Franciscan Order,
the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis
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The Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis
Franciscan Order, the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis We Franciscans are challenged to live an integrated life through prayer, community, and our ministry as teachers. We live by our vows of poverty (living in simplicity), chastity (living in love with all), and obedience (living and witnessing the Gospel). |
![]() We are an International Congregation located in the USA, Brazil, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. |
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• Franciscan Brothers 150th Anniversary The foundation of the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis by Brother John Hoever on Christmas Eve, 1857. St. Francis, Saint of Our Times History of the Franciscan Brothers as a Catholic Religious Order • Bro. John Hoever, Our Founder Franciscan Order, the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis Frequently Asked Questions of Franciscan Monks Newsletters Available Upon Request Fall/Winter Spring/Summer • What it means to be a Catholic Brother of the Poor of St. Francis of Assisi Contact Us Home Page Who are the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis? What do we do? What does it mean to be a Brother? |
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Franciscan Order, the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis |