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Community Week 2021

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Saint Joseph of Cupertino Province Solemn Vows

Saint Joseph of Cupertino Province Solemn Vows

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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Our newest friars are welcomed in the Kiss of Peace during Investiture ceremony 2017.

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Friars Sebastian and Deacon Edgar Profess Solemn Vows

Posted onMay 10, 2025May 10, 2025AuthorDenise Solan

On May 2, 2025, Friars Edgar VARELA and Sebastian DE BACKER, both members of the Province of Our Lady of the Angels in the USA, professed their solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience before their Minister Provincial, Friar Michael Read More …

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Join Fr. Thomas Czeck For An Evening of Prayer

Posted onMay 10, 2025May 10, 2025AuthorDenise Solan

Militia of the Immaculata California Days of Prayer Fr. Thomas Czeck is a Conventual Franciscan in vows for over 30 years and a Priest for 26 years. He is currently the National Spiritual Assistant for the Militia of the Immaculata. Read More …

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Condolences for Pope Francis

Posted onApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025AuthorDenise Solan

US Friars Extend Global Condolences for Pope Francis Br. Lawrence J. Hayes, OFM, Provincial Minister for the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, shares his words and a memorable quote from Pope Francis: With Catholics, Christians and people of good Read More …

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Holy Week

Posted onApril 12, 2025April 14, 2025AuthorDenise Solan

Sunday, April 13, 2025, begins Holy Week. We celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord when Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem. It leads us through the Last Supper and the crucifixion of the Lord and ends on Read More …

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  • 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 …
  • Viva Francis Foundation Newsletter

    Viva Francis Foundation Newsletter

    March 18, 2025
    The Viva Francis Foundation is devoted to the growth and development of the Franciscan mission by assisting the Conventual Franciscan …
  • Mid-Year Retreat

    Mid-Year Retreat

    March 13, 2025
    Some of our friars have gathered for their mid-year retreat through March 13 at the San Damiano Spiritual Life Center …
  • Preparation of the Grey Conventual Habits

    Preparation of the Grey Conventual Habits

    March 3, 2025
    On February 27th, the postulants visited the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown where Bro. Augustine measured the …
  • How to Read Scripture

    How to Read Scripture

    March 3, 2025
    Forming a Good Habit – How to Read Scripture With Lent coming up, it’s a wonderful time to form the …
  • Celebrating Black History Month

    Celebrating Black History Month

    February 7, 2025
    February marks Black History Month. Friar Douglas McMillan shares the stories of some hidden figures from Black Catholic history in …
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