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Ministries - We can help

The Franciscans of Reconciliation exist as a resource for you and your parish. There are a number of ways that we make ourselves available to faith communities across the country. Our members are available to lead quiet days and retreats, teaching missions, and workshops.

Perhaps you want a Franciscan speaker for a special event or to preach and a special liturgy. If your pastor needs a weekend off, but he or she is the only priest in the parish, consider inviting one of the OFR priests to come fill in and give your local pastor that much-needed break.

There may be other ideas that you have about how a Franciscan brother or sister could minister to you or your parish. We invite you to contact us and explore the possibilities!

From our rule

6. The Franciscans of Reconciliation shall follow the example of Mary by imitating her complete self-giving and by praying earnestly and confidently.

Saint of the Day

St. Polycarp
Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna (modern Izmir, Turkey), disciple of St. John the Apostle and friend of St. Ignatius of Antioch was a revered Christian leader during the first half of the second century.
St. Ignatius, on his way to Rome to be martyred, visited Polycarp at Smyrna, and later at Troas ...