We welcome our new Augustinian Pope Leo XIVth (Robert Prevost) and we welcome a new Day of Solidarity for the OFS around the world as November 17th! It is of course the feast day of Elizabeth of Hungary, Patroness of the Secular Franciscan Order. Please find attached an introductory letter from our General Minister, Tibor […]
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CIOFS E-NEWSLETTER MAY 2025
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Special Reflection on Pope Francis from Dr Liam Temple
The video is a beautiful reflection on how the life of St Francis intimately affected and inspired Pope Francis and was at the root of his teaching. Liam has an ability to shine a light on the humility of Pope Francis as being like Francis a simple man of God with simple but profound insights […]
Goodbye to our beloved Pope Francis
It was with huge sadness that we heard last Monday of the death of our beloved Pope Francis. We knew that he had been struggling with his health, but we hoped and hoped he would continue to improve. But he had been called to heaven and he must go. If we look back, we see […]
RIP Mary Clare Burrough
Dear OFS members Our dear sister Mary Clare Burrough sadly passed away on Sunday, 2nd February 2025, the feast day of the Presentation of the Lord. Mary Clare’s requiem mass will be celebrated at midday on Thursday 3rd April at St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 4 Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8TX followed by her […]