Friars of St. Joseph of Cupertino Province
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
On October 4th we celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis, our Founder of the Franciscan Order. Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226) is the patron saint of Italy, animals, and ecology. During his life, he astounded and inspired the Read More …
Learn More About Transitus
On October 3, 1226, Francis of Assisi died. Each year on the evening of October 3rd the Franciscan family around the world pauses to celebrate Transitus, the passing of St. Francis from this life to life with God. It is Read More …
Deacon Ordination – Vietnam
THE DEACON ORDINATION MASS IN ST. FRANCIS ANTHONY FASANI – VIET NAM On August 31, 2025, Bishop Joseph Nguyen Tan Tuoc, Bishop of Phu Cuong Diocese, ordained two friars of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, namely: John the Baptist Read More …
First and Solemn Profession of Saint Francis Anthony Fasani Custody of Vietnam
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Custody of St. Francis Anthony Fasani in Vietnam joyfully celebrated the First and Solemn Profession of six friars. The celebration took place at 9:00 a.m. in St. Nguyen Duy Khang Parish. The Mass was presided Read More …