Franciscan Order,
the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis

Franciscan Order, the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis
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).
Franciscan Order, the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis







We are an International Congregation located in the USA, Brazil, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Franciscan Order,
the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis

In 1868, five brothers from Aix-la-Chapelle established an orphanage in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since then our ministry has included many schools, homes and orphanages for boys who were guilty of minor offenses, as well as drug and alcohol dependency. We have provided group home care and social services to the communities in which we serve, as well as conducting an educational ministry. Our services have been as teachers, health care workers, social workers, and much more.

Our present locations:

Friaries/Ministry Locations:

John Hoever House
Cincinnati, Ohio
(513) 924 - 0111
hibrothers@fuse.net

Holy Family Friary
Covington, Ky.

Catholic High School for Boys
Little Rock, Arkansas

St. Theresa School
Southgate, Kentucky

Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Cincinnati, Ohio

Mercy-Franciscan at Schroder
Hamilton, Ohio

Carmel Manor
Ft. Thomas, KY.

St. Joseph School
El Paso, Texas

St. Ann Parish
Hoboken, NJ
• 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
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• What it means to be a Catholic Brother of the Poor of St. Francis of Assisi

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