The Franciscans (grey/gray friars) are a group of related organizations in the Catholic Church, founded or inspired by the Italian saint Francis of Assisi.

Begin your personal and professional ministry at a faithfully Catholic college by investing in a Franciscan education. Find your program, dive into the admissions process, and be part of the renewal of the …

Dec 3, 2025 · Franciscan, any member of a Roman Catholic religious order founded in the early 13th century by St. Francis of Assisi. The Franciscan order is one of the four great mendicant orders of …

Eight hundred years ago, St. Francis of Assisi embraced Sister Death and passed to eternal life. The founder of the Franciscan Order spent his life caring for the poor and promoting peace during a …

The Franciscan motto is pax et bonum, which means “peace and all good.” Being a Franciscan can mean being a member of one of three orders within the Catholic Church, all founded by St. Francis of …

Franciscan spirituality has always involved both contemplation and action. St. Francis proclaimed the gospel of compassion and care for creation while living in solidarity with the poor.

As Franciscan Friars Conventuals we are called to give witness to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ through living in community by following the life of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Jun 16, 2022 · In other words, the core of Franciscan spirituality is the universal call to holiness that all women and men receive at baptism. In other words, to be a good Franciscan means to be a good …

6 days ago · This Franciscan Jubilee Year, considered a gift for the entire Church and an occasion for authentic spiritual renewal, was inaugurated on Jan. 10 with a decree issued by the Apostolic …

Franciscan Health is a 12-hospital health system which includes clinics, home health services and doctors serving Indiana and Illinois.