On June 19 Franciscans recall the memory of Venerable Matt Talbot (1856-1925), an Irish Secular Franciscan considered a patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism and other forms of addiction.
On June 13, countless people celebrate the memory of one of the most popular Franciscan saints, Anthony of Padua (1191/5–1231).
On June 7, Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, popularly known as Corpus Christi.
On May 30 the Franciscan family celebrates the memory of St. Camilla Battista da Varano (1458–1524), a noted Poor Clare humanist and spiritual writer.
On this Feast of Pentecost, let us reflect on the meditation of Saint Bonaventure and hear the words of Saint Francis.
On May 24, the Franciscan Family celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi.
On May 20, the Church as a whole joins Franciscans in celebrating the memory of Saint Bernardino (Bernardine) of Siena (1380–1444), a friar renowned for his dynamic preaching and known as "The Apostle of Italy.”
On May 21, Franciscans honor the memory of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter (1907-1943), an Austrian Secular Franciscan who was a conscientious objector executed by the Nazis.
On May 17, Franciscans celebrate the memory of St. Paschal (Pasqual) Baylón (1540-1592), a friar known for his devotion to the Eucharist.
