Icon Queen of the Franciscan Family coming to Britain

Dear Members In May of this year the Icon Queen of the Franciscan Family will be coming to Britain until January of next year. Please find below an introduction to the Icon with a list of dates for each region plus a PDF Icon card that you can print off and use within your parishes […]

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JPIC Webinar

Have you ever wondered what Franciscan Justice, Peace and Integrity in Creation looks like for a Secular Franciscan? If so, this is your opportunity to hear from some of us who are involved in the work. We are offering a free webinar featuring Spiritual Assistant Father John Cavanagh (Cap), London Regional Minister Jothi Christian Ofs, […]

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CIOFS Formation Material 2026 from the Family Commission

Dear OFS members Please find attached the formation material for 2026 on ‘The place of members of the OFS in relation to current events in the contemporary world’ from CIOFS Family Commission, for your perusal within your fraternities if you so desire.    

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2026 Is the Year of St Francis

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed 2026 as a special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis in celebration of the eighth centenary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. As part  of the global Franciscan family OFSGB are delighted to highlight this special year of St Francis and encourage the living out of Franciscan values like […]

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JPIC New Year Letter

Dear Brothers and Sisters, In preparation for the New Year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for permitting me to serve you as your National JPIC Minister and to introduce a plan that will help us to build our awareness of JPIC and its relevance to us as Catholics and Franciscans. […]

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