Franciscans of Canada

08/17/2026

Our Archdiocese is blessed with nine religious brothers whose lives are a quiet but powerful witness to the Gospel.

Through lives of prayer, fraternity, service, and joyful commitment to Christ, they remind us that every vocation is a response to God's call. Their witness inspires us to become the confident disciples our world needs—living our faith with courage, hope, and love.

As we continue our pastoral priority of Forming Confident Witnesses, let us pray for our religious brothers, for an increase in vocations to the consecrated life, and for the grace to joyfully answer God's call in our own lives.

Learn more about consecrated life and vocational discernment:
https://caedm.ca/vocations/ -life
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Franciscan Friars of Canada - Vocations

07/10/2026

The Franciscan friars with 10 years or less in solemn vows are gathered in Assisi to experience and celebrate the international fraternity that our way of life shows to be possible. Our brother Gabriel is right in the middle of them!

06/08/2026

The novena concludes: "Become a missionary disciple in this year of the 8th centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi."

06/02/2026

Our novena to St. Anthony continues.

05/29/2026

One particularly important insight from our brother Regi: Rebuild the church from within. Begin with yourself. Let what begins in you grow in community. Then, let it change the world.

Brother Regi, a Franciscan priest from Kerola, India, shares the re...

05/25/2026

"Saint Anthony, with your support, help me become an agent of listening and dialogue, to promote unity, reconciliation, unity and peace in the world."

05/18/2026

On this sixth Tuesday of the Novena to Saint Anthony, "let us consider that this saint was in love with evangelical poverty." Saint Anthony, hear our prayer and intercede for us with the Father.

05/14/2026

In this beautiful video, Brother Aldin shares the story of his journey to Franciscan life. On August 29 of this year, he will profess his solemn vows. Keep him and all others who choose religious life in your prayers!

Brother Aldin Canobas shares the story of how he became a Franciscan friar, how forgiveness transformed his relationship with his father and why he was drawn...

05/12/2026

St. Anthony, hear our prayer.

05/06/2026

A new ministry begins for the friars in Edmonton!