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Full Coverage of the 17th Quinquennial Congress in Pittsburgh
Mary Frances Charsky FORMATION MANUAL
Workshop Signals
Significant Moment
With nearly every fraternity represented, the Alma Kraus Memorial Formation Workshop signals a significant step in the life of the order.. more		 Q logo IN CHICAGO
Quinquennial
Congress 2012
Secular Franciscans gather July 3-7 for the 18th 'Q' to address the theme of reclaiming the gift that St. Francis left. Reserve a spot now. more
St. Francis Basilica, Assisi

MAY-JUNE TRIP
SFO Pilgrimage
To Assisi, Rome
The Region is sponsoring a Franciscan pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, led by the regional minister and spiritual assistant. more

 Tom Bello

APRIL CHAPTER
Nat'l Leaders
To Attend
National minister Tom Bello and formation author Fr. Lester Bach will paricipate in annual regional gathering April 27-29. more
Fr. Richard Trezza

ANNUAL GATHERING
Chapter Becomes
Spiritual Retreat
Fr. Richard Trezza, OFM, and other regional leaders provide a spiritual retreat when the main speaker's flight is cancelled due to weather. more

 Franciscan Mirror PUBLICATION
Check Out Latest
'Franciscan Mirror'
The fall 201l issue of Franciscan Mirror reports on the annual chapter plus news around the region..
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WAKE SERVICES
New Booklet,
Form Available
The region introduces a standardized Wake Service Booklet and Wake/Burial Wishes Form for use by fraternities. more

NATIONAL CHAPTER
Ministers, Delegates
Meet in Arizona
Check out a report on the national gathering, prepared for order's national publication, Tau-USA, as a special supplement. more
 
 


PUBLICATION
Reflections on
General Chapter
Bob and Mary Stronach were invited to participate in the General Chapter in Hungary. Here are their reflections. more

NATIONAL CHAPTER
Elections and
Peace Award
The Peace Award and national elections are the focus of the 2009 national gathering in Albuquerque. more
PHOTO GALLERIES
• '09 & '10 Regional Chapter at Stella Maris
• '08 Secular Franciscan Day at Kateri Shrine
• Holy Family Fraternity.
 Marie Dennis, SFO NATIONAL CHAPTER
Photo Gallery
And News
Secular Franciscans give 2008 Peace Award to Marie Dennis, condemn violence in Orissa, issue plea on behalf of poor. more
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