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 […]
Updates
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 […]
The Rule – Booklet Now Available!
Dear OFS GB members Just to let you know that The Rule is now available in booklet form for anyone who wants to purchase it through Franciscan Publishing for £3.95 If you are interested please click the link to place an order: https://www.franciscanpublishing.com/books/spirituality/the-rule-of-the-secular-franciscan-order/ We do not receive any commission or profits from the sales of […]
Monthly Zoom Formation Meetings
Dear OFS members On Monday February 10th at 7.30pm we had our first monthly ongoing formation meeting with John Power. They are scheduled for once a month. The next one will be on Monday 8th September at 7.30pm. The theme is Canticle of Creatures which is inline with the Centenary celebration for this year. The […]