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The Secular Franciscan Order

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 Active presence in the World

A concrete way to live the Rule
Testimonies from brothers and sisters
around the world.

JANUARY 2011
U.S.A.

NAFRA-USA joining with Catholic Relief Services on their Catholics Confront Global Poverty Initiative

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Franciscans International (FI)

Franciscans International is a non-governmental organisation that voices concerns at the United Nations, with and on behalf of the most vulnerable, about justice, poverty and the planet.

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PIWC Spain

OFS Active Presence in the World Survey

OFS National Fraternity of SPAIN

THE ROAD TO EMMAUS Association

(DOC, PDF)

1. Project Description

The Association The Road to Emmaus is a path open for the poor and marginalized in general. The main objective of the Association is to ensure the integral formation of persons who are accepted as residents.
Here are the specific objectives:
-   Moral and spiritual formation
-   Socio-professional and cultural formation
-   Vocational training
-   Job placement
The vision of this association is to become: "A caring atmosphere of understanding and love," "a place of residence." It is promoted this way: “At last, a way to encounter Christ and our brothers”.

OFS Active Presence in the World Survey

OFS National Fraternity of New Zealand

Assistance to Monte Cecilia Housing Trust

(DOC, PDF)

1. Project Description

Monte Cecilia provides a housing residential program for homeless families which includes services such as: Adult Education classes, budgeting, playgroup for children, household management. It also provides advocacy support and housing advice to the community. The OFS fraternity assists this program’s families with financial help and regular donations of food.