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Services to the Poor

Saint Francis’ first conversion experienced occurred when God led him to live among lepers to serve them. Ever since that time, advocating and direct service to the poor and marginalized people of society has been a cherished Franciscan ministry.

Friars who are involved with various outreach programs:

J.P.I.C. (Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation)
Jean-Louis Brusset, OFM

Edmonton’s Correctional Institute for Women:
Chaplain: Billy Isenor, OFM

Society of St. Vincent de Paul:
In Edmonton: Dennis Vavrek, OFM; Dan Gurnick, OFM; and Carlos Ona, OFM

Spiritual Director for the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Vancouver Island: Anthony Sebastian, OFM

Outdoor Way of the Cross Edmonton and Calgary
Joachim Ostermann, OFM (Edmonton); Kevin Lynch, OFM (Calgary)

Personal Care Aid for the Sick:
Bert Manthey, OFM

9-10 Club (Serves the Poor breakfast in the basement of St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Victoria)
Jacque Cornet, OFM
( 9-10 Website )

Alcoholics Annonymous Fifth Steps
Bernard Barry, OFM, Robert Mitchell, OFM, Louis Geelan, OFM