St. Joseph of Cupertino Province Serving the Western United States
ALL SAINTS’ DAY – NOVEMBER 1 We celebrate All Saints’ Day, a Holy Day of Obligation and we remember the communion of Saints—our unity of all Saints both earth and heaven. It’s our day to be mindful of what we Read More …
At 9:30 AM, October 4th, 2024, at the Annunciation Friary, we welcomed friars, who belong to Saint Anthony Friary, Long Khanh Community, OFM Capuchin, and some sisters, who came from many Congregations in the Third Order to solemnly celebrate the Read More …
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 …
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 celebrated the night of October 3, the eve Read More …