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Community Week 2021

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Saint Joseph of Cupertino Province Solemn Vows

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From Solemn Vow Ceremony 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Hermosa Beach, CA

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Our Franciscan Vietnam Mission is growing!

The Conventual Mass

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Celebrated at our St. Paul Parish in Pismo Beach, CA. Bishop John Stowe OFM Conv., presides at First Professions 2016.

Dedication of Our Lady of La Vang

Dedication of Our Lady of La Vang

at our Parish of St. Paul's in San Pablo, CA.

North American Provincials and Assistant General

North American Provincials and Assistant General

Celebrate the Eucharist in our Chapel at our National Novitiate in Arroyo Grande, CA.

Celebration of 25th and 30th Anniversary of Vows!

Celebration of 25th and 30th Anniversary of Vows!

Congratulations Friar Alfonso Borgen OFM Conv. (25 years), and Frair John Farao OFM Conv. (30 years)!

Ordination in Vietnam 2017

Ordination in Vietnam 2017

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Vesting Five Novices in 2025

Posted onAugust 1, 2025August 5, 2025AuthorDenise Solan

We give thanks to Almighty God for vesting five new novices for our Order in the United States. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, friars from all around the United States gathered at the St. Francis of Assisi Novitiate in Arroyo Read More …

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Welcome Our New Class of Postulants

Posted onJuly 5, 2025August 5, 2025AuthorDenise Solan

With great joy and gratitude, we officially welcome our new class of postulants! As these men begin their postulancy—a year of community, prayer, service, and discernment—they step forward on a courageous journey of faith. Join us in prayer and support Read More …

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We Remember Friar Casimir Cypher

Posted onJune 25, 2025June 26, 2025AuthorDenise Solan

June 25, marks the 50th anniversary of the martyrdom of Friar Casimir CYPHER, OFM Conv. (December 1, 1941- June 25, 1975). We continue to pray for the canonization of Friar Casimir. He is being promoted as an icon of Gospel Read More …

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203rd General Chapter of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual

Posted onJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025AuthorDenise Solan

The third session of the 203rd General Chapter of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual opened June 7. The General Chapter meets every 6 years to elect a Minister General and to plan for the future. Friar Carlos Alberto Trovarelli Read More …

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  • Priestly and Diaconal Ordination Mass

    Priestly and Diaconal Ordination Mass

    May 20, 2025
    PRIESTLY AND DIACONAL ORDINATION MASS AT THE BASILICA OF THE TWELVE HOLY APOSTLES (ROME) At 5:00 PM on May 10 …
  • Friars Sebastian and Deacon Edgar Profess Solemn Vows

    Friars Sebastian and Deacon Edgar Profess Solemn Vows

    May 10, 2025
    On May 2, 2025, Friars Edgar VARELA and Sebastian DE BACKER, both members of the Province of Our Lady of …
  • Join Fr. Thomas Czeck For An Evening of Prayer

    Join Fr. Thomas Czeck For An Evening of Prayer

    May 10, 2025
    Militia of the Immaculata California Days of Prayer Fr. Thomas Czeck is a Conventual Franciscan in vows for over 30 …
  • Condolences for Pope Francis

    Condolences for Pope Francis

    April 23, 2025
    US Friars Extend Global Condolences for Pope Francis Br. Lawrence J. Hayes, OFM, Provincial Minister for the Province of Our …
  • Holy Week

    Holy Week

    April 12, 2025
    Sunday, April 13, 2025, begins Holy Week. We celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord when Jesus enters …
  • Postulants Update

    Postulants Update

    March 18, 2025
    January and February have been fruitful and busy for our postulants. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue …
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