February 4th: The International Day of Human Fraternity!
The Order of Friars Minor is one with the entire world and with the Holy Father in celebrating the International Day of Human Fraternity.
Perú, Ecological Complex of St. Francis of Assisi
The Private Mixed College of Santa Clara is an educational establishment that is very aware of being part of the change needed to face the present environmental problem. For this reason it is working on the project called “The Ecological Complex of Saint Francis of Assisi”.
Rhodes-care of refugees and the needy
Even now, refugees continue to arrive almost daily, making the dangerous crossing from Turkey by the Aegean Sea. In winter the sea is very rough and many drowned.
International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking: An Economy without Human Trafficking
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking 2021 brings into the spotlight one of the main causes of human trafficking: the dominant economic model of our time, whose limits and contradictions are exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Joint statements from the leaders of the six Franciscan Provinces of Friars Minor in the United States
Please take a moment to read the joint statement from the leaders of the six Franciscan Provinces of Friars Minor in the United States in response to the violent events on January 6, 2021
Thank you Br. Rufino…Welcome Br. Angel!
It is with great joy to inform you that our Br. Rufino Lim Han-wook, OFM, the current Assistant in the JPIC office in the General Curia was elected Vicar Provincial of the Province of the Korean Martyrs
Volunteering in service of migrants and refugees
The Franciscan Network on Migration (RFM) extends a warm invitation to all those who are interested in serving at migrant and refugee shelters associated with our network in Guatemala, Mexico and the United States.
54th World Day of Peace: Message of his Holiness Pope Francis
A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace. A culture of care as a way to combat the culture of indifference, waste and confrontation so prevalent in our time.
Fr. Juan Rendón: Spirituality of the Crib
That Jesus whom Francis wished to see with his own eyes on Christmas night 1223 in the little remote town of Greccio. The Jesus of the First Admonition who is made flesh in Bethlehem and becomes bread on the altar through the hands of the priest.
Christmas celebrations in the spirit of JPIC
From the JPIC Office of the Franciscan Order we send warm greetings of peace and renew our commitment to the values of justice, peace and the care for our common home for 2021. At the same time we want to share and invite you to participate in our Christmas activities 2020