First Order Brothers from the European Province of the Society of St Francis met together at Hilfield Friary recently, to worship, socialise and discuss various matters at our Annual Brothers’ Chapter. Pictured are most of the Brothers of the European Province, with some being absent when the picture was taken.
Novice Guardians of various Anglican Religious Communities met at the Convent of the Incarnation, Fairacres in Oxford recently, including Sr Maureen CSF.
In the picture are: back row – Fr Thomas CR, Sr Margaret Therese SLG, Sr Elizabeth Jane CSMV, Sr Katharine SSC, Sr Sue OCMM. Front row – Sr Alison OSB, Sr Aileen CSC, Sr Maureen CSF.
As we mourn the death of Pope Francis, with Christians around the world, we are reminded of the influence of the life of St. Francis on his papacy. This video created by Dr Liam Temple, explains how Pope Francis was inspired by the life of the saint.
The Centre for Catholic Studies at the University of Durham is hosting a Summer School from 9th-20th June 2025.
The content of the lectures will encompass Franciscan Reform and Renewal Movements; Franciscan Foundations for Moral Theology; and St Bonaventure on Love, Wisdom and the Quest for Holiness. The academic level of the content will be equivalent to second year undergraduate study and the Summer School is suitable for all people who are interested in Franciscan Theology.
To find out more, click here
To book a place, click here
You are warmly invited to attend a ‘Companions’ Zoom Coffee morning’ which will be hosted by Br Finnian on Saturday 29th March at 10.30am. Please email Finnian by clicking here for a link.
Br Simeon made his First Profession in Vows on Saturday 8th February in Alnmouth Friary. He was joined by members of his family, friends, members of the Church he attended before joining the Community and Brothers and Sisters. Simeon – who is currently based in Birmingham – will now wear the three knotted rope (signifying the Vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience) for a further period of time whilst discerning whether he wishes to commit himself to the Vows for life within the Society of St Francis.
Brothers SSF and members of TSSF shared with Roman Catholic colleagues from the Archdiocese of Birmingham in the Mass for Religious and renewal of vows at St Chad’s Cathedral on Saturday 1st February at the invitation of Archbishop Bernard Longley. Here we see them with Sr Shirley CSJD, Fr Gary Buckby Episcopal vicar for Religious (a Wolves supporter!) and the Sicilian Sorelli Minori Di San Francesco, based in Kingstanding Birmingham.
There will be a Retreat for Companions of the Society of St Francis in Alnmouth Friary from Monday 12th – Friday 16th May 2025. Please click here to contact the Guestbrother for more information.
On Saturday 9th November there will be an opportunity to explore the Franciscan life with Sisters and Brothers, ask questions and watch a DVD about life as a Sister and Brother. Please contact Sr Maureen for further details by clicking here. A flyer may be found by clicking here (please feel free to print it out!)
