On February 6, Christians celebrate the memory of the first Japanese martyrs – 26 Franciscans and Jesuits crucified at Nagasaki in 1597.

Now available, our website tutorials help you make the most of the Digital Collections from the Commission on the Franciscan Intellectual-Spiritual Tradition and the American Academy of Franciscan History.

In St. Peter's Square on October 20, 2024 — World Mission Day — Pope Francis canonized the Martyrs of Damascus. These new saints of the Catholic Church include eight Franciscan friars and three lay Maronites.

The International Society of Franciscan Studies, a partnership between the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University and the Franciscan Study Center at Tilburg University, Netherlands, has recently been launched.

The Centre for Catholic Studies (CCS) at Durham University (https://www.durham.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/catholic-studies/) is advertising for the inaugural “Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies.” 

In preparation for the 750th anniversary of the death of St. Bonaventure, Doctor of the Church, on July 15, here is a letter from the Ministers General of the First Order and the Third Order Regular.

In this week's Gospel reflection, Brother Larry Hayes, OFM, and Greg Friedman, OFM, explore the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Although written specifically for the friars, we have also included Brother Larry's Easter message due to its universal appeal to all brothers and sisters in Christ. 

In this week's Gospel reflection, Ryan Thornton, OFM, and Greg Friedman, OFM, explore the commemoration of the Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem.

In this week's Gospel reflection, Roger Lopez, OFM, and Greg Friedman, OFM, explore Jesus' contemplation of his passion.