Franciscans (OFM) Home Page

Welcome to the web site for the Franciscan Province of the Immaculate Conception in Great Britain. We hope that this site will allow you to learn a little of the life and work of St Francis and those who follow him today. One of the most impressive facts about St Francis is that today his followers, both men and women, are spread into practically every country of the world. But in our own way, and in the culture in which we find ourselves, we try to follow the inspiration of this great saint. Franciscan Provinces are all different, so here we have put together not only general information about the Franciscan way of life, but, more specifically, how it is lived today in England, Wales and Scotland. You will also find here some ‘source’ material by which we hope to share a little of our love for the Spirit of St Francis.

You may browse as you please, but if you are looking for specific items why not consult the Guide to the Website: click here

Below is a list of the most recent additions to this website for the benefit of regular visitors.
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THE MOST RECENT ADDITIONS

5 February 2010: Funeral of Noel O'Dwyer Photographs - News click here and scroll down

2 February 2010: Latest issue of The Troubadour, Winter 2009/2010 - Publications click here

28 January 2010: Death of an Ex-Provincial Br Noel O'Dwyer - News click here

15 January 2010: Homily preached by Cardinal O'Brien in Craigmillar - Craigmillar News click here

4 January 2010: news archive 2009 pages for the Province click here - for Canterbury click here - for Woodford click here - for Stratford click here

1 January 2010: Jubilees 2010 in the Province - News click here

29 December 2009: The Franciscan Liturgical Calendar 2010 - Prayers and Readings click here

29 December 2009: A link to the website of Br Antony Jukes, O.F.M. - Links www.jesuschristgodandman.org

13 December 2009: A Franciscan Symposium in Westminster Cathedral Hall - News click here and scroll down

27 November 2009: The Affiliation to the Province of Dr Paul Doherty - Woodford Green click here

24 November 2009: The Death of Br Joachim Tinneny in India the End of a Mission - News click here and scroll down

22 November 2009: The "Chapter of Mats" at Chigwell: The Province Takes Stock - News click here

28 October 2009: Tragic Death of Br Joseph O'Toole in Zimbabwe - News click here and scroll down

19 October 2009: The Feast of St Francis at Chilworth - Chilworth News click here

19 October 2009: The Feast of St Francis at Clevedon - Clevedon News click here

18 October 2009: Craigmillar Celebrations for the Eighth Centenary - Craigmillar News click here

11 October 2009: The Blessing of Animals at Stratford - Stratford News click here

4 October 2009: The Transitus Presented by Students of Trinity Catholic High School - Woodford News click here and scroll down

13 September 2009: A Celebration at Greyfriars Canterbury Where it All Began - Jubilee News click here