The Conventual Franciscans

The Conventual Friars of Our Lady of Consolation Province serve a vast area of the United States stretching from northern Ohio and central Minnesota, down through Indiana and Kentucky, and into the southwest in Texas and New Mexico. The Conventual Franciscans also have Friars working in Maryland, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, and Illinois. They pride themselves on the service of others and restoring the health of those who need help. The Conventual Franciscans also known by the Orders of Friars Minor Conventual is a branch of the Catholic Friars order founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis was born 1182 into a family of wealthy merchants in the small town of Assisi in central Italy. Saint Francis of Assisi serves as the primary
Franciscans are also active active missionaries. Today the Friars serve in Zambia, Russia, Central America, and in mission dioceses in the United States (Franciscans USA). The Conventual Franciscans also have built community centers, schools and churches, and years ago one Friar even moved a church building 17 miles from a military base to his parish in New Mexico (Franciscans USA). The Franciscans are generally known for the complete devotion and faith in God. They take an oath of poverty, and devote their lives for the service and betterment of others. The primary charism of The Conventual Franciscans of Our Lady of Consolation Province is the same as the general Franciscan's. Their charism is their oath of poverty, but also their service throughout the United States and abroad. They lead lives of simplicity in order to be at service for those who need
The Conventual Friars life of service is a life that takes a lot of dedication and obedience to God. The Conventual Friars give up all of their possessions in a current society that is driven by possessions and money. Their oath of poverty makes me appreciate what God has blessed me with, and shows me how far a strong relationship with God can take me. The Friars complete dedication to others, helps me see the importance of helping those less fortunate. Lastly, the Friars obedience to God tells me that obeying God and following the path he instituted, can lead to a prosperous and happy