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​International
​Secular Franciscan Order

International Secular Franciscan Order

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Fraternities of the Secular Franciscan Order are found in 116 nations throughout the world. Local fraternities may be organized into area or regional fraternities. These regional fraternities are organized into national fraternities. All national fraternities are organized into the International Secular Franciscan Order (also know as the Ordo Franciscanus Secularis (OFS)).
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"The Secular Franciscan Order belongs to the Franciscan Family and is 'formed by the organic union of all the Catholic fraternities, whose members, moved by the Holy Spirit, commit themselves through profession to live the Gospel after the manner of St. Francis in their secular state following the Rule approved by the Church' (Const. 1,3)".

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    • OFS Rule
    • General Constitutions
    • Statutes
    • Local Council Resources >
      • Local Council Duties
      • Elective Chapter Local
      • Candidate's Formation
      • Treasurer
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      • Support to Local Fraternity
      • Regional Council Responsibilities
      • Treasurer
    • Communication Kit
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    • Regional Formation Corner >
      • On-going Formation Ideas
      • RULE - REFLECTIONS
    • Guidelines for Initial Formation 2017
    • Living Fraternity
    • 2008 CIOFS Formation Manual
    • Formation Manual
    • Resources for Franciscans >
      • Book Reviews
    • Reflections by OFS Members
    • Catechism of Catholic Church
    • Franciscan Shrines
    • Franciscan Saints
    • Plays and Stories
    • Articles
    • San Damiano Cross
  • Prayer
    • Liturgies >
      • Franciscan Wake Service
      • Transitus
      • Franciscan Way of the Cross
      • Christian Seder
      • Ritual of the OFS
    • Prayers >
      • Canticle of the Sun
      • Franciscan Crown Rosary
    • Music
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