Updates

Timetable for Icon Visit

The Icon, Queen of the Franciscan Family, will be in the UK as from 18th May 2026 until January 2027. Below, please see the timetable for the South East, London & Gibraltar regions. SOUTH EAST REGION MAY 2026 VENUE OF WHERE DISPLAYED 16th May Icon collected from Germany 18th May Epsom Hospital 21st – 23rd […]

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Paula’s Report on the International Franciscan Conference

Please find below Paula Pearce’s report from the International Franciscan Conference, held at Ushaw House in Durham from 14th – 16th April this year. Paula is our National Formation Minister and attended the event as the only OFS member.

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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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