Mark Your Calendars
21st Quinquennial Congress (Q2026)
Secular Franciscan Order - USA
The Easter of Francis: Rekindle the Flame
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
29 JULY - 02 AUGUST, 2026
Blessed Solanus Casey Region
REGIONAL CHAPTER MEETING
Saturday, November 8, 2025
St. Pius X Church
310 Westfield St.
Middletown, CT
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mass at 9:00 a.m., Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Hosted by the St. Pius X Fraternity
Vocation Promotion Reflection Groups
Virtual (Zoom) Discussion Group
Sunday Evenings at 7:00 PM
Join us for one of our three sessions
As you read the Reflection on Vocation Promotion, you’ll see in the "Understanding our Vocation" section, five aspects that are vital in understanding our vocation:
Living the Gospel
Fraternity
Witnessing to Peace and Justice
Prayer and Contemplation
Faithful Presence in the World.
These aspects will be the focus of the open forums.
East: October 5, 2025
Central: October 19, 2025
West: November 2, 2025
Following the Example of
St. Francis of Assisi
Saturday, September 27
Starts at 9:00 AM
St. Patrick’s Church in Providence (244 Smith St)
Please join us for this special gathering to learn more about how those in the everyday life can grow closer to Jesus by following the example of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis is known for living the Gospel Life, being a peace maker, loving everyone (including lepers), and having great reverence for God and all of creation. This free event is being sponsored by the St. Clare of Assisi Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans. We will begin with Mass in the Church at 9 AM and end with lunch around noon. Fr. Elias Mary, FI and members of the Secular Franciscan order will be the speakers.
To register for the event, please email StClareFraternityProvidence@gmail.com
or call 703-517-9274 and leave a message.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Fraternity
40th Anniversary Mass
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
12 Cottage St.
Danbury, CT
11:00 a.m.
Elizabeth of Hungary Region
Regional Formation Conference
“Members of our region are invited to join those of Elizabeth of Hungary Region for this special retreat...”