Conventual Charism

Posted on May 15, 2016By paul

Our Founder, Saint Francis of Assisi In 1209, St. Francis of Assisi received formal approval for his gospel way of life from Pope Innocent III. He entitled his community the "Friars Minor," (meaning Lesser Brothers). St. Francis wanted his followers Read More ...

Franciscan Vietnam Mission

Posted on June 4, 2016By paul

The Conventual Franciscan presence in Vietnam has its origins in the refugee crisis that followed the Fall of Saigon in April 1975. Many Catholic Vietnamese fled their native land, settling eventually in Australia, the United States, Western Europe and Japan. Read More ...

Vocation Information

Posted on May 14, 2016By paul

Is God calling you? “If anyone wants to profess our Rule and comes to the friars, they must send him to their provincial minister, because he alone, to the exclusion of others, has permission to receive friars into the Order. Read More ...

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Upcoming Profession of Vows in Hermosa Beach, CA

Posted onJune 14, 2017June 14, 2017Authorpaul

With Great Joy for God’s Church we are Blessed to Announce the Profession of Vows for our Friars in the St. Joseph of Cupertino Province: Professing Solemn Vows: Friar Jospeh Martin Gia Hoang OFM Conv. Making First Read More …

Upcoming Ordinations and Professions in Vietnam

Posted onJune 14, 2017June 14, 2017Authorpaul

Announcing the candidates and dates for the upcoming ordinations to the diaconate and the priesthood in our Franciscan Vietnam Mission! Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons Cadidates: Fra Joseph Pio Trần Văn Dương Fra Joseph Maria Trần Văn Long Read More …

100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima – Plenary Indulgence

Posted onMay 17, 2017June 14, 2017Authorpaul

This is the Statue of Our Lady surrounded by Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco Marto, in our Conventual Franciscan Parish, St. Paul the Apostle in Pismo Beach, CA. I was blessed to visit and hear Fr. Allen Ramirez OFM Conv. preach Read More …

Congratulations Friar Graduates!

Posted onMay 15, 2017June 14, 2017Authorpaul

Most of our Friars receive advanced degrees in Theology to either minister as a Priest or a Brother. But many of our friars are still receiving their undergraduate degrees! Congratulations to both Friar Joseph Cupertino Nhuong (pictured on the left) Read More …

Upcoming Profession of Vows in Hermosa Beach, CA
June 14, 2017
With Great Joy for God's Church we are Blessed to Announce the Profession of Vows for our Friars in the …
Upcoming Ordinations and Professions in Vietnam
June 14, 2017
Announcing the candidates and dates for the upcoming ordinations to the diaconate and the priesthood in our Franciscan Vietnam Mission! …
100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima – Plenary Indulgence
May 17, 2017
This is the Statue of Our Lady surrounded by Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco Marto, in our Conventual Franciscan Parish, St. …
Your Are Invited to our Upcoming Friend-Raiser!
April 2, 2017
You are invited to share an evening with us, get to know some of our Friars, and re-connect to some …
Friars at the “Walk for Life” in San Francisco
February 7, 2017
The Friars gather at the rally before the “Walk for Life” in San Francisco, Jan 21, 2017 and listen to …
Friars on Retreat!
January 10, 2017
The friars began the new year, reconnecting with each other, and praying together while on retreat at St. Francis Retreat …