Tracing our roots to the arrival of the first Franciscans in North America in the early 16th century, the Franciscan friars of the Province of St. We serve in peace and social justice ministries, educational settings, retreat centers, parishes and mission lands around the world. Our friars are parish pastors, college and university professors, retreat and spiritual directors, hospital and prison c
haplains, health care providers, social workers, community organizers, prayer companions, skilled crafts- and tradesmen, and more. As followers of St. Francis of Assisi, we bring a strong commitment to honor all God’s creation in all we do.