Secular franciscan order
Consilium Internationale Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis
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August 2025 ‘Saint of Month’ – Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936)
Son of Spanish gypsy parents, Ceferino Giménez Malla known familiarly as “El Pelé” was born in Spain in 1861—no one knows exactly where or when.
KOINÕNIA – 02 – 2025: The creation – reason for praising God.
KOINÕNIA – 02 – 2025: The creation – reason for praising God. (PDF)
Blessed Luis Obdulio Arroyo Navarro (21 June 1950 – 1 July 1981)
Image: Father Tulio Maruzzo and Luis Obdulio Arroyo Navarro (ofm.org) Luis Obdulio Arroyo Navarro was a Secular Franciscan and one of the Martyrs of Izabal,
Spiritual reflection on vocation promotion
This reflection was prepared by the Vocation Promotion Commission. SPIRITUAL REFLECTION ON VOCATION PROMOTION (PDF)
June 28: Day of Prayer for Pea ce:
The CIOFS Presidency has received, welcomed and accepted an initiative for a day of prayer for peace throughout the world. For this reason, the Minister
Planning for the 800th anniversary of the Transitus
The General Committee for Franciscan Centenaries sends a Letter to all National Franciscan Families Letter on how to plan for the Transitua