On November 17, we celebrate the memory of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary or Thuringia (1207–1231), a Franciscan laywoman who is venerated today as patroness of Secular Franciscans and of the many congregations of women and men following the Franciscan Third Order Regular Rule.
On November 17, we celebrate the memory of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary or Thuringia (1207–1231), a Franciscan laywoman who is venerated today as patroness of Secular Franciscans and of the many congregations of women and men following the Franciscan Third Order Regular Rule.
On November 14, Franciscans honor the memory of Saints Nicholas Tavelic and his three companions, friars who were martyred in Jerusalem on this date in 1391.
On November 13, Franciscans in most countries celebrate the memory of St. Didacus (Diego) of Alcalá (c.1400-1463), known for his life of humble service and as the Patron of San Diego, California. (In the United States, his memorial is observed on November 7 since the 13th is the feast of St. Frances X. Cabrini.)
On November 8, Franciscans honor the memory of Blessed John Duns Scotus (c.1266-1308), one of the greatest of medieval theologians.
"The Franciscan Way of the Cross: How Does the San Damiano Cross Speak of Passion and Resurrection?" by Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM is the latest lecture of the Franciscan Zoom Lecture Series, hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego.
"Where Goes the Church Under New Leadership?" by Joseph P. Chinnici, OFM, is the latest lecture of the Franciscan Zoom Lecture Series, hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego.
"The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition - a Tradition 'Turned Upside Down'" by Johannes Freyer, OFM, is the latest lecture of the Franciscan Zoom Lecture Series, hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego.
In this presentation, Dr. Wendell Callahan will discuss how using Fratelli Tutti as a framework helps situate Catholic Mental Health Ministry within the broader moral and social vision of the Church.
In this presentation, James Sabak, OFM will discuss how the San Damiano Cross speaks of both passion and resurrection.
In this presentation, Professor Joseph Chinnici, OFM will address questions about where the Church may go under the new leadership of Pope Leo XIV.
