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Br. Christopher John SSF (not pictured), Br. Micael Christoffer SSF, Sr. Sue Berry CSF, and Sr. Sophia Rose nCSF were deeply honoured and truly delighted to be present at Canterbury Cathedral for the Installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

It was a profoundly beautiful and grace-filled occasion—marked by reverence, joy, and a deep sense of hope. In the stillness and splendour of the Cathedral, we were reminded of God’s faithful presence guiding the Church through every season.

We give thanks for the privilege of sharing in such a significant moment, and we hold Archbishop Sarah in our prayers as she begins this sacred ministry.

Simeon, Finnian and Tobias attended the latest gathering of SSF Brothers in First Profession, which took place in February at St Mary’s Convent in Wantage, Oxfordshire, home of the Community of Saint Mary the Virgin. The four-day group retreat included prayer, shared meals and additional opportunities for conversation and discussion. The CSMV Sisters gave a fascinating talk about their time in India in the 20th Century. They were based in Pune (previously spelled “Poona”) in Maharashtra, and their time there coincided with the presence of the Christa Seva Sangha, one of the forerunners of SSF. It was a joy to see an original copy of the rule of the Christa Seva Sangha written by Jack Winslow, much of which is still used today in the form of SSF’s Daily Principles.

Three men were admitted to the Noviciate of the Society of St. Francis during Evening Prayer at Hilfield Friary on Tuesday 3rd February.

Our new Novices are: Br. Leo, Br. Jude and Br. Thomas Aidan, pictured below, in the front from left to right, with Br. Cristian Michael (Novice Guardian) and Br. Micael Christoffer (Minister Provincial of the European Province) behind.

Please pray that God will bless them in their vocations to SSF.

Our Annual Report of the Trustees for the Year 2025 has been published, and the section “The Life of the First Order Brothers of the Society of St Francis” can be viewed by clicking on the following link – Trustees’ Report 2025

We express our thanks and gratitude to all donors and those who support us.

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There have been some technical issues with the website (which have now been fixed), which have prevented emails from being delivered in the last few months. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and to those whose messages have gone unanswered. Peace and all good!

The Spirit of Francis website, which commemorates the 800th year since the death of St Francis is now active.

For more information, including the pilgrimage taking place to mark this event, please click here.

Brothers Felix, Finnian, James Douglas and Simeon were invited to visit the Diocese of Västerås, in the Church of Sweden in October 2025. The visit was part of the ongoing relationship between SSF and the Diocese of Västerås, which began with the signing of a Letter of Intent in 2024. The brothers were generously hosted, and the programme of events enabled them to see a good deal of the different aspects of the Church of Sweden’s work in that particular diocese.

The brothers are pictured in Västerås Cathedral – sitting in the original choir stall dating from when the Cathedral was a Dominican church. Left to right are: Simeon, James Douglas, Finnian and Felix.