment to Peace begins in the heart of each one of us: Message at the Interreligious and Ecumenical Celebration for Peace
An Ecumenical and Interreligious Celebration for Peace took place in the convent garden of San...
17 May The Minister General visits the Provinces of the Southern Cone
From April 17 to May 1, Br. Michael Anthony Perry, Minister General, accompanied by the...
16 May Mary’s Intercession Brings us the Gifts of Eternal Salvation – Homily of the Minister General on the Feast of St. Mary Mediatrix
One of the most fascinating images of Biblical mediation by a woman is found in...
12 May Transforming our Historical Memories into Trails of Holy Newness: General Minister’s Homily to the New Province of San Bonaventura
John’s Gospel proclaimed today flows from the preceding narrative of the good Shepherd, where he...