A couple of weeks ago a young moose moseyed into the front yard and helped himself to the fallen fruit from an apple tree. Onlookers were delighted – but not surprised. At Mount St. Francis (Cochrane, Alberta), near the foothills of the (…)
Holy Spirit Province
We are the Franciscans of Canada and on this page, we share news from the whole province. You will find here information about friars or ministries that we want you to introduce to you. Friars who only occasionally contribute to the website also post their writings here.
The Franciscan friars of Mount St. Francis in Cochrane, Alberta, are very ecologically minded. They act on this approach in many ways on their 500-acre property, which is bordered by woods on one side and the vast Canadian prairies, not far from the majestic (…)
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre welcomed over 300 people who came to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Sunday, August 18th. The retreat centre officially opened its doors August 15, 1949. At the end of the liturgy, Susan Campbell, director of the retreat (…)
When men began to follow St. Francis of Assisi he said, “and the Lord gave me brothers.” This statement has since been echoed throughout the history of the Franciscans. It may be made most evident at the celebration of Profession of Solemn Vows. (…)
The Friars Under Ten, or brothers who are living the first ten years after solemn profession, recently met for a Chapter of Mats. The theme chosen for their gathering was “Friars in Dialogue”. This theme was chosen by Brother Michael Perry, Minister General (…)
Thursday November 14th (5:00pm) until Sunday November 17th (2:30pm) at 4451 Williams Road, Richmond, BC. Please register or inquire by e-mail to friardan47@gmail.com or call Friar Dan at at (403)932-2012! (…)
It is with great sorrow that we inform you that Father Régent Raymond passed away on June 7, 2019, in Carrefour Providence in Montreal at the age of 84 years after 63 years of religious life and 56 years of priesthood. Coming (…)
It has been 800 years since the meeting of St. Francis of Assisi with the Sultan Al-Malik Al-Kamil. For Franciscans, this encounter marks the beginning of a dialogue between Christians and Muslims that continues until today. In this current age of conflict and (…)
Father Igais Julmus is a priest with his whole heart and his entire being. Impressed by Christ, who gave his life, this young Franciscan decided to offer his life to Christ in return. Imbued with the Word of God, he has devoted (…)
It is with great sorrow that we inform you that Brother Réal Bélanger, OFM, passed away on April 16th 2019, at the Carrefour Providence in Montreal, at the age of 88 years, after 60 years of religious life. Born in St-Antonin, Quebec (…)
