Our upcoming formation day on April 6th at Mayslake will address paperwork and formation issues, providing clarity and offering local ministers and vice ministers the chance to learn from one another. The Regional Chapter on May 18th at Mayslake will involve the election of a new Regional Executive Council. Please make every effort to attend,…
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For those interested in JPIC
This is a save the date for two Saturday ZOOM gatherings for Regional JPIC animators. Fraternity animators are welcome too. The dates are 1/3/2024 and 3/16/2024. Meetings begin at 12:00PM EST and last for two hours. I won’t have agendas until closer to the events, and your input on that is welcome also. There will…
Formation Day Update
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am looking forward to sharing with you and our brothers and sisters this coming Saturday, Sept. 30. It appears that we have 150 members who pre-registered to attend this special event. What a blessing to be together, to renew our Franciscan promise, united in Christ! The chosen work of mercy for this event is Seeds of…
Saint Bonaventure’s Fraternity Establishment and Elections
After years of preparation, study, and prayer, Saint Bonaventure was canonically established on July 16, 2023. We pray for their continued growth in the spirit of Saint Francis, their enthusiasm, and their presence with all of us in fraternal love. On September 10, 2023, they celebrated a new profession and held their Council elections. The…
All Souls Day Prayer Service
The Mother Cabrini Region of the Secular Franciscan Order will host an All Souls Day Prayer Service at the OFS section at: Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery 1400 S. Wolf Road Hillside, IL 60162 708-449-8300 (Wolf and Roosevelt Roads) Cemetery Location Details (catholiccemeterieschicago.org) Section 12: Secular Franciscan Section Look for the artillery pieces in the Veterans section…