St. Josaphat Fraternity - Secular Franciscan Order

St. Josaphat Fraternity - Secular Franciscan Order St. Josaphat Fraternity - Secular Franciscan Order
Milwaukee, WI
www.stjosaphatofs.org
Est: 7/13/1910 The Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) was founded by St.

Francis of Assisi in 1221 for lay people who wanted join him in his commitment to radical Gospel living, penance, and lifelong interior conversion. The Order is a community of Catholic men and women who live and work in the world while seeking to pattern their lives in imitation of Christ in the spirit of St. Francis. Members may be single or married. While our brothers and sisters make a public

profession to live the Gospel, we do not profess vows or live in community as members of religious orders do. Rather, Secular Franciscans live gospel values in their homes, at work, and in society – hence, our secular charism. Secular Franciscans are organized into groups called fraternities. Our fraternity was established in 1910 and is bonded to the Conventual Franciscan friars of St. Bonaventure Province. Members gather once a month for fellowship and ongoing formation at the parish center of St. Josaphat Basilica in Milwaukee, WI. We meet on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 - 11:00 am. We currently number 42 professed brothers and sisters and have 5 candidates in formation. If you think you might be interested in living your life based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and in the example of St. Francis, please contact us or join us at a gathering. We would love to meet you and explore the possibilities!

06/24/2026

Discover how St. Francis found purpose, peace, and Christ through radical conversion in this free documentary with Father Dave Pivonka.

06/23/2026

Will you be joining us this Saturday for Spirituality with a Capuchino? This event will feature Kevin Matthews, a former Chicago radio icon and one of the most recognizable on-air personalities of the 1980s and '90s. Kevin's story is one of transformation, resilience, and grace.

After being diagnosed with a debilitating illness, Kevin's world was turned upside down. In this midst of his struggle, Kevin encountered a broken statue of the Virgin Mary - an unexpected moment that sparked a profound spiritual awakening.

We're very much hoping to see you this Saturday. If you haven't registered, please visit:
https://www.capuchinspiritualcenter.org/programs-retreats/

06/23/2026

“Hallowed be thy name.” May your knowledge shine in us that we may know the breadth of your benefits, the length of your promises, the height of your majesty, and the depth of your judgments…(St. Francis’ Meditation on the Our Father, Paraphrase of the Our Father)

06/22/2026

Servant of God Martin de Porres Maria Ward died on June 22, 1999. He was the first African American Conventual Franciscan Vocation in North America. Soon after his ordination in 1955, he volunteered for the missions in Brazil. As an important part of encounters with men desiring to become Franciscans, Friar Martin would tell the story of his calling ...
https://franciscanvoice.org/friar-martin-de-porres-maria-ward-2/

06/22/2026

Monday Message to and from Youth and Young Adults

Happy Father's Day

"Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done in love." (1 Corinthians 16:13-14, New American Bible)

06/22/2026

The commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the death of Francis of Assisi in 2026 offers a timely opportunity to reflect on his life and legacy in dialogue with our own vocations, charisms, actions, and forms of leadership.

https://www.franciscanconnections.com/blog.php?bid=641

06/22/2026

Pope Leo: “Access to adequate food is a fundamental human right grounded in the dignity of every person.”

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Basilica Of Street Josaphat Parish Center 2322 S 7th St
Milwaukee, WI
53215

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