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Welcome to the web site of the Province of the Immaculate Conception of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) in Great Britain.
We hope that this site will allow you to learn something about 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
15 May 2012: Memorial Mass in Scotland for Br Ian Laurenson - Obituaries click here
8 May 2012: Question answered "What is the significance of the TAU cross for Franciscans?" - Q & A click here
8 May 2012: Question answered "What is a Guardian?" - Q & A click here
8 May 2012: Creation of a new section "Questions & Answers" - Q & A click here
1 May 2012: The Troubadour Summer 2012 issue - Publications click here
19 April 2012: Addition of pictures of Br Ian Laurenson's funeral - Mission News click here
16 April 2012: Two Friars make their First Vows in our Order - Woodford News click here
11 April 2012: Addition of a report of Br Ian Laurenson's funeral - Obituaries 2012 click here
10 April 2012: List of Definitors elected in South Africa - Missions click here or here
6 April 2012: The preparatory chatechesis for participants in EuroFraMe 2012 - Events click here and scroll down, or here
4 April 2012: A link to the new website of the Franciscan Media Centre of the Custody of the Holy Land - Links click here and scroll down
1 April 2012: Death of Br Ian Laurenson in South Africa - Mission news click here
24 March 2012: Notice of EuroFraMe 2012 - Events click here
24 March 2012: A Message from the Vocations Director - News click here or Vocations click here
22 March 2012: Open Day of the City Church Dundee in the Friary - News click here and Dundee click here
20 March 2012: The Troubadour Spring 2012 - Publications click here
19 March 2012: Link to our new Vocations Website - Vocations click here or go to it directly by clicking on this address http://www.friaruk.org
14 March 2012: Addition of pictures to JF Holden Funeral - Obituaries 2012 click here
14 March 2012: Cardinal O'Brien in Craigmillar: Additional pictures - Craigmillar News click here
13 March 2012: Cardinal O'Brien's Homily at Craigmillar - Craigmillar News click here
6 March 2012: Cardinal O'Brien Comes to Craigmillar: Farewell to Sisters - Craigmillar News click here
22 February 2012: Addition of Funeral Homily for Leslie Roberts - Obituaries 2010 click here
19 February 2012: Addition of a picture of the Minister General in Africa - Missions click here
16 February 2012: Addition of a portrait of Clement Fisher - Obituaries 2009 click here
13 February 2012: Funeral Homily for Br John Forest Holden - News click here and here
8 February 2012: New picture of Br John Forest Holden - News click here
6 February 2012: Funeral arrangements for Fr John Forest Holden - News click here
6 February 2012: Death of Br Didacus Pierce: Portrait - News click here
31st January 2012: Br John Forest Holden: notice of his death - News click here
26 January 2012: Joint Press Release: The former Friary in Dundee is sold to the City Church - News click here and Former Locations/Dundee click here
20 January 2012: The Hew Lorimer Sculpture on the Facade of St Francis Church, Dundee - Former Locations click here
7 January 2012: South Africa - Congressus List of appointments - Missions click here
6 January 2012: The Calendar of Franciscan Celebrations in 2012 - Prayers and Readings click here
3 January 2012: Addition of portraits of the Beatified Martyrs - Saints and Blesseds of the Province click here
2 January 2012: Memories of World Youth Day 2011 - Glasgow News click here and Events click here
1 January 2012: Christmas 2011 in Cold Ash - Cold Ash News click here
1 January 2012: List of 2012 Jubilees in the Province - Events click here
28 December 2011: Death of Br Didacus Pierce - News click here
27 December 2011: Portraits of Clevedon Friars - Locations Clevedon click here
22 December 2011: Dates of Definitory Meetings throughout 2012 - Events click here
20 December 2011: Photographs of the burial of Br Simon Simmonds - Obituaries click here
17 December 2011: The Death of Br Simon Simmonds - News click here / Stratford News click here / Obituaries click here
11 December 2011: The Troubadour Winter 2011 issue - Publications click here
1 October 2011: The Feast of St Therese of Lisieux at Craigmillar - Craigmillar News click here
1 October 2011: Beginning of all new Friary communities - Locations click here and go to individual houses
4 September 2011: Fr Desmond celebrates Ninety years of Age - Craigmillar News click here
11 August 2011: New Animator of Vocations: new address and email address - Vocations click here
6 August 2011: A complete list of elections and appointments 2011 - click here
6 August 2011: The Capitular Congress Elections and Appointments - News click here
4 August 2011: The Upper Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, locus of the Giotto frescoes - Saint Francis click here
1 August 2011: Scenes of the Celebration of the 2011 Provincial Chapter - News click here
31 July 2011: The Provincial Chapter 2011 Elections - News click here
23 July 2011: Text of Homily at Br Alberic's funeral - Obituaries click here
19 July 2011: Index to all obituaries with links to each one - obituaries click here
17 July 2011: Woodford Choir Director and Organist both retire - Woodford News click here
17 July 2011: Woodford 2011 Garden Fete in Pictures - Woodford News click here and scroll down
10 July 2011: The Minister General in Glasgow addresses the joint Definitories - News click here
10 July 2011: Successful St Antony Novena Back in Restored Glasgow Church - Glasgow Local news click here
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