Secular Franciscan Order - Saint Clare Fraternity; Southwest Florida

Secular Franciscan Order - Saint Clare Fraternity; Southwest Florida Our Fraternity gathers on the first Sunday of the month in the Ave Maria Parish Hall. We serve Ave Maria, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres, Marco and Naples.

Our spirituality is primarily bringing the Gospel to life and life to the Gospel. Our pillars of spirituality include compassion, community, conflict resolution, and care for creation.

Another birthday celebration for Deacon Bob on his 90th birthday; this was at the Casa Maria Soup Kitchen; our apostolat...
08/26/2026

Another birthday celebration for Deacon Bob on his 90th birthday; this was at the Casa Maria Soup Kitchen; our apostolate in Immokalee.

Celebrating Deacon Bob's birthday today in Ave Maria. Thank you for taking the photos, Nancy!
08/26/2026

Celebrating Deacon Bob's birthday today in Ave Maria. Thank you for taking the photos, Nancy!

Celebrating the Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi at the home of Janet and Will Saladino. Lots of wonderful food and fabulo...
08/16/2026

Celebrating the Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi at the home of Janet and Will Saladino. Lots of wonderful food and fabulous fellowship.

I saw this movie on the big screen several months ago. It is an excellent portrayal of an amazing saint. You can watch o...
08/10/2026

I saw this movie on the big screen several months ago. It is an excellent portrayal of an amazing saint. You can watch on FORMED as we approach the Feast Day of St. Maximilian Kolbe on August 14.

Congratulations and welcome to our new shepherd,His Excellency Bishop Emilio Biosca Agüero, O.F.M. Cap. Members of the S...
08/08/2026

Congratulations and welcome to our new shepherd,
His Excellency Bishop Emilio Biosca Agüero, O.F.M. Cap. Members of the Saint Clare Fraternity give a warm welcome to our new shepherd for the Diocese of Venice.

Over 500 Secular Franciscans gathered for the Quinquennial Easter of St. Francis: Rekindle the Flame July 29-Aug. 2, 202...
08/01/2026

Over 500 Secular Franciscans gathered for the Quinquennial Easter of St. Francis: Rekindle the Flame July 29-Aug. 2, 2026, in Lexington, KY. Keynote speakers were Br. Bill Short, OFM; Darleen Pryds, Phd; and Fr. Wayne Hellman, OFM Conv.
Pictured below are members of the Five Franciscan Martyrs Region.

07/26/2026

Looking forward to our August 2 Gathering at the Ave Maria Parish Hall beginning at 12:30 pm

Coming to local theaters on June 9, 10, 11, and 14 SACRED HEART is a new docudrama that invites you into the heart of Je...
05/24/2026

Coming to local theaters on June 9, 10, 11, and 14
SACRED HEART is a new docudrama that invites you into the heart of Jesus as revealed to a French nun named Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque 350 years ago. Today, the mystery of the Sacred Heart continues to draw men and women from around the world.

In the17th-century, St. Margaret Mary has been hand-picked by Jesus to be His special disciple of His Sacred Heart. Through a series of apparitions at Paray-le-Monial, Jesus reveals His Heart to her. Through the centuries, countless others have been drawn to encounter the transformative power and beauty of the Sacred Heart.

The film intertwines the saint’s story with testimonies of healing and the love of God from priests, nuns, historians, and theologians who share insights about the beauty of Jesus’ message. The film explores the role of the Virgin Mary as the first vessel of Jesus’ Heart and the way the Eucharist connects us to the Sacred Heart’s Divine love. SACRED HEART is an invitation to experience the mystery of this timeless devotion.

The new Five Franciscan Martyrs regional council 2026 San Pedro Rachel Ahern Minister, Sheila Solomon Vice Minister, Mar...
05/22/2026

The new Five Franciscan Martyrs regional council 2026 San Pedro
Rachel Ahern Minister, Sheila Solomon Vice Minister, Margie Sweeney Formation, Kelly Otero Secretary, Larry Bleau Treasurer, Councilors: Miguel Cruz, Willie Guadalupe, Victoria Martinez, Janice Novello, Frank Pate, Kathy Ramsey, Margaret Wendel, and Jean Ziegler.
Thank you Christine, Fr. John and Fr. Alberto and to the newly elected for agreeing to serve our region.

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