Mary, Mother of God Parish is staffed by the Conventual Franciscan Friars of Saint Bonaventure Province. As a Christian religious community, the friars are brothers, sharing life and prayer together.
The worldwide Franciscan Order (The Order of Friars Minor) was founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1209. For over 800 years, the Conventual Franciscans have continued to live the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The title “conventual” is from the Latin convenire meaning “to come together" and was introduced as friars started forming communities to minister together in urban centers and universities.
St. Francis' simplicity, love for the Holy Eucharist, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary continue to inspire the spiritual life of the friars. They embrace a life that is both fraternal and charitable, choosing to live in bigger communities with their friary as homebase in whatever ministry they are involved. Throughout the centuries, “friars of community” have charted the stars with Galileo, developed math theorems with Da Vinci, composed with Mozart, and offered charity and consolation toward all! They also place special emphasis on living in serving the marginalized and living in solidarity with the poor.
For more information about the Conventual Friars:
The worldwide Franciscan Order (The Order of Friars Minor) was founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1209. For over 800 years, the Conventual Franciscans have continued to live the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The title “conventual” is from the Latin convenire meaning “to come together" and was introduced as friars started forming communities to minister together in urban centers and universities.
St. Francis' simplicity, love for the Holy Eucharist, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary continue to inspire the spiritual life of the friars. They embrace a life that is both fraternal and charitable, choosing to live in bigger communities with their friary as homebase in whatever ministry they are involved. Throughout the centuries, “friars of community” have charted the stars with Galileo, developed math theorems with Da Vinci, composed with Mozart, and offered charity and consolation toward all! They also place special emphasis on living in serving the marginalized and living in solidarity with the poor.
For more information about the Conventual Friars:
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Secular Franciscans
Our parish is also the home of the St. Bonaventure Fraternity of Secular Franciscans. The Order of Secular Franciscans is for lay people dedicated to following the example of St. Francis of Assisi by bring the Gospel to life in their daily lives and work. For more information, click here. |
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