25/05/2026
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SFAP Rivotorto Experience of the Brothers’ Association of Sariaya (BroAs)
What is Rivotorto?
Rivotorto was:
the first humble dwelling of Saint Francis of Assisi and his early companions;
a place where the Franciscan brotherhood began;
a place of renewal, fraternity, simplicity, and “Perfect Joy.”
What is Rivotorto in BroAs?
The SFAP Rivotorto Experience is:
A Pre-Seminary Formation Program for incoming seminarians;
A time of Retooling, Renewal, and Fraternal Encounter for current seminarians;
A formation experience that cultivates Franciscan spirituality, simplicity, fraternity, and the spirit of “Perfect Joy” in seminary life, even outside the OFS profession.
“Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.” – Saint Francis of Assisi